Logistics and Operations Management

The section comprises four distinct research groupings undertaking both specific and common research projects. The four groups are

• the Lean Enterprise Research Centre
• the Logistics Systems Dynamics Group
• the Centre for Automotive Industry Research
• the Transport and Shipping Research Group.

Distinctive features

• The section performs world class supply chain research, and has an established reputation for excellence in logistics and operations modelling and simulation, together with a long tradition of original research in shipping, transport and ports, and sustainability.
• Students may access travel funding from the section to attend conferences or workshops during the third year of the four-year programme.
• The section runs a lively visiting speaker programme with both academics and practitioners of international standing.

Career Prospects

• The PhD programme will prepare you either for a career as a leading academic scholar or to excel in business practitioning or senior public policy decision making.

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Programme Structure

Particular research areas include:

• Supply chain research: dynamics, management and marketing
• Logistics modelling and simulation
• Shipping, transport and logistics
• Automotive industry economics and sustainability.

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Academic requirements

GPA: Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL iBT: 90

IELTS: 6.5

Other requirements

General requirements

• A specialist Master-level degree in Business, Management, Social Sciences or related subjects, from an internationally renowned University of comparable or higher standing than Cardiff Business School.
• A minimum of 60% grades for a UK master’s degree, or the equivalent grading for international degrees.
• Evidence of previous research training, including attending research-focussed taught modules and submitting a research-based Master dissertation.
• As part of your application process you will have to submit a research proposal demonstrating the intellectual ability to identify viable research questions and a potential to develop a valuable contribution to knowledge in your elected area.

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Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

• International: 50,857 AUD / year (≈ 26,700 GBP / year)
• Domestic: 9,535 AUD / year (≈ 5,006 GBP / year)

Additional details: Part-time tuition fees: £2,503

Living costs

Cardiff, United Kingdom: 1,196-2,030 AUD / month