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  3. Engineering Systems (Ph.D.)

Program Requirements for Admission

Note: In addition to the general prerequisites for admission to the Graduate School, the following is required by this degree program:

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GPA Applicants to the Ph.D. program in Engineering Systems are required to have completed a bachelor's degree in engineering from an institution holding accreditation as outlined in GCAC-301 Qualifications for Admission, with a minimum 3.0 grade-point average (on a 4.0 scale).
Education

Applicants are required to have completed a master’s degree in engineering or another STEM field.

Note that applicants with a bachelor’s degree from a non-engineering STEM field may be admitted on a provisional basis pending successful completion of specific engineering core courses per recommendation of the admissions committee for the Ph.D. in Engineering Systems.

Supporting Materials
  • Scores from the GRE General Test

  • Three letters of reference

  • A personal statement sharing relevant experience and goals

  • A resume

  • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended

  • International students must provide test scores as required by the Graduate School 

Application Deadline

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Spring October 31
Fall January 31

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