Doctor of Philosophy in Systems Engineering (Ph.D.)

Program Overview

Offered on GW's main campus in Washington, D.C., the Ph.D. in Systems Engineering allows rising scholars to produce original research in the systems engineering field, such as applied enterprise systems engineering and analysis; business and program development; critical infrastructure systems; risk assessment and management; and beyond.

Students can expect to work closely with a faculty advisor in their chosen research area to create a curriculum plan and guidance for the doctoral dissertation. Students will also be expected to teach introductory-level courses to undergraduates, present conference papers, and work with faculty on research grant applications.

There are plenty of good engineering schools in the U.S., but how far can well take you when your goal is to engineer better? At the George Washington University's School of Engineering and Applied Science, students work with professors at the top of their fields and gain access to innovative resources in one of most dynamic, research-driven centers in the world. We offer master's, Ph.D., and certificate programs across a wide range of engineering and technological fields, including:

• Biomedical engineering
• Civil and environmental engineering
• Computer engineering
• Computer science
• Construction Engineering
• Cybersecurity in computer science
• Data analytics
• Electrical engineering
• Engineering management
• Mechanical and aerospace engineering
• Regulatory biomedical engineering
• Systems engineering