phd engineering and management

Dissertation Title: “A Study of Cost of Quality in a renewable Resource Environment.”  

Mario G. Beruvides, Ph.D., P.E. Dissertation Chairperson

Dissertation Title: “A Cost of Quality Economic Analysis on the Value of Six-Sigma Quality Programs in Government Organizations.”

Mario G. Beruvides, Ph.D., P.E. Dissertation Chairperson.

Dissertation Title: “A Synopsis Economic Analysis Model for High Reliability Organizations.”

Mario G. Beruvides, Ph.D., P.E. Dissertation Chairperson.

Dissertation Title: “Development of Supply Chain Performance Measurement Model Integrable to Industry.”

Jennifer A. Cross, Ph.D., Dissertation Chairperson.

Dissertation Title: “A Dynamic Analysis of the Success Factors that Affect Performance Measurement Implementations.”

Jennifer A. Cross, Ph.D., and Heather Keathly, Ph.D. University of Central Florida – Dissertation Co-Chairpersons. 

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Educational Objectives:

• Students will integrate and synthesize alternate, divergent, or contradictory perspectives or ideas fully within the field of Engineering Management.
• Students will present scholarly work on Engineering Management via appropriate communication channels.
• Students will demonstrate advanced knowledge and competencies in Engineering Management.
• Students will analyze existing theories to draw data-supported conclusions in Engineering Management.
• Students will execute a plan to complete significant pieces of scholarly research in Engineering Management.
• Students will evaluate the legal, social, economic, environmental, and ethical impact of actions within Engineering Management and demonstrate advanced knowledge and competency to integrate the results in the leadership decision-making process.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon graduation:

• Graduates will evaluate the legal, social, economic, environmental, and ethical impact of actions within Engineering Management and demonstrate advanced knowledge and competency to integrate the results in the leadership decision-making process.
• Graduates will demonstrate the highest mastery of traditional and technological techniques of communicating ideas effectively and persuasively.
• Graduates will evaluate complex problems, synthesize divergent/alternative/contradictory perspectives and ideas fully, and develop advanced solutions to Engineering Management challenges.
• Graduates will contribute to the body of knowledge in the study of Engineering Management.

Tuition & Fees

Tuition rates are subject to change.

The following rates are in effect for the 2024-2025 academic year, beginning in Fall 2024 and continuing through Summer 2025:

• The application fee is $100
• The per-credit charge for doctorate courses is $950. This is the same for in-state and out-of-state students.
• Retired military receive a $50 per credit hour tuition discount
• Active duty military receive a $100 per credit hour tuition discount for doctorate level coursework.
• Information technology fee $40 per credit hour.
• High School and Community College full-time faculty and full-time staff receive a 20% discount on tuition for doctoral programs.

Find additional information for 2024-2025 doctorate tuition and fees.

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PhD in Engineering - Engineering Systems Management

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• Modelling and Simulation Laboratory
• Supply Chain Laboratory

College of Engineering Department of Industrial Engineering

The PhD in Engineering - Engineering Systems Management (PhD-ESM) will help produce the next generation of leading academics and industry experts in the different fields of ESM. The program addresses fundamental research problems of national and global importance for the 21st century, including but not limited to Supply Chain Management, Sustainable Construction Project Management and Smart Cities Management.

PhD-ESM students work with AUS engineering faculty at the forefront of their fields, engaged in a wide range of disciplines, and hailing from some of the world’s best universities. The faculty’s commitment to research, in cooperation with other academic institutions and major industrial and government organizations, creates an ideal environment for candidates to acquire cutting-edge knowledge and cultivate their own research interests.

The program admits both part-time and full-time students. Full-time students may be considered for a competitive full graduate assistantship for the duration of the program.

The program is taught in English and is composed of three phases:

• Core courses, which include methodological courses related to key aspects of theoretical and applied research. Two courses are common to all concentrations.
• Six elective courses designed to suit the research interests of candidates with the aim of strengthening their knowledge in their area of research.
• Development of a doctoral dissertation, allowing students to develop cutting-edge research competencies and generate original scientific work that can be published in reputed international journals.

FInd our program brochure here .

Admission to the PhD-ESM program is competitive and only applicants who have a strong alignment between their own research interests and an area of specialization of one of the faculty will be selected. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the available doctoral advisors on this website and identify those who they believe are most closely aligned with their desired areas of research. The number of students admitted is dependent on the faculty's projected ability to advise additional doctoral students and availability of financial support for those seeking assistantships. The selection is based on the applicants' academic history, maturity in the development of research capabilities, and proficiency in specialized skills demanded by the research area. In particular, candidates must have sufficient prior background to meet the prerequisites of their area of research.

For more information on admission requirements and the application process, please  click here.

For more information about graduate assistantships, please  click here.

The admission requirements for the PhD-ESM program are as follows.

Full Admission

For full admission to the PhD-ESM degree program at AUS, an applicant must:  

• hold a master’s degree or a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an independently accredited university recognized by the UAE Ministry of Education’s Higher Education Affairs Division and by AUS. Applicants with non-engineering degrees may be considered on a case-by-case basis       
• have attained a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) or its equivalent in the master’s degree or a CGPA of 3.5 (on a scale of 4.0) or its equivalent in the bachelor’s degree    
• submit three letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose and a current curriculum vitae/resume    

Applicants with a degree obtained outside the UAE must submit an equivalency of their degree from the UAE Ministry of Education, Higher Education Affairs Division.

Bridging Courses

Applicants with a relevant bachelor’s degree are required to complete six credit hours of the following bridging courses:

• ESM 520 Management for Engineers
• ESM 570 Project Management
• ESM 575 Advanced Engineering Economy
• any of the 500-level and 600-level courses offered by the master of science (MS) programs at AUS (MS in biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, mechanical, and mechatronics engineering; construction management; or engineering systems management), subject to the approval of the Program Coordinator.

The bridging courses do not generate credit hours towards the completion of the degree program and are not counted in the grade point average of the student.

