Business Analytics - PhD

University of Kent

The Department for Analytics, Operations and Systems offers world class education and conducts internationally leading research in operational research, data analytics, operations management, information systems and sustainability. Overview: The department is also known in the areas of soft OR, research metrics, big data, data envelopment analysis, and environmental management. We welcome student research projects on a variety of topics including: Location analysis Routing problems Critical Infrastructure Protection Environmental management Operations management Multivariate analysis Big data Insurance/warranty data analysis and management Research metrics Soft OR Data envelopment analysis and performance measurement. The Department is a member of NATCOR and students can attend a wide range of courses and workshops in the field of operational research and management science. Students interested in more mathematical topics are advised to follow the ‘Operational Research’ programme while those interested in more applied topics or operations management are advised to choose ‘Management Science’.

Kent Business School