Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 48 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Starting September 2027
Application deadline not specified.
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 70 OR IELTS: 6
Credits
30 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Vilnius, Lithuania
Disciplines
Management Studies, Strategic Management
Overview
Global supply chains are a key driver of the modern economy. Still, their international nature and high dependence on various factors, such as geopolitical events, climate change, technological disruptions, and economic crises, make them highly vulnerable. This is also supported by supply chain disruptions in recent years related to pandemics and geopolitical tensions, which have highlighted the need to better understand the sources of risk and manage them more effectively to ensure the continuity and resilience of global supply chains. Despite efforts to balance supply chains, risk management practices remain dominated by approaches that fail to effectively predict risks due to data fragmentation and a lack of tools for their analysis, lack an integrated approach, and pay insufficient attention to the systemic strengthening of supply chain resilience.
Risk management in global supply chains (Management) dissertation at VILNIUS TECH aims to develop and practically apply a systemic risk management model for global supply chains to reduce their vulnerability and ensure continuity and resilience.
The results of this dissertation could be used:
- to conduct an empirical analysis showing which segments of global supply chains are the most vulnerable;
- to develop a decision-making tool that helps supply chain managers analyse and manage risks in real-time;
- to develop an integrated risk management model that assesses various types of risks (operational, financial, geopolitical, environmental, etc.) and their impact on global supply chains;
- to develop recommendations for risk reduction based on practical prevention, adaptation, and recovery solutions.
This dissertation would contribute significantly to the theory of global supply chain risk management by integrating technological solutions and applying a systemic approach to the object under analysis. At a practical level, the proposed models and tools could be applied in various sectors to ensure the stability and resilience of supply chains even under conditions of uncertainty.
The selected candidate will work on the PhD thesis under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Ieva MeidutÄ—-KavaliauskienÄ—. The successful applicant will have to attend scientific conferences, meetings, and internships at other universities.
Requirements
• Required background: master's degree in social sciences (economics, business management).
• Expected skills and knowledge:
- Experience in supply chain management, logistics, or risk management is preferred.
- Ability to conduct research, including qualitative and quantitative methods, and use analytical tools.
- Ability to use analytical and risk management technologies (big data, artificial intelligence).
- Excellent knowledge of English for conducting and publishing research.
- Personal qualities and motivation.
It is a prerequisite you can be present at and accessible to the institution daily.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. The position may not be opened if no qualified candidate is found. Additional information regarding the post may be obtained from Prof. Dr. Ieva MeidutÄ—-KavaliauskienÄ—, e-mail: [contact details available in the full listing]
Programme Structure
Curriculum includes:
- Independent research under supervision;
- Courses for PhD students (approximately 30 ECTS credits);
- Participation in research networks, including placements at other, primarily foreign, research institutions;
- Teaching or another form of knowledge dissemination, which is related to the PhD topic when possible;
- The completion of a PhD thesis.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 70 OR IELTS: 6
Other requirements
General requirements
- Postgraduate diploma (or higher)
- The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.
- You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.
- At least 2 reference(s) must be provided.
- Certified copies of the Master’s degree diploma and its supplement with grades or higher education equivalent to it;
- Curriculum Vitae (CV);
- List of scientific publications and their copies or research proposal (if scientific publications are not included);
- Copy of a personal data page of a passport or a copy of a personal ID;
- Other documents that an applicant wants to submit.
One of the following is accepted:
- FCE (First Certificate in English): A
- CAE (Certificate in Advanced English): C
- CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English): C
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language) paper based: 510, internet based: 70, computer based: 180.
- B2 Certificate in English
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
Non-residents: 20,530 AUD / year (≈ 12,680 EUR / year)
Additional Details
Part-time studies - 8,453 EUR per year
Living costs
Vilnius, Lithuania
793-1,386 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
The PhD studies can be financed by the companies or enterprises financial resources or a PhD student‘s personal finances.
