Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 48 months (4–5 years)
- Start date: August 2027
- Application deadline: Not specified
- Language: English
- Credits: 60 alternative credits
- Delivered: On Campus
- Campus location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Disciplines: Industrial & Systems Engineering; Management Studies
Overview
Work across multiple disciplines and develop their individual academic, professional and career focus within this Engineering Systems and Management PhD program from Khalifa University.
Learning outcomes
Students graduating with the PhD in Engineering Systems and Management (ESMA) will be able to:
- Demonstrate appropriate breadth and depth of knowledge that is at the frontier of the engineering systems and management discipline and their areas of specialization.
- Conduct and defend original independent research that results in significant contributions to knowledge in the engineering systems and management field and leads to publishable quality scholarly articles.
- Understand and value diverse methodologies and techniques for solving critical problems in research.
- Verify, justify and evaluate the various aspects of the solution to a complex engineering systems and management problem.
- Communicate effectively and professionally, in written and oral forms, the major tenets of their field and their work to a variety of audiences.
- Demonstrate a commitment to ethical behavior in research and professional activities.
- Contribute effectively in multidisciplinary collaborative environments.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Production and Facilities Planning
- Applied Statistics and Quality Control
- Engineering Economics
- Operations Research and Optimization
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3.5
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 91
IELTS: 6.5
General requirements
- Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent (e.g. an upper second-class honors in a UK-style degree, from a reputable accredited institution).
- Completion of a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum CGPA of 3.25 out of 4.0 or equivalent from a reputable accredited institution.
- A minimum of two referee recommendations (provided via online form).
- Statement of purpose (500–1,000 words).
- Research statement (500–1,000 words).
- Admission interview.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 38,733 AUD / year (≈ 99,990 AED / year)
- Domestic: 38,733 AUD / year (≈ 99,990 AED / year)
Living costs
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: 1,937–3,331 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
