Students in Emory's doctoral program in Information Systems & Operations Management may pursue a track in either Information Systems (IS) or Operations Management (OM).
Practice Driven and Data Driven
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Information Systems Track
Information is a core concept in business, and information systems embody the essential processes that transmit, translate, and transform information within and between businesses. The IS track focuses on these phenomena from the standpoint of management practice, enterprise opportunity, and market possibilities. Strong candidates in the Information Systems track may have prior coursework and practical experience in computer programming, computer sciences, cognitive science, or aspects of systems design and implementation. -
Operations Management Track
Operations Management is a central business function that is concerned with the effective management of developing new products and services, as well as the logistics operations of production and distribution. Research in this area covers a wide array of topics and builds upon a variety of disciplines including Economics, Statistics, Psychology, and Operations Research. Candidates for the Operations Management track are expected to have a strong analytical background with coursework in mathematics, economics, or engineering.
Information Systems & Operations Management Curriculum Timeline
| Â | Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 |
Core/Area coursework Business research modules |
Core/Area coursework | Research paper |
| Year 2 |
Present summer paper Core/Area coursework Laney Graduate School teaching workshop Jones Program in Ethics training & workshops |
Core/Area coursework | Research paper |
| Year 3 |
Present summer paper Dissertation proposal Teaching assistantship |
Dissertation proposal | Dissertation proposal |
| Year 4 |
Dissertation proposal Candidacy Teaching associateship |
Dissertation research Defend dissertation Teaching business |
Dissertation research |
| Year 5 | Dissertation research | Dissertation defense | Â |
| Graduation | Â | Â | Â |
Faculty and Published Work
The ISOM faculty includes leading researchers in their respective areas, publishing in such notable journals including Management Science, Information Systems Research, Manufacturing and Service Operations Management, Operations Research, MIS Quarterly, Production and Operations Management, Cognitive Science, and Organizational Science. The ISOM faculty has close ties with organizations in Atlanta and beyond, serving as consultants, collaborating with research, and holding corporate board memberships.
ISOM Faculty
Vice Dean for Faculty and Research; Goizueta Endowed Chair in Electronic Commerce and Professor of Information Systems & Operations Management
Professor of Information Systems & Operations Management; Associate Dean & Academic Director, MS in Business Analytics
Information Systems & Operations Management PhD Students