The mission of the PhD-ESM program is to educate future researchers, practitioners, innovators and academics. The program seeks to give students cutting-edge knowledge, skills and abilities in engineering systems management that can be utilized to meet societal needs and shape contemporary market trends in the UAE, the region and globally.

Graduates of the PhD-ESM program will be prepared to:

• pursue successful academic, industry and/or government careers
• conduct research independently across multidisciplinary areas 
• apply technical knowledge for long-term sustainable and economic development
• act professionally and ethically in the practice of engineering systems management

To qualify for graduation with a PhD-ESM degree, students must successfully complete a minimum of 54 credits with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00, as follows:

• a minimum of 24 credits (8 courses) of required and elective coursework:
• a minimum of 6 credits (2 courses) of required courses
• a minimum of 18 credits (6 courses) of elective courses
• a zero-credit seminar course
• a minimum of 30 credits of research work (dissertation)

The expected minimum duration for completion of the PhD ESM degree program is four years.

Required Courses

Students must successfully complete the following required courses:

• ESM 701 Research Methods
• ESM 702 Multivariate Data Analysis
• ESM 795 Doctoral Seminar
• ESM 799 Dissertation (for a minimum of 30 credits)

Elective Courses (minimum of 18 credits)

Students must successfully complete a minimum of six elective courses (for a minimum of 18 credits) selected from the following research areas. The electives courses must be approved by the program coordinator.

Supply Chain Management Research Area

• ESM 710 Advanced Decision Making Analysis
• ESM 711 Deterministic Optimization Techniques
• ESM 712 Advanced Supply Chain Management
• ESM 713 Supply Chain Modeling
• ESM 714 Modeling and Analysis of Logistics Systems)
• ESM 794 Special Topics in ESM­–Supply Chain Management

Sustainable Construction Project Management Research Area

• ESM 720 Sustainable Development for Engineers
• ESM 721 Sustainable Development and Global Competitiveness
• ESM 722 Sustainable Analytics and Resource Management
• ESM 723 The Living Building
• ESM 724 Sustainable Ecosystems
• ESM 725 Programs and Portfolio Management
• ESM 794 Special Topics in ESM–Sustainable Construction Project Management

Smart Cities Research Area

• ESM 730 Tools for Big Data
• ESM 731 Smart Cities Infrastructure and Services
• ESM 732 Networking Architectures for Smart Cities
• ESM 733 Electronic, Social and Sensor Network Applications for Smart Cities
• ESM 734 Trust and Security for Smart Cities
• ESM 794 Special Topics in ESM–Smart Cities

Engineering Management Research Area

• ESM 740 Advanced Quality Engineering
• ESM 741 Organizational Performance Management
• ESM 742 Strategic Human Resources Management
• ESM 743 Strategic Management
• ESM 794 Special Topics in ESM–Engineering Management

Course Descriptions

ESM 701 Research Methods (3-0-3)

Equips PhD students with a good understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods at both the conceptual and applied levels to prepare them to undertake substantiated and rigorous scholarly research work, particularly dissertation and research papers. Familiarizes students with basic tenets of research, knowledge, methods and success in research. Includes problem formulation, literature review, hypotheses formulation, proposal preparation and empirical testing techniques. Enables students to formulate empirical research using experimental or descriptive research approaches. Utilizes commonly used statistical models such as nonparametric association and correlation measures and analysis of variance to analyze and interpret actual data.

ESM 702 Multivariate Data Analysis (3-0-3)

Discusses techniques for analyzing multivariate experimental and observational data. Provides students with a working knowledge of several multivariate data analysis techniques to conduct empirical research. Covers exploratory multivariate data analysis, multivariate analysis of variance, multivariate regression analysis, principal components analysis, factor analysis, clustering analysis and structural equation modeling. Utilizes commonly used statistical software for data analysis, such as Minitab, STATA, and the R free open-source package.

ESM 795 D octoral Seminar (1-0-0)

Provides a unique discussion forum for all doctoral students to interact with a diverse group of faculty from different CEN departments and AUS colleges, as well as with outside presenters. Encompasses a wide variety of pertinent topics from ESM research areas/themes.

ESM 799 Dissertation (24 credits)

Includes the preparation of a dissertation proposal, presentation and defense of the research proposal, write-up of the dissertation, and presentation and defense of the dissertation.

Elective Courses

ESM 710 Advanced Decision Making Analysis (3-0-3)

Provides the necessary theoretical knowledge towards analyzing and making decisions. Covers multiple objectives, influence diagrams, decision trees, risk assessment and quantification, single and multi-attribute utility, techniques for multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) and game theory.

ESM 711 Deterministic Optimization Techniques (3-0-3)

Covers deterministic operations research techniques and their underlying theory. Includes advanced topics in large-scale optimization, integer programming, non-linear programming, and meta-heuristic optimization techniques.

ESM 712 Advanced Supply Chain Management (3-0-3)

Covers leading-edge topics in global supply chain management including the latest supply chain strategies, strategic sourcing, technological advances in supply chain management, supply chain risk management approaches, sustainable supply chain, ethical issues in supply chain management, and humanitarian supply chain.

ESM 713 Supply Chain Modeling (3-0-3)

Explores how optimization techniques can support decisions in the design, planning and operation of a supply chain. Covers deterministic and stochastic models in supply chain management. Includes advanced topics in supply chain design, supply chain coordination, closed loop supply chains, supply chain risk and sustainability.

ESM 714 Modeling and Analysis of Logistics Systems (3-0-3)

Discusses the modeling and analysis of logistics and physical distribution systems. Includes location and design of facilities, tactical and operational decisions related to warehousing, management of logistics systems and management of ports operations and container terminals.

ESM 720 Sustainable Development for Engineers (3-0-3)

Covers both the rudimentary and radical concepts of sustainable development and economic growth in a social and environmental context. Discusses, analyzes and evaluates patterns of development. Investigates the impacts of engineering projects in local and international communities via well-structured research questions utilizing theoretical and empirical research techniques. Evaluates contemporary trends in sustainable technology in relation to the different project settings.

