3rd cycle study programme

Doctoral study programme System Logistics is part of the Doctoral School of the University of Maribor. We meet the standards of excellence set by the Rules and Regulations on Doctoral S​tudies at the University of Maribor​​​.​​

About the programme

The aim of the doctoral study programme is to educate excellent professionals in the field of logistics with a broad natural and social science knowledge, which gives the perspective of understanding developments and trends in the world, in-depth understanding of the theoretical and methodological concepts as well as the ability to independently develop new knowledge and solve the most challenging problems with testing and improving already known solutions and finding new solutions in the field of logistics. Furthermore, they will be qualified professionals able to manage the most demanding work systems and scientific research projects from a broad professional and scientific field and develop critical reflection. The main aim of the doctoral study programme System Logistics is to educate scientists 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 management personnel in all structures of the private sector, the public sector, state administration (logistics organizations and organizations with a strong logistic function, ministries, agencies, the military, police, customs, etc.), scientific institutes and universities.

Competences

 General competences of graduates, gained at a study programme

• in-depth understanding of theoretical and methodological concepts,
• the ability to analyse, synthesize and predict solutions and consequences in logistics systems, processes and functions,
• the ability to use research methods, procedures and processes in logistics systems, processes and functions,
• autonomy in scientific and research work and emphasized and continued development of critical and self-critical appraisal in decision-making in the dynamics of logistics systems and logistics processes,
• the ability to independently use the acquired theoretical knowledge to solve practical problems, both in logistics and non-logistics organizations with a strong logistic function,
• development of communication abilities and skills, especially communication in an international environment,
• the ability to work in global logistics chains,
• ethical reflection and deep commitment to professional ethics,
• cooperation and the ability to work in groups,
• the ability to tutor younger colleagues in institutes, at university, in a commercial company, etc.
• efficiency in using available resources: their own creative and intellectual ability, the available intellectual capital (staff), other material and immaterial resources (money, equipment, place and time).

Doctoral study programme System Logistics will provide students with the following subject-specific competences:

• the ability to solve the most complex problems with testing and improving already known solutions,
• discovering new solutions for managing the most demanding work systems and scientific research projects from a broad professional and scientific research area,
• identifying, analysing and solving concrete practical problems from the fields of supply chains, logistics systems and logistics chains using the latest general and specific scientific methods and procedures,
• the philosophy of governing, managing and controlling comprehensive supply chains,
• the knowledge of how to define responsibilities, study and model internal processes and relations, and optimize the conditions of supply chains,
• the knowledge of how to integrate the knowledge from different fields and its application to concrete applications in logistics and other organizations with a strong logistic function,
• the knowledge of how to the place new information and interpretations in the context of the basic discipline,
• understanding systemic approach and therefore understanding the general structure of the basic discipline and interconnection between its sub-disciplines,
• understanding and using methods of critical analysis and development of theories as well as their application in the development of new knowledge and in solving work problems,
• intensive and continuous use of information and communications technologies and information management of systems in logistics,
• deep understanding of the theoretical and methodological concepts,
• independent development of new knowledge,
• solving the most challenging problems with testing and improving already known solutions,
• discovering new solutions to manage the most demanding work systems and scientific research projects in a broad professional and scientific field,
• developing critical reflection.

About doctoral study programme according to the Doctoral school UM

Information on co-funding, application of the PhD topic and defence and conditions for promotion you can find on the website of the doctoral school: UM Doctoral School