PhD Programs in Operations Management in Africa 2023

The PhD is a doctoral degree, specifically called a "doctor of philosophy" degree. This is misleading because PhD holders are not necessarily philosophers (unless they earned their degree in philosophy!). That said, PhD recipients are able to engage in thought experiments, reason about problems, and solve problems in sophisticated ways.

Operations management is a broad term that refers to any number of business practices that together help streamline a company’s day-to-day operations. Students studying operations management may cover topics such as production, productivity and cost control, among related areas.

Even if you choose East Africa’s mythological, enchanting Tanzania; Senegal, land of teranga or South Africa, with its wide opportunities to soak in and serve, research in Africa will be overwhelming.