ESM 721 Sustainable Development and Global Competitiveness (3-0-3)

Introduces students with technical backgrounds to the macro realm of sustainable development, international economics, and urban planning and regeneration. Highlights the role of multinational corporations and mega projects in global competitiveness. Presents the subtle overlap between design patterns, development, and regulations in sustainable development projects. Deliberates the latest UN sustainable development goals and their expected aftermath in an international setting. Uses case studies and research workgroups to demonstrate the comprehensive link between economic growth and social progress.

ESM 722 Sustainable Analytics and Resource Management (3-0-3)

Focuses on sustainability data analyses and covers current and innovative methodologies in optimal energy and water resource management in construction projects. Explores data driven resource management techniques during design, construction and operation. Utilizes regression analysis, economic impact analysis, and feasibility studies in answering research questions through a series of case studies and projects

ESM 723 The Living Building (3-0-3)

Focuses on the Living Building Challenge performance areas. Introduces the “beyond regenerative” concept of an organic, living building envelope for commercial and residential construction.  Explains the core construction practices in relation to net zero energy and net zero water techniques. Presents traditional and renewable grid balance techniques through a series of projects and seminars.

ESM 724 Sustainable Ecosystems (3-0-3)

Covers integrated ecological planning and sustainable land management in coastal ecosystems. Discusses fundamental concepts and practical quantitative problem-solving techniques dealing with contamination, environmental toxicology and ecosystem turbulence due to manmade construction projects.

ESM 725 Programs and Portfolio Management (3-0-3)

Presents a view of managing projects from an organizational perspective. Discusses strategic alignment, project and program selection techniques, the role of effectively managing organizational assets through an enterprise project management office as a governance entity, portfolio management and program management. Covers schedule integration, resource management and portfolio risk management. Covers tools such as Analytic Hierarchy Process, Earned Value Management and Monte Carlo Simulation. Uses specific examples and case studies to explore and apply practices to create and manage portfolios of programs and projects to efficiently leverage organizational assets.

ESM 730 Tools for Big Data (3-0-3)

Covers software tools for manipulating, storing and analyzing Big Data in various formats such as sensor and web logs, videos, speech recordings, images, emails, social media messages and more.  Covers use of R system for data manipulation and for statistical and machine learning.  Explains the use of MapReduce/Hadoop scalable data processing in conjunction with Hive/Pig. Introduces NoSQL databases such as MongoDB and CouchDB. Includes techniques for processing streaming real-time data.  Discusses tools for visualizing large data and integration strategies for various Big Data tools.

ESM 731 Smart Cities Infrastructure and Services (3-0-3)

Identifies and investigates the major infrastructure pillars of smart cities.  Discusses smart cities’ physical layer and enabling technologies, developing smart cities’ conceptual model and multi-criteria assessment transformation based on SWOT.  Studies smart cities’ resources and services such as smart energy, smart buildings, smart transportation, smart water, smart waste, smart physical safety and security, smart health care and smart education. Explores the social impact and ethical issues of smart cities.

ESM 732 Networking Architectures for Smart Cities (3-0-3)

Introduces communication networks for smart cities. Discusses architectures, models, protocols and the emerging new Internet of Things (IoT) paradigm. Addresses the principles of flow and congestion control, addressing, signaling switching and routing, multiple access approaches, convergence sublayer solutions and standards, physical layer technologies, and network security.

ESM 733 Electronic, Social and Sensor Network Applications for Smart Cities (3-0-3)

Covers the foundations of electronic, social and sensor network applications including infrastructure, services and application layers with special emphasis on sensors and mobile devices. Explores harvesting and processing techniques for large-scale near real-time data from smart cities. Discusses the role of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and associated spatial analysis. Covers the design of networks for capturing resource consumption and mobility patterns. Discusses use of statistical and big data techniques to improve city services based on harvested data, and business models for sustainable deployment of smart city applications. Covers the ethics of data-driven urbanism. Includes case studies in selected areas of learning, recreation, energy, production and health.

ESM 734 Trust and Security for Smart Cities (3-0-3)

Covers advanced security and trust concepts and implementation in wired and wireless computer networks and computer systems especially in the context of smart cities. Includes malware defenses, impact of channel fragility, node mobility, cooperative functionality, and resource constraints on security and trust at the different layers of the Internet protocol stack. Discusses special topics in privacy for personal data such as mobility patterns, resource consumption (food, water, energy), and individualized health profiles.

ESM 740 Advanced Quality Engineering (3-0-3)

Covers emerging issues with quality engineering and management such as innovation, happiness and process re-engineering with a focus on both quantitative and qualitative analytical skills essential to conducting research. Examines organizational development and deployment of service management systems utilized in achieving service quality. Includes analysis of business case, enablers and detractors of Six Sigma and quality awards deployment in both manufacturing and service sectors through critical articles reviews.

ESM 741 Organizational Performance Management (3-0-3)

Explores traditional and contemporary performance management (PM) frameworks and models at the organization level, unit level and the individual level. Focuses on designing PM systems that integrate strategy, execution, methodologies and risk. Details the design of the added-value PM systems including goals and objectives, operational process, support process, evaluation and control, and organization behavior. Covers PM measurements system’s design and analysis using the various key performance indicators, key risk indicators, and key control indicators. Includes PM implementation pitfalls and critical success factors

ESM 742 Strategic Human Resources Management (3-0-3)

Explores how human resources management (HRM) policies and procedures can add value to an organization. Covers state-of-the-art human resource management approaches to become a strategic partner in improving resource utilization and help companies achieve their goals. Includes the processes of developing and implementing human resource strategies to promote a healthy social and psychological environment for the workforce. Discusses key theories and research approaches within the field of human resource management in the following areas: strategic HRM (the link between HRM and outcomes at the firm and individual level), the HR function (the roles and capabilities of the HR department and of individual HR professionals), and international HRM (HRM in multinational corporations, comparative HRM and global mobility). Examines the particularities of HRM in the public sector and in the GCC countries.

