The aim of doctoral study programme is to educate top-level experts in the field of logistics. They will have a broad knowledge of science and social sciences, which will provide them with perspective, understanding of development and trends in the world, in-depth understanding of theoretical and methodological concepts and the ability of independent development of new knowledge and of solving the most complex problems by testing and improving already known solutions as well as suggesting new solutions in the field logistics. They will also be able to manage the most complex work systems and scientific research projects from the broad professional as well as scientific field and to develop critical thinking.

PROGRAMME LENGTH

Doctoral study programme Systems logistics lasts 3 years (6 semesters)

AWARD TITLE OF GRADUATE

doctor of science in logistics, abbreviated form: PhD (logistics) or dr.

TYPE OF STUDY PROGRAMME

Programme offeres a part-time study.

Part of the lecture course is in a classroom while the rest is in the form of video-conferencing and specially designed e-material in a virtual electronic learning environment (e-learning).

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The main aim of doctoral study programme Systems logistics is thus to educate researchers from the field of logistics who will be able to develop and apply new knowledge from this field. This is the highest strategic level of development and managerial staff in all industries, state administration and other fields (logistics organisations and organisations with strong logistics function, ministries, agencies, the military, the police, customs, etc.), scientific institutes and universities.

KEY COMPETENCES OF GRADUATES:

Doctoral study programme Systems logistics will provide students with the following general competences:

• in-depth understanding of theoretical and methodological concepts,
• the ability to analyse, synthesize and forecast solutions and consequences in logistics systems, processes and functions,
• the ability to apply research methods, procedures and processes in logistics systems, processes and functions,
• autonomy in scientific-research work as well as pronounced and continuous development of critical and self-critical judgement when taking decisions in dynamics of logistics systems and logistics processes,
• the ability of autonomous application of theoretical knowledge when solving problems in practice, both in logistics and non-logistics organisations with strong logistics function,
• further development of communication abilities and skills, especially continuous communication in the international and multicultural environment,
• the ability to work in global logistics chains,
• ethical reflection and  deep commitment to professional ethics,
• the ability to cooperate with others and work in a group,
• the ability to work in international environment,
• the ability of mentoring junior colleagues in institutes, at university, in companies, etc.,
• the ability of effective use of disposable resources: one’s own creativity and intellectual ability, disposable intellectual capital (co-workers), other material and non-material resources (money, equipment, premises and time).

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