Operations and Decision Sciences
Our programme serves as a vital link between the global research community and the corporate world. We focus on innovative solutions that require the integration of technical processes, mathematical modeling, and managerial behavior within today’s dynamic environment.
Core Research Areas
- Complex Systems: Investigating supply chains, business networks, and corporate processes through a systems-thinking approach.
- Technological Innovation: Examining the impact of digitalization, Industry 4.0, and data-driven decision-making on process management.
- Decision Theory: Exploring the behavioral and mathematical background of strategic decisions, integrating risk management and long-term sustainability.
Our students master a wide range of qualitative and quantitative tools:
- Quantitative: Modeling and optimization, game theory, network analysis, simulation, and Bayesian statistics.
- Qualitative: Case study research, in-depth interviews, and horizon scanning.
With their high-level theoretical and methodological preparation, our graduates become sought-after experts not only in the academic sphere but also in analyst and strategic leadership positions within the competitive corporate sector.
Admission Information
The general rules of the admission procedure are set out in Sections 21–22 of the University Doctoral Regulations (EDSZ), which can be accessed by clicking here.
Key Requirements for Application
- Programme Selection: You must clearly specify your chosen doctoral programme in your application.
- Prior Consultation: Before submitting your application, you must consult with the relevant Programme Director. A written letter of support (recommendation) from the Programme Director must be attached to your application materials.
- Language: The research proposal must be submitted in English, and the oral interview will also be conducted in English.
- Research Proposal: The expected length is 5 pages (excluding references). The recommended structure can be found in Annex 2 of the Doctoral School’s Operational Regulations.
Evaluation Process
Admission to the Doctoral School is based on the evaluation of prior professional and scientific performance, as well as written and oral entrance examinations. The final decision is based on the preliminary review of the submitted materials and the results of the oral interview.
The objectives of the oral interview are to assess the applicant’s:
- Motivation and professional commitment.
- Suitability for fulfilling teaching and research responsibilities.
| Criterion | Score |
| Prior Performance | 20 points |
| Research Proposal | 40 points |
| Online Test | 10 points |
| Motivation Interview | 30 points |
| Total | 100 points |
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Specific Research Projects for the 2026/2027 Academic Year
Prospective PhD students have the opportunity to join the following specific research projects:
- Responsible decision-making in groups, communities, and organisations – Responsible visions of the future;Research Lead: Judit Gáspár
- Managerial skills and the complexity of decision-making; Research Lead: Zoltán Buzády
- Systems thinking for responsible decisions; Research Lead: Alexandra Köves
- Behavioral economics, decision-making, and nudging; Research Lead: Richárd Szántó
- The effectiveness and generalisability of behavioral, happiness, and incentive interventions; Research Lead: Barnabás Szászi
- Formation of long-term habits and behaviour change; Research Lead: Barnabás Szászi
- Corporate competitiveness – microeconomic theoretical foundations and empirical analyses; Research Lead: Dávid Losonci
- Digitalisation and competitiveness of firms – a supply network approach; Research Lead: Dávid Losonci
- Life cycle and sustainability assessment in hydrogen supply chains; Research Lead: Sofía De León Almaraz
- Talent management in supply chains within a digital environment; Research Lead: Zsolt Matyusz
- Challenges of digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence in supply chain management; Research Lead: Krisztina Demeter
- Adapting procurement strategies to the changing supply environment; Research Lead: Gyöngyi Vörösmarty
- Local vs. Global sourcing in the field of public procurement; Research Lead: Tünde Tátrai
- Management of agri-food supply chains – resilience and operational sustainability; Research Lead: Judit Nagy
- The application of data analytics and Artificial Intelligence in the insurance sector; Research Lead: Péter Vékás
- Mechanism design in interconnected markets; Research Lead: Péter Bíró
- Optimal tournament design; Research Lead: László Csató
- Stable matchings in generalised systems; Research Lead: Zsuzsanna Jankó
- Social networks and social choice: influence, centrality, and voting; Research Lead: Balázs R. Sziklai
- Sustainable sports practices to promote ecological and non-growth-oriented economies; Research Lead: Attila Szathmári
- Operations and decision-making in social and solidarity economy organisations; Research Lead: Julianna Kiss
- Business characteristics of social enterprises and social entrepreneurial decisions; Research Lead: Noémi Krátki
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Contact
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Email: gdi_phd@uni–corvinus.hu
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