ESM 743 Strategic Management (3-0-3)

Covers analysis of internal and external environments of an organization. Explores the development of appropriate strategies, objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs).

For more information about the program, please contact:

Dr. Abdulrahim Shamayleh Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering and Department Head and Coordinator of ESM MS Program Email  [email protected]

Tel 06 515 4907 Office Location: Engineering Science Building / ESB-2091

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PhD Programs Admissions

Ready to apply to Dartmouth's engineering  PhD , the  PhD-Innovation (PhD-I) Program , the PhD in Medical Physics , or the PhD-MD ? To help students prepare a strong application, this page provides important information about the admissions process, including deadlines, eligibility requirements, and application and financial aid instructions.

PhD students typically enter with full support from either a Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA) or an external fellowship. Explore general PhD funding and expenses to consider for all PhD programs and learn about additional fellowship and grant opportunities .

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December 15

priority deadline for Fall term admission; applications are accepted on a rolling basis after December 15

At least two terms prior to admission

deadline for Winter, Spring, or Summer term admission

Required Application Materials

The following instructions are a guide for completing the application for the PhD program at Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth (Dartmouth Engineering).

PhD+PhD-I : New students interested in the PhD Innovation (PhD-I) Program can apply to both the PhD and PhD-I within the same application. Follow the PhD process outlined below , and submit the additional required materials for the PhD-I.

Please read the following instructions carefully. Only complete applications will be considered for admission.

Online Application

Applicants must complete the application for admission online. It is not necessary to send us a hard copy. Online applications open August 1 of each year.

Updating Your Materials

Your test scores and mailing address can be updated at any time through your application status page. After submission, other components (resume, statement of purpose, essays, etc.) cannot be updated. Please be sure you have entered the most accurate information at the time of submission. Due to the volume of applications received, we cannot update these materials after submission.

Acknowledgement

After submission, you will receive an email acknowledgement through the application system.

Application Status

To see the status of your application, visit your online application status page. Please note that it may take a few days for application materials to be processed.

Application materials and supporting documents become the property of the Admissions Committee and are not returnable.

General Policies

False Statements/Materials: If a candidate for admission to Dartmouth makes a false statement or submits falsified material in connection with his or her application, and the misrepresentation is discovered after the candidate has been admitted, the offer of admission ordinarily will be withdrawn. If the misrepresentation is discovered after a student arrives on campus or at any time during their enrollment, the student will be subject to loss of credits earned and disciplinary action that could include separation from the College. If the discovery occurs after a degree has been awarded, the degree normally will be rescinded.

Equal Opportunity: Dartmouth Engineering actively supports equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race or ethnic background. No student will be denied admission or be otherwise discriminated against because of sex, handicap, religion, sexual orientation, race, color, or national origin.

Security and Fire Safety Report: Dartmouth prepares an annual Security and Fire Safety Report which is available to all current and prospective employees and students. The report includes statistics of reported crimes that have occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings, or on property owned or controlled by Dartmouth, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus as well as reported fires occurring in residential facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault, fire safety, and other matters. You may obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Director of Safety and Security and the College Proctor at +1 (603) 646-4000.

Application Fee

A non-refundable application fee of $50 is required of all applicants, except for Dartmouth College or Dartmouth Engineering students and alumni. The fee must be paid by credit card. Applications will not be processed until this fee is received.

Letters of Recommendation

Three (3) letters of recommendation must be completed and submitted online directly by your recommenders . Please have your recommenders complete the evaluation form that will be emailed to them and submit a signed letter on their official institutional letterhead. If your recommender’s company or institution has a policy against letterhead they must provide a copy of this policy with the recommendation letter.

Letters of recommendation should ideally come from your college professors using their official school email address. Applicants with work or military experience or currently in another graduate program should submit a recommendation from their immediate supervisor, a current or former employer, or someone who knows them well through some other professional or community activity.

Academic Transcripts

All applicants are required to submit academic transcripts from each undergraduate or graduate institution from which you obtained your degrees (eg. your bachelor’s degrees or other advanced degrees.)

You may scan and upload a copy of your academic transcript (not diploma) issued by the institution(s) from which you obtained your undergraduate degree(s) and any advanced/graduate degree(s) directly to the online application.

For grading scales other than 4.0 grading scales: Please include documentation indicating the scale.

Applicants with international transcripts are encouraged to submit a transcript evaluation from WES (World Education Services) along with their Dartmouth Engineering application. While a WES evaluation is not mandatory for admission, it can help expedite the application review process. If you are admitted, you will need to submit official academic transcripts for all your international coursework and credentials. WES evaluations can be used instead of official transcripts, but they must be sent directly to Dartmouth Engineering by the evaluation service provider, and they must include a copy of the official transcripts that were evaluated.

Non-degree coursework: If you attended institutions other than those from which your degree(s) were granted, you are required to scan and upload your academic transcripts from these institutions (transfer coursework, domestic or study-abroad programs, postgraduate non-degree coursework, etc.).

If you have more than three undergraduate transcripts or three graduate transcripts to upload, please combine them by uploading a file that contains more than one transcript.

• Scan BOTH sides of your transcript (provided the second side is not blank).
• Depending on the scanner and software, you may either insert individual images (.jpg) into a single word processing document for upload, OR if your software produces a .pdf, simply upload that file.
• The file must be less than 1 MB, in a standard format, WITHOUT password protection or macros. Any of these problems will cause the upload process to fail.
• A diploma is not a transcript.

If you upload a scanned copy of your transcript, you do not need to send a hard copy. The scanned copy fulfills the requirement for the application process. Upon admission, you will be required to supply an official hard copy of your transcript.

Admitted students: If admitted, you will be required to request that ONE official, original hardcopy transcript mailed to Dartmouth Engineering (mailing address below) directly from each college and/or university you have attended in a signed, sealed envelope. We will accept a transcript via email if that is your prior institution’s method of transcript delivery.

