Program Overview

PhD in Engineering Management

The PhD in Engineering Management program at Western New England University is designed to prepare students for leadership roles in the management of complex human-technological systems. This full- or part-time program allows students to learn at a technical depth and gain the breadth of knowledge to become successful practitioners, researchers, teachers, and mentors in the management of engineering and technology.

Program Overview

The program focuses on developing skills needed to conduct rigorous research in areas related to the improvement, design, and management of projects and programs within complex human-technological systems. Students can complete the PhD in Engineering Management 100% online, making it an excellent option for working professionals interested in pursuing their program part-time.

Why Choose the PhD in Engineering Management?

The program's philosophy is to graduate students who have the ability to create, evaluate, improve, design, and manage complex human-technological systems. Additionally, students will demonstrate the ability, through dissertation research, to contribute to the body of knowledge in the field of engineering management.

What to Expect

The PhD in Engineering Management focuses on developing skills needed to conduct rigorous research in areas related to the improvement, design, and management of projects and programs within complex human-technological systems.

What Will You Study?

The program requires students to take 10 courses before beginning a dissertation research project, including five core courses that establish a foundation of knowledge from which each student can explore their area of interest. Core courses include:

• Engineering Supply Chain
• Operations Research
• Project Management
• Strategic Economic Decision Making
• Seminar/Research Methods for Engineering Management

Admissions Requirements

Candidates for the PhD in Engineering Management should possess a master's or bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related discipline. A cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 (4.0 scale) is required for admission. A GRE score from the last five years, with a combined verbal and quantitative score of at least 300 with a quantitative score in at least the top 40th percentile, is also required. Candidates whose primary language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in English. Applicants must also have evidence of completion of a probability and statistics course with a grade of at least a "B" and be able to demonstrate competence in at least one structured programming language.

Faculty

The faculty provides personal attention to students, becoming their mentors, learning partners, and colleagues during their education. Faculty interests include areas such as supply chain management, discrete event systems, quality, reliability, global health, human factors, and risk management.

Course Delivery

Courses are offered in-class or online, with options for attending fully in-class, fully online, or a hybrid of both. All lectures are captured and available for online review.

Program Goals and Philosophy

The program's philosophy is to graduate students who have the ability to create, evaluate, improve, design, and manage complex human-technological systems. The program follows three principles:

Principle 1: Provide a Solid Foundation and Depth in Engineering Management Theory and Practice

A solid fundamental understanding of the field is essential for students to be considered experts.

Principle 2: Provide Breadth Across Multiple Types of Human Technological Systems

The program emphasizes case studies and examples within the coursework that are applications in the following three areas:

• Engineering and Manufacturing Systems
• Service Systems
• Logistical Systems

Principle 3: Contribute to the Body of Knowledge in Engineering Management

A requirement of any Doctorate of Philosophy Program in Engineering is the expectation that graduating students will contribute to the body of knowledge in their chosen field by conducting research.

International Students

The College of Engineering enjoys a growing reputation among international students for the caliber of its graduate programs. International candidates are required to attend in-class sessions to comply with student visa requirements.

Program Details

• Total Credits: 57-72
• Course Delivery: In-class or online
• Program Length: Full- or part-time
• Dissertation Requirements: Students must pass a dissertation approval examination and defend their dissertation in front of an advisory committee.