Program Overview

Doctorate in Industrial Engineering

Overview

A Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in industrial engineering from Wichita State will prepare you for high-paying, high-demand career options in research, design, improvement, and management of systems in manufacturing and service organizations. You’ll have access to some of the best research facilities in the country and the chance to work and research with faculty and industry professionals on campus and throughout Kansas’ largest city.

Admission to the Program

To be admitted into the Ph.D. program, you must:

• Have a minimum 3.25 GPA in all graduate coursework
• Have a master’s degree in engineering, physical science, or other related discipline
• Applicants whose native language is not English must submit official, acceptable scores for either the TOEFL, the Academic Module of the IELTS examination, or the PTE-Academic test

Curriculum

The Ph.D. in industrial engineering curriculum equips you with the knowledge and skills to conduct independent research–and offers advanced knowledge in the IME concentrations.

To earn the Ph.D., students must pass comprehensive exams, a dissertation approval exam, and dissertation defense.

Careers

Whether you’re pursuing a promotion or preparing for a Ph.D., WSU’s vast industry connections, research opportunities, and unmatched facilities create an environment for our engineering students to gain the expertise that leads to dream careers.

Applied Learning

At Wichita State, applied learning is everything. In fact, every degree we offer has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it, equipping you with the relevant skills and experience to make you workforce ready before graduation.