PhD in Engineering - Engineering Systems Management
About This Programme
A 54-credit research doctorate with tracks in supply-chain management, sustainable construction project management, smart cities and engineering management, combining coursework with a 30-credit dissertation. Prepares graduates for research and leadership careers.
Course Highlights
- Research centred on supply-chain management, sustainable construction project management, smart-cities management and engineering management
- Both master's-entry (54 credits) and direct-from-bachelor's (60 credits) routes
- Written and oral qualifying examination
- Interdisciplinary: Department of Industrial Engineering with cross-CEN faculty
What You'll Study
6 credits of required courses + at least 18 elective credits + seminar + qualifying exam, plus a 30-credit dissertation (ESM 799); direct-admission (bachelor's) entrants add 6 bridging credits and 6 further elective credits (60 total). Written and oral qualifying exam, then proposal and public defence.
Required Courses (36 credits incl. dissertation)
- ESM 701 Research Methods3 credits
- ESM 702 Multivariate Data Analysis3 credits
- ESM 790 Qualifying Examination0 credits
- ESM 795 Doctoral Seminar0 credits
Elective Courses (18 credits master's-entry / 24 credits direct-admission)
- BSE 736 Healthcare Technology Innovation, Management and Transfer3 credits
- ESM 710 Advanced Decision Making Analysis3 credits
- ESM 711 Deterministic Optimization Techniques3 credits
- ESM 712 Advanced Supply Chain Management3 credits
- ESM 720 Sustainable Development for Engineers3 credits
- ESM 721 Sustainable Development and Global Competitiveness3 credits
- ESM 722 Sustainable Analytics and Resource Management3 credits
- ESM 723 The Living Building3 credits
- ESM 724 Sustainable Ecosystems3 credits
- ESM 725 Programs and Portfolio Management3 credits
- ESM 730 Tools for Big Data3 credits
- ESM 732 Networking Architectures for Smart Cities3 credits
- ESM 736 Intelligent Transportation Systems for Smart Cities3 credits
- ESM 740 Advanced Quality Engineering3 credits
- ESM 741 Organizational Performance Management3 credits
- ESM 742 Strategic Human Resources Management3 credits
- ESM 743 Strategic Management3 credits
- ESM 794 Special Topics in ESM: Engineering Management3 credits
Dissertation
- ESM 799 Dissertation30 credits
Entry Requirements
A written and oral qualifying examination is taken during the programme.
Careers
Academic, government and senior industry leadership in engineering, operations and supply-chain management.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed/accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research; AUS is institutionally US-accredited by MSCHE (Middle States).
Programme Details
Award
PhD in Engineering - Engineering Systems Management
Start Date
August 2026 (Fall)
Typical Offer
Relevant master's degree, min CGPA 3.0/4.0, plus IELTS 6.5 (or TOEFL iBT 80). Direct admission from a bachelor's (CGPA 3.5/4.0 in a relevant engineering/architecture field) also possible (60 credits with bridging courses).
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Doctorate
Subject Area
Engineering
Campus
Sharjah
Course Type
Doctor of Philosophy
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 73,980/yr
Apply online at apply.aus.edu with transcripts, a CV, references and a statement of purpose where required. The graduate application fee is AED 450 + 5% VAT. AUS offers graduate assistantships to qualified applicants.