International applicants must make arrangements to have their academic records translated and sent along with originals. Where American-style transcripts are not used, the applicant must include all available records including courses, grades, degrees, and rank-in-class. The appropriate university officials must certify these records. Evaluations from WES (World Education Services) can be used instead of official transcripts, but they must be sent directly to Thayer by the evaluation service provider, and they must include a copy of the official transcripts that were evaluated.

Upon admission, supporting materials such as transcripts should be mailed to:

Graduate Admissions Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth 15 Thayer Drive Hanover, NH 03755

Supplemental Form: Research Area, Identifying Faculty, Statement of Purpose/Essay & CV/Resume

Research Area: Engineering PhD students typically are funded through a professor’s sponsored research or a fellowship. Students interested in applying to the PhD program are encouraged to reach out to individual faculty members to discuss potential projects.

Through the PhD program, students may elect one of the six program areas to be reflected as a "concentration." In the application, you will be prompted to select which track you are interested in pursuing. Applicants should indicate all areas of interest in order to be considered for the widest possible range of opportunities. Students can switch program areas after starting the program.

Identifying Dartmouth Engineering faculty members of interest : The supplemental form of the application will be used to match your area(s) to those of faculty or to determine your focus. You must select at least one and may choose up to three faculty from the drop-down list in the application.

Fill this out carefully and list your top faculty interest first. We strongly encourage you to review research by program areas and contact Dartmouth Engineering faculty for an initial conversation about research opportunities.

Statement of Purpose/Essay: You will be prompted to write a brief essay describing your research interests and career goals and the reasons you wish to pursue graduate studies at Dartmouth. Include any information that does not appear elsewhere that will help us evaluate your application. If possible, keep your essay to 1–2 pages.

CV/Resume: Upload your most recent CV or resume.

Optional Essay: Dartmouth Engineering is committed to a climate that acknowledges and embraces diversity of perspectives and backgrounds, supporting a culture that fosters inclusion and actively pursues equity. In this optional essay, applicants are encouraged to share how their personal perspectives and unique life experiences will contribute to Dartmouth and the Dartmouth Engineering community.

TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo (International Applicants)

Non-US citizens must submit language proficiency test scores, with the exception of those who are earning or have earned a degree from institutions in the US or Canada, or who are from the following countries: Australia, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Ghana, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Slovenia, and Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the US.

For all graduate programs, Dartmouth Engineering accepts the following English proficiency tests: TOEFL , IELTS , and Duolingo . During the application process, self-reported scores are acceptable. However, once admitted, students will be required to submit official test results directly from the testing organization.

The ETS code for Thayer School is 3360.

GREs (optional)

GREs are optional for all Dartmouth Engineering graduate programs. If you would like to include GRE scores to give the admissions committee a better understanding of your qualifications, we accept self-reported scores at the time of application. If you enter self-reported scores, you will be required to provide official scores if admitted. Visit the ETS website and use code 3360.

Eligibility Requirements

The foundation for doctoral engineering degree work is undergraduate preparation in science, mathematics, and engineering principles. Applicants must hold a bachelor's or master's degree to be considered for the program, although a master’s degree is not required. Students admitted to the program who are not prepared to complete the first-year requirements are advised to enter the MS program and petition to be admitted to the PhD program. Students who have prior graduate training may be considered for advancement to candidacy after completing one or two terms of the first-year doctoral program.

International Students

Language proficiency test scores are required for non-US citizens, with the exception of those who are earning or have earned a degree from institutions in the US or Canada, or who are from the following countries: Australia, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Ghana, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Slovenia, and Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the US.

While all applications are looked at holistically, we recommend the following score ranges:

• TOEFL scores of 100 or higher
• IELTS scores of 6.5 or higher
• Duolingo scores of 135 or higher

Dartmouth Engineering initiates the visa process. For information about the visa and immigration process, visit Dartmouth's Office of Visa and Immigration Services .

Part-Time Students

The PhD program can also be undertaken part-time: students interested in this option should contact the Senior Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs .

Graduate Admissions Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth 15 Thayer Drive, Hanover, NH 03755 [email protected]

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The PhD Innovation (PhD-I) Program welcomes applicants who are in the process of applying to Dartmouth Engineering's PhD program, as well as applicants who are already enrolled in Dartmouth Engineering's PhD program. The application process differs slightly for each group, and is outlined below. Please read the following instructions carefully. Only complete applications will be considered for admission.

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Students not already enrolled in a Dartmouth Engineering PhD program must submit all required materials for the PhD program listed above in addition to the following:

When completing the online application, check the box indicating "Innovation Program" interest on the program information page of the application.

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Statement on Broad Technology Development Problem (two-pages max): Describe an example of a broad technology development problem that interests you. It should be written in the general form of a proposal for funding. Specify one or two potential Dartmouth Engineering faculty advisors for your proposed work (prior contact with those faculty members by email is recommended).

Current students already enrolled in a Dartmouth Engineering PhD program

Current students already enrolled in a Dartmouth Engineering PhD program must assemble the following materials and submit them via email at [email protected] to apply.

• Letter of recommendation from your thesis advisor. This should be submitted directly from your advisor to [email protected] .
• Current CV/resume.
• reasons for interest in the PhD-I Program
• why the program is relevant to your long-term career goals
• an example demonstrating creativity in arriving at a solution
• Statement (two-pages max) describing an example of a broad technology development problem that interests you. This should be written in the general form of a proposal for funding.
• Combine your CV/resume and two statements into a single .pdf file.
• Label the file following this format: LastNameFirstName_Innovation.pdf
• Email the .pdf as an attachment to: [email protected]

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Applicants must meet all prerequisites and requirements for the standard PhD degree program . New PhD applicants, as well as current Dartmouth Engineering PhD and MD-PhD students are eligible to apply to the PhD Innovation (PhD-I) Program. Current students are advised to consult with their faculty advisor and Professor Eric Fossum , Director of the PhD-I Program, prior to applying.

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The PhD and Certificate Program in Medical Physics welcomes applicants who are currently in the process of applying to Dartmouth Engineering's PhD program, as well as applicants who are currently enrolled in Dartmouth Engineering's PhD program, or any of the physical science PhD programs at Dartmouth. The application process differs slightly for each group. Please read the application instructions carefully. Only complete applications will be considered for admission.

