Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Management

You must have completed the equivalent of at least three years of full-time work beyond a bachelor’s degree to be considered for this program. As a student in the program, you will conduct original research under the supervision of an advisor, and write and successfully defend a dissertation. You must normally spend at least two sequential semesters in full-time residence at the university.Our department features the first engineering management program in the country, and one of the best and highest-rated systems engineering programs in the world. Engineering management as an academic field originated on this campus in the mid-1960s thanks to the hard work of Professor Bernard Sarchet, and today we still are one of the top producers of graduates in this field.Engineering management focuses on the convergence of engineering, technology and business, and our department prepares individuals to work in that multidisciplinary arena.Our bachelor of science in engineering management is one of only five ABET accredited degrees in this field, and our masters of science in engineering management is one of only a few certified by the American Society of Engineering Management.Our systems engineering graduate program was developed in 1999 from a proposal to the Boeing Company to provide off-campus systems engineering graduate education to Boeing engineers and their suppliers worldwide. Since then, the graduate program has grown exponentially, educating professionals from over 20 companies around the world.

Letters of recommendation (general requirements listed below, individual programs may vary) 0 for non-thesis master’s programs 2 for thesis master’s programs 3 for PhD and DE programs Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Unofficial transcripts are accepted at the time of application. Upon arrival on campus, you must request that an official copy of your transcript(s) to be sent to us directly from your previous university’s registrar's office. Once we receive the official documents, we will verify them. If there are any discrepancies between the unofficial documents you submitted, Missouri S&T will withdraw your admission and you will not be allowed to apply to S&T in the future. A statement of purpose (personal statement) of 1,000 words or less on why you are interested in the program A resume or curriculum vitae.