Doctoral Degree Programs

The School of Systems and Enterprises (SSE) at Stevens is solving critical national and global challenges of the 21st century through the use of state-of-the-art systems approaches.

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The school is the preeminent provider of systems-centered research, knowledge, tools, teaching/training and partnerships that significantly impact the most complex challenges of national and global significance. At SSE, the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programs are research-oriented degree programs that prepare the next generation of technical leaders to make original contributions in theory and in practice. Our graduates make an impact on global challenges in areas of research and development, policy and strategy, and entrepreneurial innovation in spaces such as academia, government, non-profit organizations and industry.

To prepare graduates for positions of leadership, we provide:

A solid foundation in research methods and methodologies
Core competencies in system modeling and analysis
A unique “systems” perspective on how they address engineering and governance challenges
A track record of publication in peer-reviewed journals by the time they graduate
Proven written and oral communication skills

Programs

Engineering Management

Socio-Technical Systems

Systems Engineering

SSE Doctoral Student Handbook

The programs leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree are designed to develop students’ ability to perform research or high-level design in systems engineering, socio-technical systems and/or engineering management.

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The Stevens Doctoral Advantage

Stevens is the "go to" University for systems-centered research. Here's why.

Pragmatic Programs

Academic programs that are pragmatic and focused toward solving real-world problems.

National Centers of Excellence

Three national centers selected by the U.S. government to lead research that addresses global critical needs.

World-Class Faculty

Faculty that are NAE members, IEEE fellows, holders of multiple patents and editors of prestigious journals.

Peer Recognition

Opportunity to publish three papers in peer reviewed technical journals allows students to represent best scholarship.

Flexible Study Options

Students have the option to pursue a doctoral degree full-time or part-time, with no residency requirement.