Chart a bold research path in operations management, information systems, and decision sciences—guided by faculty deeply invested in your journey. At Kelley, our PhD in Operations & Decision Technologies prepares you to tackle complex challenges at the intersection of operations management, decision science, and information systems. Whether your passion lies in optimizing supply chains, shaping intelligent systems, or developing advanced analytical tools, these are the environments in which you’ll thrive.
With concentrations in Operations Management, Decision Sciences, and Information Systems, you benefit from a flexible, interdisciplinary structure designed to match your evolving interests. Kelley’s collaborative culture ensures you're not just mastering your field—you’re helping define its future. What sets Kelley apart:
- A research-rich, student-centered culture: From day one, faculty intentionally mentor and co-author with PhD students, so your ideas evolve into high-impact publications and presentations.
- Cutting-edge tools and data resources: You'll work with real-world datasets, advanced analytics platforms, and computational tools—not just in the curriculum but in ongoing research.
- Strategic leadership and academic innovation: Our department is led by visionary scholars, including faculty like Dr. Ramesh Venkataraman, who has spearheaded curricular excellence across analytics and tech-enabled programs.
- School and campus-wide collaboration: As part of IU and Kelley, you’ll draw on the larger network of institutes, centers, and analytics initiatives that support interdisciplinary scholarship.
With robust doctoral training, practical resources, and a community invested in your success, Kelley’s ODT PhD program offers the ideal launchpad for scholars eager to make impactful contributions to both academia and industry.
