Ph.D. Programs in Systems Engineering Prepared by James Rodenkirch and Michael Harper

Introduction This presentation provides a cornerstone for a Ph.D in Systems Engineering at Southern Methodist University by benchmarking various top programs in the United States.

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PhD Systems Engineering University University of Virginia Charlottesville, VI The Doctor of Philosophy Degree A research degree providing the student with advanced and individual research in the area of Systems and Information Engineering. The program includes four components: course work, research, seminar, and involvement in the intellectual life of the university.

University of Virginia School and Department School of Engineering and Applied Science Department of Systems and Information Engineering Faculty Full Time 17 Adjunct 0 Areas of Student Research Modeling and Simulation of Systems Risk Management of Engineering Systems Construction of Decision Aids for Specific Decision Makers Environmental and Ethical Aspects of Systems Design Unique Features Diverse areas of concentration with research focused professors Commonwealth Graduate Engineering Distance Learning Program for Masters Degree’s

University of Virginia Admission Requirements - One year of undergraduate calculus including differential equations - Working knowledge of at least one high level programming language - Two undergraduate courses in calculus based probability and statistics - Mathematical programming or linear algebra - Letters of recommendation - Average GRE Score - Admissions essay Degree Requirements - Complete of an approved plan of study - Pass a qualifying exam - 26 hours of coursework beyond the masters degree, including 6 hours of graduate mathematics - Oral and written comprehensive exam - 24 credit hours of research - Present a dissertation proposal - Present at least one seminar - Publish at least one conference proceedings paper - Admission to candidacy for the degree - Pass a final exam of the dissertation

University of Virginia Graduate System Engineering Courses - Introduction to Systems Engineering - Systems Management and Integration - Knowledge Based Systems - Risk Analysis - Environmental Systems Analysis - Total Quality Engineering - Case Studies in Systems Engineering - Research methods in Systems Engineering - Advanced System Simulation - Response Surface Methods for Product and Process Design - Sequencing and Scheduling Delivery Options - On campus only

PhD Systems Engineering University University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania The Doctor of Philosophy Degree A research oriented degree conferred in recognition of original contributions, high attainment, and proven research competence specializing in the design, integration, control, and management of large-scale complex systems. This program requires a minimum of 20 graduate course units

University of Pennsylvania School and Department School of Engineering and Applied Science Department of Electrical & Systems Engineering Faculty Full Time 25 Part Time28 Areas of Student Research Informatics, Nanotechnology, Distributed Systems, Information Systems, Infrastructure Systems, Environmental and Resource Systems Engineering, Transportation Systems Engineering, Logistics Systems Engineering, Systems Methodology and Operations Research Unique Features Full time professor who is also the deputy director of the National Science Foundation (NSF). Ackoff Center for Advancement of Systems Approaches.

University of Pennsylvania Admission Requirements GPA and class rank of all institutions attended Two letters of recommendation GRE General Test score of 2160 Statement of Purpose: A discussion of academic and career objectives Degree Requirements A minimum of 20 graduate course units is required A written qualifying examination Submit and defend a dissertation proposal Submit and successfully defend a dissertation

University of Pennsylvania SE Courses Service Systems Engineering Computer Integration of Systems Systems Methodology Project Management Systems Manufacturing Operations Management Urban Transportation Systems and Technology Information Systems for E-Commerce Earthquake Engineering Dissertation The Ph.D. Dissertation Defense in Systems Engineering will be conducted by the Ph.D. Dissertation Committee. The student is expected to work closely with his or her Research Advisor on the dissertation research, and with the other members of the Dissertation Committee as appropriate. Delivery Options On campus

PhD Systems Engineering University University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA The Doctor of Philosophy Degree A research degree preparing students for leadership in Industrial and Systems Engineering research and university-level education The program focuses on the integration of technology and commercial enterprise.

University of Southern California School and Department School of Engineering Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering Faculty Full Time 9 Adjunct 20 Areas of Student Research Modeling and Simulation of Manufacturing Systems Transportation and Control Systems Engineering Management Unique Features Faculty membership in the National Academy of Engineering Masters in Industrial/Systems Engineering and MBA Joint Degree

University of Southern California Admission Requirements - Masters Degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering or equivalent - GRE Verbal: GRE Quantitative: Letters of recommendation - Personal Statement Degree Requirements - Pass a screening examination - Complete of an approved plan of study - Pass a qualifying examination - 60 units of graduate coursework - Maintain a minimum overall 3.5 GPA - Dissertation Defense

University of Southern California Graduate System Engineering Courses - Continuous Systems Simulation - Inventory Systems - Engineering Project Management - Advanced Production Planning - Management of Engineering Teams - Computer Aided Manufacturing - Value and Decision Theory - Performance Analysis - The Modern Manufacturing Enterprise System - Cognitive Engineering - Sequencing and Scheduling Delivery Options - On campus only

PhD Systems Engineering University Rutgers University Newark, NJ The Doctor of Philosophy Degree A research degree preparing students for advanced study in production, manufacturing; quality, reliability; systems engineering, and aviation safety.

