Overview
Erasmus University Rotterdam's LIS programme represents a coherent network of researchers from both the Erasmus School of Economics and Rotterdam School of Management. Cooperation between researchers and departments is stimulated by involvement in research projects and in developing research papers.
Features
Focusing on innovation and optimisation in the areas of business operations, next generation information systems, logistics and supply chain management, ERIM’s Business Processes, Logistics and Information Systems programme contributes significantly to both management research and management practice.
Programme Structure
Research themes:
Logistics and Supply Chain Optimisation:
- Addressing design, management, optimisation, co-ordination, and planning issues in supply chains and networks, this broad field applies analytical and empirical research methods to a wide array of logistics optimisation and planning problems.
- Areas of focus include product and service innovation, purchasing and sourcing, manufacturing, outsourcing, distribution, behavioural operations management, and intra-organisational collaboration. Also included is research into the radical innovation of supply chains.
- Inter-organisational information exchange between different firms in supply chains and its impact on decision-making and performance is a primary research focus as is exploring the opportunities of new information technology concepts such as cloud computing, semantic web technology and business analytics.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
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Delivered
Disciplines
Business Administration Supply Chain Management & Logistics Business Information SystemsWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A master’s degree (MSc, MA, or MPhil) in business, economics, or a related field (e.g., psychology, sociology, engineering, mathematics), based on the PhD project.
- A strong academic record with excellent results in prior degrees.
- A clear interest in research and motivation to pursue scientific inquiry, demonstrated through a Statement of Purpose and a Research Statement.
- Strong GMAT or GRE scores (85th percentile or higher is ideal). Applicants without these scores may still apply if they can demonstrate equivalent academic and research excellence.
- English language proficiency test scores for non-native English speakers (waivers may be granted for those with prior university-level education fully in English).
Tuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 60 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 60 months.
- fully funded
Living costs for Rotterdam
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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