Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Jan 2027
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 80
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- West Lafayette, United States
Disciplines
Supply Chain Management & Logistics
Overview
PhD students at Purdue University also enjoy an affiliation with the Global Supply Chain Management Initiative, whose programs provide intellectual and financial resources to support Supply Chain and Operations Management.
Features
- The program of study is designed to achieve two goals: First, to help each student develop into a first-class researcher; second, to help each student develop skills in teaching and gain experience in teaching operations management.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Stochastic modeling
- Data-integrated modeling
- Inventory and procurement management
- Supply chain contract and negotiation
- Product proliferation management
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3
- GRE: Required
- GMAT: Required
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Transcripts
- Two Recommendation Letters
- Academic Statement of Purpose
- Personal History Statement
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
- GMAT (Total score within the 80th percentile or greater is recommended)
- Resume
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 58,432 AUD / year (≈ 41,610 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 57,870 AUD / year (≈ 41,210 USD / year)
- Domestic / In-State: 31,467 AUD / year (≈ 22,408 USD / year)
Living costs
West Lafayette, United States: 1,539-2,491 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships for Supply Chain and Operations Management are available.