Rutgers University School and Department College of Engineering Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering Faculty Full Time 10 Students Masters 30 PhD 30 Areas of Student Research Industrial and Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Systems, Quality and Reliability Engineering, Information Technology Unique Features Strong relationship with National Science Foundation, D.O.D., FAA, and private industry

Rutgers University Admission Requirements Bachelor of Science Degree 3.0 GPA for undergraduate engineering degree, 3.2 for others Letters of recommendation GRE verbal 560 quantitative 750 analytical 690 Degree Requirements Complete an approved plan of study 72 hours beyond a bachelor’s degree Doctoral exam (two parts) after completing one year of course work Complete a defense of the dissertation

Rutgers University Dissertation Twenty four hours in approved program/field of study. Each candidate is advised by a four member supervisor committee. The committee consists of at least three members of the school’s ISE department and one from outside the department (e.g., recognized leader in industry or academia outside the ISE department) Delivery Options On campus SE Courses Systems Reliability Engineering Manufacturing Information Systems Distribution Systems Enterprise Integration Application of Human Factors to Decision Systems Engineering Simulation of Production Systems

PhD Systems Engineering University University of Alabama Huntsville, Alabama The Doctor of Philosophy Degree A research-oriented degree awarded upon the demonstration of scholarly competence in Systems Engineering. This program includes at least 48 hours of graduate course work including 18 hours of major courses, 15 hours of supporting courses, 6 hours of a foreign language or ancillary skill and a dissertation of 18 hours.

University of Alabama at Huntsville School and Department College of Engineering Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering Faculty Full Time 9 Areas of Student Research Engineering Management, Quality and Reliability Engineering, Operations Research, Systems Simulation, Technology Management Unique Features Strong relationship with NASA and industry American Society for Engineering Management Robust Distance Learning Program for Masters and PhD

University of Alabama at Huntsville Admission Requirements - Bachelor of Science Degree Undergraduate GPA - Letters of recommendation GRE Score (verbal, quantitative, analytical) - Admissions essay Degree Requirements - Complete of an approved plan of study - Pass a preliminary exam after three core courses in the proposed major - 66 hours beyond a bachelor’s degree - Oral and written comprehensive exam - Present a dissertation proposal - enroll in at least 9 semester hours of graduate work in two consecutive semesters - Admission to candidacy for the degree - Pass a final exam of the dissertation - Each candidate is advised by a five member supervisor committee. The committee consists of at least three members representing the field of study and one from each of the minor fields).

University of Alabama at Huntsville SE Courses Introduction to Systems Engineering Human Factors in Systems Design Advanced System Simulation Integrated Product and Process Design Engineering Economic Analysis Systems Modeling Degree Options First Minor Fifteen hours in Engineering Management, Operations Research, Quality Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Systems Simulation, or Technology Management. Second Minor Twelve hours in Statistical Methods for Engineers, Advanced Statistical Applications and two additional math or statistics courses. Delivery Options - On campus - Distance Learning

PhD Systems Engineering University Massachusetts Institute of Technology Boston, Massachusetts The Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Technology, Management and Policy) A pilot program focused for which engineers receive an education in and conduct integrative original, fundamental, generalizable research on engineering systems with an emphasis on the societal implications on the system and of the system.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology School and Department School of Engineering Engineering Systems Division Faculty Full Time: 30 Areas of Student Research Technology and Policy, Transportation, System Design and Management, and Logistics. Groups include the Lean Aerospace Initiative (LEI), Fast and Flexible Manufacturing, and the Internet and Telecom Convergence groups. Unique Features Strong partnerships with industry (Compaq, Motorola, Eastman Kodak) as part of a research effort for the “Leaders for Manufacturing Program” at the school.

Admission Requirements Strong Technical Background 3.0 GPA for undergraduate engineering degree, 3.2 for others Three letters of recommendation, including one from an ESD faculty member GRE Test (600 in quantitative & analytical aptitude each and 500+ in verbal skills) Degree Requirements Complete an approved plan of study Doctoral exam (two parts) after completing one year of course work Complete a defense of the dissertation Massachusetts Institute of Technology

SE Courses Systems Theory Design and Architectures Socio-technical Enterprise Systems Research Methods Remaining four classes are agreed to by the student’s doctoral committee. Dissertation Twenty four hours in approved program/field of study. Each candidate is advised by a four member supervisor committee. The committee consists of at least three members of the school’s ISE department and one from outside the department (e.g., recognized leader in industry or academia outside the ISE department). Delivery Options On campus

University of Virginia University University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA The Doctor of Philosophy Degree The School of Engineering and Applied Science offers instruction leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Systems Engineering.

