Doctor of Philosophy in Systems Engineering

The field of Systems Engineering has evolved into a blending of disciplines that is well suited for dealing with such concerns as industrial and production systems, lean, logistic systems, healthcare systems, robotics, energy management systems, computer and microprocessor systems, artificial intelligence and expert systems. The Ph.D. program in Systems Engineering is for students who plan careers in industrial or governmental research and development laboratories or problem oriented agencies, as well as in the academic field.

Students can begin doctoral study on a part-time basis, availing themselves of evening courses while working full time in local industry. However, later phases of study and research will require full-time devotion to the program. Students must also fulfill a residency requirement.

Detailed information concerning admissions, degree and course requirements as well as course descriptions can be found in the Systems Engineering Ph.D. section of the Oakland University Graduate Catalog.

Contact Professor Robert Van Til (vantil@oakland.edu, 248-370-2211) for more information concerning the Ph.D. in Systems Engineering program.

If you are interested in applying, please see Graduate Admissions (there are no application fees).