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Students must apply to the Dartmouth Engineering PhD program through the process outlined above , indicating their specific interests on their online application, as well as to Geisel School of Medicine .

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U.S. News and Word Report has again placed MIT’s graduate program in engineering at the top of its annual rankings, released today. The Institute has held the No. 1 spot since 1990, when the magazine first ranked such programs.

The MIT Sloan School of Management also placed highly, in rankings announced April 9. It occupies the No. 5 spot for the best graduate business programs. 

Among individual engineering disciplines, MIT placed first in six areas: aerospace/aeronautical/astronautical engineering, chemical engineering, computer engineering (tied with Stanford University and the University of California at Berkeley), electrical/electronic/communications engineering, materials engineering, and mechanical engineering. It placed second in biomedical engineering/bioengineering (tied with Duke University, Georgia Tech, and Stanford) and nuclear engineering.

In the rankings of individual MBA specialties, MIT placed first in four areas: business analytics, information systems, production/operations, and project management (tied with Carnegie Mellon University). It placed second in supply chain/logistics.

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The path to a career in engineering management.

In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving world, the intersection of engineering and management has become increasingly crucial. Organizations across industries are recognizing the importance of efficient processes, strategic decision-making, and effective leadership to stay competitive and thrive in the global market. Engineering management, with its focus on applying engineering principles to optimize operations, drive innovation, and achieve sustainable growth, offers a wealth of opportunities for those willing to embrace its challenges and rewards. Read on to learn more about how you can break into Engineering Management.

Whether you have just graduated college with a Bachelor’s in Engineering, a seasoned professional looking to transition into a management role, or someone seeking to elevate their career prospects in the engineering field, this blog will help you take the steps necessary to begin a successful career in Management Engineering. 

What is management engineering?

Management Engineering is a broad field focused on optimizing organizational processes, enhancing efficiency, and driving innovation through the application of engineering principles and management methodologies. As a Management Engineer, you will oversee technical projects by applying engineering principles to optimize processes, systems, and operations within organizations. Your role involves analyzing complex technical challenges, identifying inefficiencies, and designing innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, productivity, and overall performance.

Management Engineering offers a rewarding and financially lucrative career path, with the mid-career national salary average reaching approximately $83,000. If you’re looking into working in engineering management, you can expect to work in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, technology, automotive, aerospace, energy, construction, and consulting, among others.

1. Choosing the right educational path

The first step in your path to a career in Management Engineering is to determine what degree to pursue. Most job positions in the engineering field require a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or related fields, such as Industrial Engineering or Electrical Engineering . Whether you're a seasoned professional looking to transition into the engineering field from a different career path or a recent college graduate, you’ll want to have a strong background in engineering.

An engineering degree from NJIT not only equips you with the necessary skills to succeed, but also positions you to secure your dream job in Engineering Management. With a diverse array of engineering programs available fully online, you can pursue your studies conveniently from the comfort of your own home, ensuring flexibility without compromising quality education. If you’re set on a career in Engineering Management, check out NJIT’s online Master of Science in Engineering Management .

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2. Gaining practical experience

A crucial step to beginning a career in Engineering Management is to build your skill set, not just in an academic setting, but outside of the classroom. Having relevant experience under your belt is how you can land that first interview that will lead you to your dream career. There are plenty of ways you can gain practical experience in engineering that can leverage your academic knowledge and enhance your employability in the field. 

Internships can be a great way to gain real-world work experience while obtaining your degree, as they are usually flexible to your student hours. Search for internships by utilizing your university’s career center , visiting career fairs, or going directly to the website of the company you are interested in. One helpful tip for students is to make the most of your research projects by actively seeking out opportunities to apply management engineering principles and collaborate with professors that are professionals in the field. 

As a future professional in Engineering Management, you’ll want to make sure that the work experience you seek equips you with essential skills that align with the jobs you’re interested in. Because working in this field requires a deep understanding of engineering principles, an internship in mechanical, civil, or electrical engineering can help you. In conjunction with understanding engineering concepts, having strong leadership and interpersonal skills is essential to a career in Engineering Management. In addition to gaining important technical skills, don’t forget to cultivate your soft skills as well .

Whether through internships, co-op programs, research projects, or involvement in engineering clubs and organizations, actively engaging in hands-on experiences will not only deepen your understanding of engineering principles but also develop your problem-solving skills and build a strong professional network. Additionally, having such experiences can help those looking to determine whether or not Engineering Management is the right career path, as these opportunities provide an excellent glimpse into what the field has to offer.

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3. Navigating the job market

Navigating the job market in any field can be daunting. Job searching is often a lengthy and exhausting process, especially for fresh graduates who may feel overwhelmed and uncertain about where to start. However, transitioning into the engineering management industry doesn't have to be stressful. There are several proactive steps you can take to kickstart your career journey smoothly and ensure success. After you’ve decided on your academic path and have had a few relevant work experiences, the next step will be to prepare for finding and securing your desired career.

As you continue to gain experiences, be sure to keep your resume up to date and tailor it to the industry and positions you apply for. Your resume should include concise bullet points that summarize and highlight your key achievements, technical skills, and relevant experiences. Each bullet point should be action-oriented and demonstrate your impact in previous roles or projects. Set career goals by getting clear on the industry you want to work in so that you can find the companies that speak to you. Finally, If you encounter rejections during your job search, seek feedback from recruiters or interviewers to understand areas for improvement. Use your experiences as learning opportunities so that you can move forward in your journey.

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Engineering Management is a fulfilling career that offers a unique blend of technical expertise and strategic leadership, allowing professionals to drive innovation, optimize processes, and shape the future of organizations. With opportunities to work across various industries, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and tackle complex challenges, it provides a dynamic and rewarding environment for those passionate about STEM. At NJIT, you can earn your Master’s in Engineering Management with the flexibility of an online format. Get started on your journey to a lucrative career in Management Engineering. Apply today !

