Program Overview

PhD in Engineering - Engineering Systems Management

The PhD in Engineering - Engineering Systems Management (PhD-ESM) is designed to produce the next generation of leading academics and industry experts in the field of Engineering Systems Management (ESM). The program addresses fundamental research problems of national and global importance for the 21st century, including Supply Chain Management, Sustainable Construction Project Management, and Smart Cities Management.

Program Overview

PhD-ESM students work with AUS engineering faculty at the forefront of their fields, engaged in a wide range of disciplines. 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.

Program Structure

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

1. Core courses, which include methodological courses related to key aspects of theoretical and applied research.
2. Six elective courses designed to suit the research interests of candidates, with the aim of strengthening their knowledge in their area of research.
3. 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.

Admission

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. 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.

Admission Requirements

To be fully admitted to the PhD-ESM degree program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Hold a master's degree in engineering from an accredited university recognized by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and by AUS, with a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) or its equivalent.
• Alternatively, hold a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university recognized by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and by AUS, with a minimum CGPA of 3.5 (on a scale of 4.0) or its equivalent.
• 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 bridging courses, which do not generate credit hours towards the completion of the degree program and are not counted in the grade point average of the student.

Mission Statement

The mission of the PhD-ESM program is to educate future researchers, practitioners, innovators, and academics, providing them with 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.

Program Objectives

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.

Degree Plan

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 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

Students must successfully complete a minimum of six elective courses (for a minimum of 18 credits) selected from the following research areas:

• Supply Chain Management
• Sustainable Construction Project Management
• Smart Cities
• Engineering Management

Course Descriptions

Detailed descriptions of the required and elective courses are provided, including ESM 701 Research Methods, ESM 702 Multivariate Data Analysis, ESM 795 Doctoral Seminar, and ESM 799 Dissertation, as well as various elective courses in the areas of Supply Chain Management, Sustainable Construction Project Management, Smart Cities, and Engineering Management.

Faculty

The PhD-ESM program is supported by a diverse group of faculty members with expertise in various areas of engineering systems management, including:

• Dr. Irtishad U. Ahmad
• Dr. Moncer Hariga
• Dr. Mohamed Ben-Daya
• Dr. AbdulRahim Shamayleh
• Dr. Mahmoud Awad
• Dr. Mojahid Osman
• Dr. Rami As'ad
• Dr. Akmal Abdelfatah
• Dr. Malick Ndiaye
• Dr. Zied Bahroun
• Dr. Noha Hassan Hussein
• Dr. Salwa Beheiry
• Dr. Sameh El-Sayegh
• Dr. Imran Zualkernan
• Dr. Abdul-Rahman Al-Ali
• Dr. Taha Landolsi
• Dr. Jerry Kolo
• Dr. Ghassan Abu-Lebdeh
• Dr. Maruf Mortula
• Dr. Serter Atabay
• Dr. Usman Tariq
• Dr. Fatin Samara
• Dr. Vian Ahmed
• Dr. Ayman Alzaatreh
• Dr. Norita Ahmad
• Dr. Mohamed Hassan
• Dr. Marie-France Waxin
• Dr. Abroon Qazi
• Dr. Hussam Alshraideh
• Dr. Ahmed Osman-Ahmed
• Dr. Mostafa Shaaban