Engineering Management Doctoral Program
Program Overview
Program Details
Degree
Doctor of Philosophy
School
Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science
Department
Systems and Enterprises
Available
On Campus & Online
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Engineering Management degree program prepares students to perform the compelling research and high-level design that will advance the field of engineering management across areas such as finance, manufacturing, public policy and the service sector.
The Ph.D. program centers on a curriculum that underscores systems thinking and integrates elements of management, technology and the social sciences. Through the program, students will explore the synergism between technology and business practices while developing the skillset necessary to conduct rigorous research in areas related to the design, improvement and management of projects and programs within complex human/technological systems.
This dynamic, focused training enables students to conduct in-depth analyses of the complex financial, organizational and technological issues that characterize the increasingly interconnected, competitive and challenging world.
The Stevens Advantage: Widen Your Career Options
Thanks to its location in the heart of the New York metropolitan area, Stevens provides its students open doors to a broad network in one of the world’s most dynamic urban environments. Students benefit from the university’s partnerships with municipalities in both New York and New Jersey, as well as their proximity to major organizations and corporations headquartered in Manhattan.
- Graduate Cooperative Education Program: Available with two tracks, your co-op experience can serve as a starting point for a research project or augment your on-campus research with complimentary experience.
- International Student Experience: Tap into our expanding worldwide network of research, academic and alumni partners and mentor with our expert faculty in a number of federally-designated STEM degree programs. Optional Practical Training (OPT) or Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is available to gain work experience in your major/field of study.
- State-of-the-Art Research Labs and Facilities: Build, tinker and test your designs in Stevens' MakerCenter, Prototype and Object Fabrication Lab, or numerous other research facilities.
- Research Opportunities: Renowned faculty, labs and research centers – as well as industry partnerships and funding from leading national agencies – support strategic and interdisciplinary research in engineering and science.
- Assistantships and Fellowships: Stevens offers funding to select graduate students in the form of teaching assistantships, research assistantships and fellowships. Limited in number, these highly competitive opportunities are awarded to exceptional candidates based on merit.
- Expanded Learning Options: The Schaefer School offers new opportunities for doctoral students to do coursework at universities in the New York City area – and around the world – through our growing list of academic partnerships with other prestigious universities.
Program Admission Requirements
- Transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended
- Two letters of recommendation (academic or professional only; Select Ph.D. programs require a third letter of recommendation)
- Statement of Purpose
- $60 non-refundable Application Fee
- Proof of English language proficiency
- Resume/CV
- Writing sample(s). All applicants are encouraged to submit a lab report (preferable) or paper that they wrote, individually, for an engineering course. Applicants who have published a journal article are also encouraged to submit a copy of their article.
Curriculum Overview
View objectives, outcomes, and other Ph.D. curriculum details in the most recent academic catalog.
Each Ph.D. curriculum must also adhere to the institution-wide standards listed in the doctoral handbook.
If you have existing graduate credits or experience in this area of study, contact to discuss opportunities to include it in the curriculum.
Fellowships & Assistantships
Information about assistantships and fellowships can be found here.
STEM Designated Degree Programs
The four fields comprising STEM – science, technology, engineering and mathematics – offer a wide variety of professions that are classified as some of the highest-growing and highest-paying jobs right now and in the future.
And for international students, the demand for STEM-related professionals in the United States can open the door for an extended stay.
An ever-growing list of eligible programs across all levels is available here.
Graduate Programs That Advance Your Career
The Department of Systems and Enterprises doctoral programs develop in-demand knowledge and skills that put you on track for career success in a variety of roles. Our graduates have been hired at companies like:
- Accenture
- AT&T
- CISCO
- IBM
- Lockheed Martin
- Verizon
- UPS
A Tech Forward Education
The educational experience in our programs is designed to imbue you with the mindset, skills, and abilities you need to stay relevant in a rapidly-evolving technological and professional landscape.
Research Collaboration
The multidisciplinary collaborations that can take place are the best aspect of the engineering management doctoral program. Collaborations with researchers from other areas enrich the quality of the research and learning experience, and the technical knowledge ultimately acquired is of the highest quality.
Related Programs
- Engineering Management Master's Program: The Engineering Management program equips students with tools and methodologies needed to manage complexity.
- Systems Engineering Doctoral Program: The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Systems Engineering prepares students to become systems thinkers who, through exploring the synergism of engineering, systems and management, learn to proactively assess challenges from all angles, see the big picture, and ultimately create elegant solutions to enterprise-wide problems.