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The Integrated Innovation Institute  (III) is working to integrate diverse and varied perspectives to achieve technological innovation. The institute’s master’s programs and online certifications prepare students to launch their own ventures, create meaningful products and services, or pursue a career in product management. The institute’s graduates are makers, entrepreneurs, technologists, scientists, and lifelong learners, emerging from CMU as elite innovators and leaders of cutting-edge, cross-disciplinary initiatives across the world.

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Purdue's graduate programs continued their elevation in latest U.S. News & World Report rankings

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — In the U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-25 Best Graduate School Rankings, 15  programs earned top 10 placements as Purdue continues to elevate its graduate education and research across the board.

“Purdue graduate students and faculty in master’s, doctoral and professional degree programs are among the best in the country,” Purdue President Mung Chiang said. “The latest graduate and research rankings reflect the success of our students and colleagues across multiple colleges as we continue to support scholarly excellence at scale.” 

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Purdue’s heralded agricultural and biological engineering graduate program earned a No. 1 ranking for the fourth consecutive year. In the College of Engineering , 10 out of 12 departments ranked among the top 10 nationally, the best result in college history, with seven improving year over year:

• Agricultural and biological engineering: No. 1
• Aeronautics and astronautics: No. 2 (up four spots)
• Civil engineering: 5 (up two spots)
• Industrial engineering: 6 (up two spots)
• Electrical engineering: No. 7 (up one spot)
• Computer engineering: No. 8. (up two spots)
• Mechanical engineering: No. 8
• Environmental engineering: No. 9 (up three spots)
• Nuclear engineering: No. 10 (up one spot)
• Biomedical engineering: No. 7 (among universities without a medical school)

Several areas related to the Purdue Computes initiative , including the Department of Computer Science — joint across the College of Science and College of Engineering — also saw gains year over year: 

• Computer systems: 13 (up one spot)
• Computer science: 19 (up one spot) 

The reimagined Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business continued its positive momentum, as the information systems and part-time MBA programs each appeared in the rankings for the first time. Also, these top 10 programs maintained or enhanced their ranking:

• Production-operations: No. 3
• Project management: No. 4 (up three spots)
• Supply chain management: No. 7 (up two spots)

“Our graduate students are at the heart of our mission as a leading public land-grant research university, and we’ve consistently prioritized investments in their success,” said Patrick J. Wolfe, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs and diversity. “The hard work of Purdue faculty to elevate our graduate programs and their scholarly impact has driven this continued rise in national rankings, particularly in key strategic areas of enormous consequence to the university as a whole.”

In the School of Nursing in the College of Health and Human Sciences, the Doctor of Nursing Practice program jumped seven spots to No. 24, the biggest gain of any Purdue program in this ranking cycle. The overall master’s program also moved up three spots, to No. 22. Last August the Purdue University Board of Trustees approved plans to construct a transformative Nursing and Pharmacy Education Building , which will continue to accelerate the program’s significant growth. Purdue also had top 10 showings in two additional departments in the College of Health and Human Sciences:

• Speech-language pathology: No. 2
• Audiology: No. 8

The 2024-25 Best Graduate Schools rankings are based on two types of data: expert opinion about program excellence and statistical indicators that measure the quality of a school’s faculty, research and students, and students’ postgraduate outcomes. Data for the rankings in business, education, engineering and nursing disciplines came from statistical surveys of 2,225 programs and from reputation surveys sent to approximately 5,766 academics and 10,941 professionals, conducted in fall 2023 and early 2024. To gather the peer assessment data, U.S. News asked deans, program directors and senior faculty to judge the academic quality of programs in their field on a scale of 1 (marginal) to 5 (outstanding).  

The visibility and stature of Purdue University continues to grow, as evidenced by these latest U.S. News & World Report graduate school rankings and several other accolades recently accrued:

• Earlier this month, Purdue was ranked as a top 8 public university in the U.S., in the top 25 overall domestically and in the top 90 globally in the 2025 QS World University Rankings .
• In February three Purdue online engineering master’s programs placed No. 1 in the U.S. News & World Report rankings of best online programs . Several other online programs made significant leaps to underscore Purdue’s mission to deliver high-quality online programs at scale.
• In the 2024 Times Higher Education World University Rankings , Purdue surged seven spots domestically and over 40 spots globally, ranking No. 9 among U.S. public land-grant universities.
• Purdue enjoyed its best-ever showing in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best College rankings of undergraduate programs , jumping to No. 17 among public universities on a list of 435 ranked national universities and earning a sixth consecutive top 10 Most Innovative (No. 7) ranking.

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Purdue University is a public research institution demonstrating excellence at scale. Ranked among top 10 public universities and with two colleges in the top four in the United States, Purdue discovers and disseminates knowledge with a quality and at a scale second to none. More than 105,000 students study at Purdue across modalities and locations, including nearly 50,000 in person on the West Lafayette campus. Committed to affordability and accessibility, Purdue’s main campus has frozen tuition 13 years in a row. See how Purdue never stops in the persistent pursuit of the next giant leap — including its first comprehensive urban campus in Indianapolis, the Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business, Purdue Computes and the One Health initiative — at  https://www.purdue.edu/president/strategic-initiatives .

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Congratulations to Wen Zhou , who successfully defended her doctoral thesis last week! Wen is the first Ph.D. candidate to complete TLI's Management of Technology minor. 

She received her B.S. in electrical engineering (instrumentation) from the Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and her M.S. in electrical engineering (RF and Microwave) from the University of Minnesota in 2015 and 2019, respectively. Her research interest includes mm-wave IC design, sensing system, and bioinstrumentation

Q: What did you study for your Ph.D, and what was the subject of your thesis?

A: My major is in Electrical Engineering and the subject of my dissertation is: Phase-Modulated Millimeter-Wave Radar SoCs based on Analog Correlators. My advisor Prof. Yahya Tousi and I proposed an innovative radar architecture for millimeter-wave distributed sensing. We spent six years together developing the theory and the prototype system-on-chips of this proposed idea. We have completed the proof-of-concept design and the qualitative validation, and have reached the point of integrating the POC design into a full-functioning radar sensor module and conducting quantitative evaluations.

