The purpose of the Ph.D. in Logistics Management is to develop intellectual and specialized competencies and practical skills in the acquisition, interpretation, understanding, analysis, and application of logistics management principles.

The doctoral study program in PhD in Transport and Material Handling follows on from the follow-up master's degree program in Mechanical Engineering, field of study Structural and Process Engineering, specialization in Transport Machines and Handling material.

This full-time program follows the highest international quality standards for doctoral studies, from the rigorous admissions process, continuous high-performance control process, to the comprehensive exam and thesis defense, enabling graduates to take faculty positions at leading universities around the world or to become innovation leaders for international companies.

he National Joint PhD Programme in Nautical Operations is organised as a joint degree between the following four national higher education institutions offering professional maritime education: UiT the Arctic University of Norway (UiT), University of South-Eastern Norway (USN), Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL), Norwegial University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

The purpose of the Ph.D. in Transport Economics is to develop intellectual and specialized competencies and practical skills in the acquisition, interpretation, understanding, analysis, and application of transport economics, management, and regulatory principles.

The purpose of the Ph.D. in Operations Management is to develop an engineer with advanced abilities in applying fundamental engineering sciences and/or design and synthesis, and related principles independently to specific problems of society at large.

Doctoral study program Transport Systems educates graduates with a deep theoretical knowledge of technical and natural sciences, which are supplemented by specific practical skills received by solving real problems based on the current needs of rail, road and air transport systems.

Joint doctoral studies with Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (coordinating institution), Klaipėda University, and Vytautas Magnus University.

The aim of the doctoral study program Structures and Traffic Structures is to provide excellent graduates with a specialized university degree and scientific training in selected current fields of study, particularly in the field of mechanics of load-bearing building structures, concrete, masonry, composite, metal, wood, geotechnics, building testing and diagnostics of load-bearing building structures as well as in the areas of road construction and railway structures and constructions. The study is focused on complex scientific preparation, methodology of independent scientific work, and the development of knowledge in the field of the theory of load-bearing structures, engineering structures, and transport structures, with the basic disciplines presenting areas of mechanics of load-bearing structures of engineering and transport structures. The scientific preparation in this study program is based on mastering the initial theoretical disciplines of the science-based basis and theoretical and scientific disciplines of the relevant focus.

The curriculum consists of a thesis that incorporates a research proposal, an oral defense (viva voce) and two manuscripts, based on the candidate's research, submitted for publication to a recognized accredited journal. Proof of the submission of the manuscripts is a compulsory condition for the degree to be conferred.

The Department of Transportation, Logistics, and Finance offers a Ph.D. degree in Transportation and Logistics. The degree is awarded through the College of Business in collaboration with the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute. The program takes an interdisciplinary approach to transportation and supply chain and attracts students with backgrounds in supply chain management, transportation, agribusiness, applied economics, civil engineering, construction management, emergency management, finance, geosciences, and industrial/manufacturing engineering.

Since early 1990's, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) have been evolving in developed countries to cope with transportation problems such as traffic congestion and road safety issues caused by a growing population and continuous urban development. ITS combines leading-edge information and communication technologies used in transportation and traffic management systems to improve the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of transportation networks, reduce traffic congestion and enhance drivers’ and passengers’ experiences.

The aim of the doctoral study programme is to prepare Doctors of Sciences, researchers and specialists of the highest qualification in the Telematics and Logistics sub-field, providing the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary for the independent scientific research work and pedagogical work. Competences (learning outcomes) acquired as a result of studying at the doctoral programme: perform the independent critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation, be able to solve significant research or innovation tasks in Engineering and interdisciplinary fields;

The objective of the Ph.D. in Logistics and Supply Chain Management is to develop scholars who generate and disseminate new knowledge by conducting high-quality research and teach at the university level. The Ph.D. program is delivered via traditional coursework and other research initiatives with faculty in the Parker College of Business.

TSI offers Doctoral studies that will rise knowledge and professional skills and abilities to a new level, compared to already completed previous levels of degree. These studies will accelerate your independent work and research skill in civil engineering as well as teaching abilities, allowing you to implement complex and breakthrough projects, raising your career to the next steps, as well as realize your own innovative ideas.