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The Doctor of Philosophy in  Procurement and Supply Chain Management that we offer provides a platform for interrogation of Supply Chain theories, concepts, and practices while recognizing its interplay with other disciplines such as Business, Economics, and Logistics. The programme grounds application of scientific approaches to test Supply Chain phenomena. It encourages a learner-driven and active participation approach. The programme considers how people, processes, and structures interrelate. It is concerned with data and metrics on Supply Chain. The learner will seek new knowledge in emerging areas in Procurement and Supply Chain Management and use the knowledge to build on related theories. The programme focuses on societal needs and targets excellence in its delivery and output, provides equity in opportunities within its pursuit and placement, and is expected to foster integrity and coexistence among people.

Program Courses

YEAR I

FIRST YEAR FIRST SEMESTER

Supply Chain Building Blocks

Advanced Research Methods 

Economic Policy Analysis

Advanced Statistics

 

FIRST YEAR SECOND SEMESTER

Advanced Planning & Coordination of Demand & Supply

Doctoral Seminar Paper

Advanced Strategic and Critical Analysis of Supply Chain Management

Business Consultancy

 

YEAR II

SECOND YEAR FIRST SEMESTER

Thesis Development

 

SECOND YEAR SECOND SEMESTER

Thesis Development

YEAR III

THIRD YEAR FIRST SEMESTER

Thesis Development

 

THIRD YEAR SECOND SEMESTER

Thesis Development

 

admission requirements

The applicant must:

  1. Satisfy the minimum entry requirements for admission into the University.
  2. Satisfy the entry requirements for admission to the School of Business and Economics of Maseno university

 

Duration of the Programme

The duration of the program shall normally be three (3) years, consisting of 6 academic semesters.

Course Evaluation

A student shall graduate after covering all the course requirements for the 8courses with a minimum of 4 units per academic Semester for 2 academic semesters and at least 2 academic years developing and writing a research thesis.

 

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The Doctor of Philosophy in  Procurement and Supply Chain Management that we offer provides a platform for interrogation of Supply Chain theories, concepts and practices while recognizing its interplay with other disciplines such as Business, Economics, and Logistics. The programme grounds application of scientific approaches to test Supply Chain phenomena. It encourages learner driven and active participation approach. The programme considers how people, processes and structures interrelate. It is concerned with data and metrics on Supply Chain. The learner will seek new knowledge in emerging areas in Procurement and Supply Chain Management and use the knowledge to build on related theories. The programme focuses on societal needs and targets excellence in its delivery and output, provides equity in opportunities within its pursuit and placement and is expected to foster integrity and coexistence among people.

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