Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) from North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University prepares students for successful careers as teachers, researchers, and leaders in academia, industry and the public sector.

The program emphasizes the systems engineering, collaboration and engagement skills critical to addressing the complex societal problems of tomorrow. ISE graduate students tackle these problems in a supportive environment working with nationally-recognized faculty.

Career Prospects

A discipline that traces its roots to the Industrial Revolution, IES today includes a wide variety of occupational areas ranging from manufacturing to healthcare institutions. Our outstanding faculty and academic advisors will help ensure that whatever career focus you choose, you'll be fully prepared for impact in the workplace.

Programme Structure

Program Outcomes:

The Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial and Systems Engineering program will prepare graduates to Demonstrate broad knowledge of industrial and systems engineering sub-disciplines and deep knowledge of a specific sub-discipline.

Effectively teach industrial and systems engineering methods and tools.

Independently perform research with mentoring from a faculty member.

Decompose systems into component parts and logically model and evaluate using mathematical, statistical and computational tools.

Construct and improve integrated systems or processes consisting of people, materials, information, equipment and energy considering life cycle factors.

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Greensboro, 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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General requirements

Online application for admission to the Graduate College. The application is also accessible from the Graduate College’s website.

Application fee: Non-refundable application processing fee of $60.

Transcripts: One unofficial copy of transcript(s)/mark sheet(s) from all colleges and universities previously attended must be uploaded on the application portal.

Recommendations: Three recommendations are expected. Enter required information (name, email, etc.) for each recommender to allow the recommendation form to be accessible from the application portal.

One unofficial copy of graduate test scores (GRE/GMAT) if required by the program.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

45225 USD / full

≈ 45225 USD / full
Out-of-State

45225 USD / full

≈ 45225 USD / full
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13230 USD / full

≈ 13230 USD / full

Living costs

Greensboro

United States

1001 - 1540 USD / month

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