PhD in Engineering

The PhD in Engineering at North Dakota State University takes an interdisciplinary approach to engineering. A single, doctoral program for agricultural and biosystems engineering, civil engineering, electrical and computer engineering, industrial and manufacturing engineering, and mechanical engineering provides students with both general knowledge and in-depth understanding of one major area of concentration. Students are able to construct individualized programs that emphasize one or more engineering areas.

• Hold a baccalaureate degree or a master's degree from an educational institution of recognized standing.
• Have adequate preparation in engineering and show potential to undertake advanced study and research as evidened by academic performance and experience.
• Have earned a cumulative grade point average in all courses of at least 3.0 or equivalent at both the baccalaureate and the graduate level.

90 Semester Credits needed when entering with a baccalaureate degree

Courses: 51 credits minimum
Cognate & Minor Areas
Engineering 789-Research Methods
And a minimum of 9 additional credits in:
Engineering
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Computer Science
Other related area approved by the advisory committee

Area of Concentration
Minimum of 24 credits in:
Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

Dissertation & Seminars:
30 credits minimum

60 Semester Credits needed when entering with a master's degree

Courses: 21 credits minimum
Cognate & Minor Areas
Engineering 789-Research Methods

Dissertation & Seminars:
30 credits minimum

Introduction

Admission Requirements

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College of Engineering and Architecture
PhD in Engineering

Introduction

Admission Requirements

Program Requirements

College of Engineering and Architecture PhD in Engineering

College of Engineering and Architecture
PhD in Engineering