Department of Engineering Management, Systems and Technology
Doctor of Engineering in Systems Engineering and Management
Systems engineers are key to finding better ways to make an organization more efficient. As technology evolves, it's important for many engineering fields - especially manufacturing – to also evolve and improve their processes for efficient production.
Grow your career in systems engineering through our doctorate in engineering program. Our D.E. program is perfect for working professionals who can connect new practices with their past experiences.
Combine our required courses with electives you choose. Electives include courses on the following topics related to holistic system development:
- Requirements definition
- System architecting
- Integration
- Verification
- Project management and decision management
- Concurrent engineering
- Enterprise integration
- Acquisitions
- Information, configuration and risk management
Plan of Study
A minimum of 60 semester hours.
- 39 Semester Hours − Required Courses
- 21 Semester Hours – Dissertation Research
Admission Requirements
For applicants with a M.S.
In addition to the online application, you should submit the following:
- Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions.
- Statement of purpose outlining the applicant's professional goals and commitment to completing degree requirements including procurement of sponsor (two pages maximum).
- M.S. in an engineering discipline (e.g. civil, computer, chemical, electrical, industrial, mechanical, etc.; other related STEM majors may be considered on a case by case basis) with a 3.2 GPA.
- Current resume demonstrating three years of full-time engineering experience.
- One letter of recommendation from a supervisor of your full-time engineering experience in your resume.
- Two additional letters of recommendation from faculty, supervisors, etc. that can attest to your potential to complete the DE. in Systems Engineering and Management degree requirements.
Additional requirements apply for international students.
For applicants with a B.S.
Applicants shall complete the following in addition to the online graduate application.
- Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions.
- Statement of Purpose outlining the applicant's professional goals and commitment to completing degree requirements including procurement of sponsor (two pages maximum)
- BS in an engineering discipline (e.g. civil, computer, chemical, electrical, industrial, mechanical, etc.; other related STEM majors may be considered on a case by case basis) with 3.5 GPA
- Current Resume demonstrating five years of full-time engineering experience
- One Letter of Recommendation from a supervisor of your full-time engineering experience listed in your resume
- Two additional Letters of Recommendation from faculty, supervisors, etc. that can attest to your potential to complete the DE. in Systems Engineering and Management degree requirements
Additional requirements apply for international students.
Application Deadlines
Applications accepted on a rolling basis with the following approximate general deadlines:
- Fall Term: June 15th
- Spring Term: November 15th
- Summer Term: March 15th
Please contact your department chair to follow up on exact deadlines.