Doctor of Philosophy in Systems Engineering
Missouri University of Science and Technology

Program Details

Take your career in engineering to the next level as you prepare to manage complex systems and projects. This interdisciplinary online systems engineering degree provides the advanced knowledge and skills needed to make confident decisions in the conception and implementation of complex systems.  

Customize your degree by choosing areas of specialization that fit your career goals. Combine courses in theory and application with these specialization courses that are selected from engineering or the physical science department.  

Further customize your degree by earning two graduate certificates in an emphasis area. These emphasis areas may include:

  • Cyber-physical systems
  • Engineering management
  • Financial engineering
  • Computational intelligence engineering
  • Model-based systems engineering

Learning Pace

Institution-Paced

% Online

Mostly Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Missouri University of Science and Technology is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Master Degree

Recommended GPA

3.5 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students), GRE

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent, Resume/CV

Additional Info

  • Applicants must have an MS in Systems Engineering or related field.
  • Applicants must have at least three years of full-time work experience beyond the bachelor’s degree.
  • The Ph.D. Comprehensive Exam and the Defense of Dissertation must take place on the Missouri S&T campus.