Overview

The Systems Engineering program is aimed at advancing the understanding of complex engineering systems and where these systems are inclusive of technological aspects, as well as social, cultural, environmental and other interacting components that impact the input, output and interactions within a system.

The program at Arizona State University prepares students to identify, model, analyze, interpret, optimize and manage the multidimensional interactions of the ever-increasing complexity of modern technological and societal challenges.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the doctoral program in systems engineering are prepared for industry careers in areas such as:

automotive systems
energy systems, including alternative energy and grids
manufacturing
robotics

Programme Structure

What you will learn:

The core curriculum provides the basis for systems thinking, systems identification, systems modeling and systems design and analysis using diverse disciplinary methodological approaches.
Students in this program use their capacity to evaluate complex systems and a depth of mathematical maturity to study problems for which complexity is impeding progress.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Mesa, United States

Disciplines

Industrial & Systems Engineering View 71 other PhDs in Industrial & Systems Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a minimum of a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering from a regionally accredited institution, or if they have earned the equivalent of a US bachelor's degree from an international institution that is officially recognized by that country in engineering, physical sciences, mathematics or a similar field.

All applicants must submit:

graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts from each college or university attended
two letters of recommendation
GRE scores
statement of purpose
resume or curriculum vitae
proof of English proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

30348 USD / year

≈ 30348 USD / year
Out-of-State

27810 USD / year

≈ 27810 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12940 USD / year

≈ 12940 USD / year

Living costs

Mesa

United States

900 - 1350 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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