School and Department School of Engineering and Applied Science Department of Systems and Information Engineering Faculty Full Time: 18 Areas of Student Research Crime Data Analysis; Environmental; ERICA; Ethics / Invention; Financial Engineering; Human-Computer Interaction; Networks; Risk Analysis; Semiconductors; System Monitoring and Quality Control; Transportation Systems; Weather / Flood Forecasting University of Virginia

Unique Features Start career close to senior management and with immediate exposure to critical strategic issues Frequent client interaction and on-site exposure to the systems under investigation Admission Requirements Completed coursework with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or better, Completion of the GRE, Passed the qualifying examination, Received approval for the dissertation proposal, and Presented at least one seminar. University of Virginia

Degree Requirements Complete an approved plan of study consisting of at least 26 credit hours of coursework beyond the master's degree and 24 credit hours of research beyond the master's degree. Pass a PhD qualifying examination. Present a dissertation proposal. Present at least one seminar, either at the university, or at an approved conference or symposium. Publish at least one conference proceedings paper. Have at least one article published or under review in an archival journal in the student’s research area. Be admitted to candidacy for the degree. Pass a final examination on the dissertation.

SE Courses Introduction to Systems Engineering Systems Management Integration Engineering Stochastic Systems The Art Science Of Modeling Decision Analysis Cognitive Systems Engineering Risk Analysis Environmental Systems Analysis Heuristics -- Design Analysis and Evaluation Time Series Analysis and Forecasting Advanced System Simulation Response Surface Methodology Systems Engineering Seminar University of Virginia

Minor Not Available? Dissertation The student requests appointment of the dissertation examining committee using Form G105. The student's recommendations concerning membership of the examining committee should be based on knowledge of the nominated faculty members' academic and professional backgrounds, research interests, and availabilities, supplemented by discussions with the nominees, and by discussions with the student's faculty advisor. The examining committee should be composed of at least 5 faculty members. At least 3 members of the examining committee must be from the Department of Systems and Information Engineering (not including jointly appointed faculty). At least one committee member must be from outside the SIE department. Delivery Options On campus University of Virginia

University Georgia Tech University Atlanta, Georgia The Doctor of Philosophy Degree Offered through the School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, it is a degree that recognizes demonstrated proficiency and high achievement in research within the fields represented by the School. Georgia Tech University

School and Department College of Engineering Industrial and Systems Engineering Faculty Full Time: Nearly 60 Areas of Student Research The program includes majors in the following concentrations: Optimization, Stochastic Systems, Manufacturing and Logistics, Engineering Economic Decision Analysis, Applied Statistics, Human-Integrated Systems and Algorithms, Combinatorics and Optimization (ACO). Unique Features Rated as one of the top five Engineering Schools in in the nation as reported by U.S. News & World Report for Moreover, the Industrial and Sys. Engineering program was ranked number one for the 13th year in a row.

Admission Requirements Admissions decisions are based on information derived from three sources: Performance in all prior degree programs (earned GPA, field(s), institution(s)): average GPA is for Ph.D. applicants. GRE scores, especially the quantitative and analytical portions: average scores for Ph.D. applicants are 788 and 752 respectively. Credible letters of reference. Degree Requirements Although there are no fixed course requirements for a Ph.D. the student must take at least three full semesters of course work beyond a baccalaureate Submit a written statement describing their motivation for a Ph.D. First year review Comprehensive exam that includes one or both an oral and written portion Complete a defense of the dissertation Georgia Tech University

SE Courses Manufacturing Systems (F,S) Warehousing Systems (F,S) Models of Human-Machine Systems (S) Topics in Human-Integrated Systems Design of Human-Integrated Systems (F) Safety-Critical Real-Time Systems Measurement of Human-Integrated Systems (S) Dynamic System Simulation & Modeling Minor Nine semester hours outside a student’s primary area of study Georgia Tech University

Dissertation There are two committees for the dissertation. The first one is the Thesis Advisory Committee that is made up of at least three individuals of which one is the Thesis Advisor. The majority of the committee shall consist of members of the Academic Faculty. This committee approves the research topic and provides advise and guidance during the research. The other committee is Final Doctoral Examination Committee that consists of at least five individuals of which one must be the Thesis Advisor. These members are presented the final product. Delivery Options On campus Georgia Tech University