PhD in Systems Engineering

The systems doctorate trains researchers in methods to plan, optimize and carry out cross-disciplinary solutions to design and operating challenges in engineering, business and social science. It also serves as a base for large, multi-domain research projects. Unlike the professional master of engineering, this degree is for students pursuing careers in systems science and engineering research. It is delivered in person in Ithaca, with progress reviews beginning in the second year and a minimum of eight semesters. Prospective applicants should check with the graduate field office and the Cornell Graduate School about admission requirements, funding and application timelines, because this catalog entry concentrates on the academic content and milestones of the degree rather than on costs or deadlines.