Doctoral Programs

After more than 20 years of rapid development, CESD has established doctoral degree programs in three disciplines: 

regional economics, industrial economics and logistics.

Mission

The Master of Logistics program aims to equip students with the theoretical basis of logistics and the ability to conduct research on theoretical frontiers and major practical problems.




Research Area

a. Logistics industry analysis and planning

Research mainly focuses on the policy, organisation and efficiency of the logistics industry. It also covers the theory and methodology of regional logistics planning.

b. Logistics operation and supply chain management

Research focuses include logistics and supply chain operation and management, logistics enterprise operation and strategy, supply chain design and coordination, and supply chain network layout and optimization.

c. Transportation economy and management

Studies the operation, competition and investment decisions of transportation enterprises, as well as the organization, structure, layout and policies of the transportation industry.

d. Logistics system optimization

Research mainly focuses on the theory, method and application of logistics system optimization, including low-carbon smart logistics system modelling and algorithm optimization, logistics big data system integration and simulation, and its application in urban logistics, port and shipping logistics and other fields.



Course
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4
Logistics Big Data Models and Methods
Academic Integrity and Writing Guidance for Postgraduates
Advanced Socialist Political Economics with Chinese Characteristics
Advanced Microeconomics (1)
Advanced Macroeconomics (1)
Advanced Logistics
Advanced Supply Chain Management
Theis Presentation
Seminars on Latest Development of Logistics
Modeling and Optimization of Logistics System
Information Economics and Mechanism Design
Seminars on E-Commerce and Smart Logistics
Regional Policy and Planning
Advanced Mathematical Economics
Regional Industrial Analysis
Advanced Logistics Industrial Analysis
Issues on China Urban and Regional Economy