Overview

The curriculum integrates the School of Earth and Space Exploration's science, instrumentation and systems engineering core courses with related coursework from the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.

The Exploration Systems Design (Systems Engineering) program at Arizona State University prepares students in the design, planning, creation and operation of complex exploration systems, including spaceflight and missions and large, multidisciplinary experiments.

Career Opportunities

Professionals with expertise in exploration systems design are in high demand across sectors and industries, including remote sensing, systems engineering, data science, consulting, Earth and planetary science, and engineering.

The doctoral degree in exploration systems design is generally required for careers in post-secondary education and research.

Career examples include:

data scientist
engineering professor
instrument builder
project manager
research engineer
systems engineer

Programme Structure

You can study:

artificial intelligence
human factors engineering
smart materials and structures
robot modeling
natural sciences
instrumentation design
systems engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

84 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tempe, United States

Disciplines

Industrial & Systems Engineering Aerospace Engineering View 71 other PhDs in Industrial & Systems Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution.

All applicants must submit:

graduate admissions application and application fee
official transcripts
statement of purpose
three letters of recommendation
proof of English proficiency

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

30348 USD / year

≈ 30348 USD / year
Out-of-State

27810 USD / year

≈ 27810 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12940 USD / year

≈ 12940 USD / year

Living costs

Tempe

United States

900 - 1350 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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