19 Project and Operations Management PhD Degree Programs

The purpose of the Ph.D. in Construction Management is to develop an intellectual with advanced abilities in applying construction engineering management with other related inter-disciplinary principles, in order to address construction management-related problems within the sector.

Assessment and Quality Assurance in Education and Training offers prospective assessors and quality assurers a comprehensive overview of the foundations of educational assessment, testing, measurement and evaluation. It is a generic programme that can be applied to all learning areas. The academic background the programme offers, equips students thoroughly with the necessary knowledge and skills topursue such a focus at master’s level.

EBIT’s Department of Construction Economics is a leader in the provision of well-prepared construction professionals in the private and public sector within the built environment, both locally and abroad. We are commited to make a tangible contribution to the development of the construction industry through our dedication to excellence in teaching and research. The Department conducts research in the fields of construction management, quantity surveying and real estate.

The Executive Expert is specifically designed to meet the needs of senior managers, executives, and functional or operational leaders who wish to develop their expertise and strengthen their managerial skills in project management.

The doctoral programme in Management and Quality Studies is designed for students interested in pursuing advanced study and conducting original, theoretical or empirical/applied, research in managerial and business research, and quality management studies. The program is divided into two main phases.

The Doctoral Program in Civil Engineering at the University of Aveiro (PDCiv-UA) has a duration of 3 years, corresponding to a total of 180 ECTS. It is organized in two distinct phases, a first curricular and a second dedicated to the development of research work, preparation of publications and production of the doctoral thesis. The first year comprises the curricular component (60 ECTS) structured in modules of advanced training courses and seminars, in several thematic areas of the scientific domain of: Civil Engineering, comprising the curricular units of Advanced Studies in Civil Engineering (12 ECTS), Monitoring and Observation of Works (6 ECTS) and Research Project Seminar (30 ECTS); Management, with the Entrepreneurship course unit (6 ECTS); and yet, an optional curricular unit from any scientific area (6 ECTS), this curricular unit should be advised by the doctoral student's supervisor, when available. At the end of the first year, the student, within the Research Project Seminar curricular unit, will have to present and publicly defend his / her doctoral work plan before a jury, with the continuation of his / her studies dependent on a positive evaluation of this curricular unit. . Students may be exempted from attending one or more components of the 1st curricular year, in accordance with the stipulations in the Regulations of the Doctoral Program in Civil Engineering of the AU.

The PhD program in Project Management is designed to develop advanced research skills and comprehensive knowledge in the field, preparing graduates for scholarly and professional leadership roles. The...

The objective of the Doctorate in Project Management program is to train students an adequate process for the implementation and effective management of projects, ensuring that they result in quality products within the expected deadlines and costs. Your AIU Distance Learning Doctoral Program in Project Management will be a tailor-made program, designed just for you by you and your counselor. This flexibility to meet your needs is rarely found in other distance learning programs.

The ISOM specialization explores cutting-edge operational and technological issues related to societies, organizations, and individuals. The Information Systems and Operations Management (ISOM) specialization provides rigorous training on a broad range of data-driven techniques ranging from optimization, applied probability, and econometrics to big data analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.

The Alma Mater Europaea Ph.D. in Project Management (PM) program focuses on project, program, and portfolio management, catering to professionals and researchers seeking to enhance their creative leadership skills. The program is designed for managers, executives, public agency staff, consultants, academics, entrepreneurs, and young professionals who aspire to further develop their professional abilities. It equips students with strategic thinking and action capabilities, enabling them to make valuable contributions to their field and the environment. Recognized by the EU and acknowledged globally, the program at Alma Mater offers the opportunity to collaborate with esteemed scholars, leading academics, and practitioners, engaging in profound discussions on the intricacies of project management. By pursuing this education and conducting research, you will directly contribute to strategic thinking and action in the realm of projects. In addition to acquiring comprehensive competencies in project, program, and portfolio management, students can choose to specialize in various areas such as risk management, mega-project management, objectification, project teamwork, and time and cost management.

In this PhD programme the candidate, through his research, should deepen the technical and human aspects of project management in engineering.

The Doctor of Project Management (Ph.D.) goal is to provide the students with the necessary expertise to assume strategic leadership roles in leading projects through the use of theory and practice. The program will help students develop core strategic areas of required expertise such as knowledge management, project management leadership and ethical procurement.

The Doctor of Project Management (Ph.D.) goal is to provide the students with the necessary expertise to assume strategic leadership roles in leading projects through the use of theory and practice. The program will help students develop core strategic areas of required expertise such as knowledge management, project management leadership and ethical procurement.

Multidisciplinary, holistic and forward-looking, the Telfer Ph.D. in Management program is unique, challenging and carries high expectations for students. In the Accounting and Control field of the Ph.D. in Management, students examine reporting, accountability, internal/external controls, regulations, governance requirements and practices, international performance measurement, compensation, risk management and intellectual capital measurement.

The research in the PhD programme is an in-depth investigation of specific research issues related to a management discipline with the aim of enhancing and contributing to new knowledge in that discipline.