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PhD of Engineering Industrial and Management Systems Engineering
- Bozeman, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (Industrial and Management Systems Engineering) at Montana State University is a programme in advanced industrial and management systems research.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply mathematics
- science
- and engineering principles to analyze and design solutions in Engineering Industrial and Management Systems Engineering
- evaluate safety and sustainability considerations
- and communicate professional engineering work.
Career outcomes
- Business Analyst
- Operations Coordinator
- Management Trainee
- Project Coordinator
- Business Development Executive
Curriculum
- Doctoral emphasis in Industrial and Management Systems Engineering within the Ph.D. in Engineering
- requiring at least 60 post-baccalaureate credits
- on solutions for businesses
- non-profits and government with a social justice design approach.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor or master degree from an accredited or government-recognised university
- GPA about 3.0/4.0
- Three recommendation letters
- Personal statement
- Transcripts and English proficiency
- GRE not required
- The department decides on research fit and funding.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor or master degree from an accredited or government-recognised university (department decides)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 4.2 (as printed
- TOEFL PBT new 1-6 scale)
- Duolingo TOEFL PBT 550
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Passport copy
- Academic transcripts
- Degree certificates
- Curriculum vitae
- Research proposal
- English proficiency evidence where applicable
- Recommendation letters
- Additional program-specific documents.
How to apply
- Check the programme's requirements and deadline. Graduate admission is decentralised by programme official website. Apply online at official website (application fee 60 USD). Upload official transcripts
- English proficiency evidence
- Three recommendation letters and a personal statement. Programmes may add test scores. After admission submit your confirmation official website. International Student & Scholar Services gives health insurance
- Orientation and housing information.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $26,814 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $60 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Bozeman |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering |
| Department | Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships or financial assistance may be available at Montana State University for eligible students based on academic merit, financial need, program criteria, or funding availability. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day leftProgram starts
May 2027
Apply by
2 Jan 2027
49 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
2 Jan 2027
49 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $26,814 USD per year. The application fee is $60 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $19,979 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4.2 (as printed, TOEFL PBT new 1-6 scale), Duolingo TOEFL PBT 550. An interview is required.