Q: What drew you to the Management of Technology minor, and how do you feel it was helpful for you?

Q: After I completed the idea proposition and the system design of my research project, I encountered challenges in project planning and tasks breakdown. Back then, moving from a conceptual idea to the realization on silicon looked overwhelmingly complex. To figure out the pathway from idea to prototype, I started to explore graduate level coursework in project management and found the MOT program. Then after the consultation with MOT faculty, I started taking MOT courses and declared it as the minor.

The MOT program exposed me to the full design cycle of innovation process. I took project-based courses on new product design and business development, product innovation and management, financial accounting and corporate venturing. I also audited courses in organization development and technology policy.

The knowledge I learned from the MOT courses effectively guided the direction of my research. We methodically compiled a list of essential features for a minimum viable system, and then implemented the feature list in our radar system-on-chip design, and successfully demonstrated the functionalities of our designed radar system. In the later phase of the project, when we were working on the refinement of the design, we were also following the guidelines to factor in more practical considerations and focusing on the full-solution delivery. The MOT program also made me aware of the business potential of the project. I have also explored the value proposition and the product-market fit of our research project during my free time.

I strongly believe that MOT should be integrated into graduate level engineering programs. My personal view of the mission of higher education is not only to build technical expertise in specific domains, but also to provide candidates the visions of how to direct our expertise to better serve the communities. The MOT curriculum fills in the gap between the technologies we develop in the lab at the U and the real-life needs.

Q: What are your plans post-Ph.D?

After Ph.D. I will join the R&D lab of Samsung Semiconductor at San Diego to work on mm-Wave system architecture. I believe it is a good match to my technical background and research interest, where hopefully I can make direct contributions to the team from the early design definition stage to the product commercialization stage.    

I will also make the most of the nice weather in San Diego and explore outdoor opportunities. Still, I will definitely miss the lakes in Minnesota. I have not finished my adventures here yet--snowkiting on the lake and entering the sea caves along Lake Superior shoreline on foot are still on my bucket list.

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Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

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The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Howard University is a vibrant department offering the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and Master of Science degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Areas of specialization include Geotechnical, Environmental, Structural, Transportation and Water Resources. These are exciting times to study civil and environmental engineering. As our Nation's infrastructure is eroding, civil engineers are being called to address the grand challenges of restoring, protecting, and improving our Nation's infrastructure with a keen eye on sustainable, green design. At Howard University, faculty and students are involved in interdisciplinary research involving collaborations with departments both within Howard and external to Howard, and have made distinct inroads in research and education within our field.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering educates leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, researchers and professionals with an international awareness. Over the years, our alumni have continued to make strong impacts on our profession and society. Howard University's location in Washington, DC affords students with unique opportunities to interact with government agencies, non-government organizations (NGOs), local contractors, companies and industrial affiliates.

About Civil & Environmental Engineering

The Civil Engineering profession is concerned with the built environment. Civil engineers plan, design, and construct major facilities, including highways, transit systems, airports, dams, water and wastewater treatment systems, tunnels, energy facilities, harbors, canals, buildings, and bridges. Civil engineers manage our air, water, and energy resources and protect society from natural catastrophes, such as earthquakes, and the hazards society itself generates in the form of toxic wastes.

Because these functions are often crucial to the day-to-day lives of most people and the facilities involved are physically substantial, civil engineers bear an important responsibility to the public. Their role is often more than just technical, requiring also a high degree of communicative skills and an ability to deal with people.

Civil engineers can be found in industry, consulting firms, and government. This is one of the few areas of engineering in which the engineer often deals directly with the public and public agencies in every phase of major infrastructural projects.

The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering Department offers specialization in environmental, geotechnical, structural, transportation, and water resources engineering.

Environmental Engineering  involves sustainable design for the control and protection of the environment and its resources. Environmental engineers design systems for water quality and treatment, wastewater treatment, hazardous waste management and treatment and control of air pollutants.

Geotechnical Engineering  encompasses the areas of soil mechanics and foundation engineering. It is concerned with design and construction of structures built on or below the ground surface and the physical characteristics of soil and rocks or composite material. Geotechnical engineering includes the design of foundations of bridges and buildings, design of tunnels and dams, and the geological factors affecting all structures.

Structural Engineering  includes the design of all types of structures including buildings, dams, bridges and tunnels and the monitoring of their construction. A primary concern of structural engineers is predicting the loads that a structure will have to resist during its life and ensuring that it will be both safe and useful.

Transportation Engineering  deals with the planning, design, construction and operation of highways, railways, air transportation systems, and their terminals.  Transportation engineers are involved in the total transportation system, including the planning, design, implementation, administration, management, and performance evaluation. Highway engineering and traffic engineering are subfields of transportation engineering that involve highway design, traffic operations, and highway safety.

Water Resources Engineering  involves flood control, harbor and river development and water quantity management. It also includes hydrology, which encompasses the occurrence, distribution, movement and properties of the waters of the Earth and their environmental relationships.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Three to five years after graduating from our civil engineering program, successful graduates will:

• Analyze and design contemporary civil engineering systems independently and as members or leaders of multidisciplinary teams.
• Pursue graduate and professional studies and/or professional development opportunities, including those required to pursue and maintain professional registration.
• Utilize their knowledge, problem-solving, and communication skills in professional careers in government agencies and the private sector.

The program offers instruction and research opportunities in  environmental, geotechnical, structural, transportation, and water resources engineering  and has adopted the student outcomes established by ABET requirements in Criterion 3. Achieving these outcomes establishes the foundation for achieving the program educational objectives. The civil engineering undergraduate program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET,  http://www.abet.org .

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

To meet the requirements for graduation, a student must successfully complete the required 120 credits of course work with a minimum overall cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 and a minimum GPA of 2.0 in civil and environmental engineering courses.

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