Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Engineering

The Ph.D. in Industrial & Systems Engineering provides rigorous coverage of the latest theory, computational tools, and research methods for a career of discovery in academia or industry. You will learn to innovate in a wide range of domains such as artificial intelligence, high-tech, healthcare, energy, finance, consulting, data science, management, robotics, logistics, and human factors.

Our faculty and students conduct research in most areas of industrial and manufacturing systems engineering and bring annually more than 3 million in federal, state, and industrial research grants. The department has a rich history of conducting research with a strong emphasis on addressing real-world problems. This is attributed mostly to our prime location (in Southeast Michigan, the epicenter of the U.S. automotive industry).

Applicants should ensure that they meet the Graduate School requirement and include the following additional departmental requirements:

Statement of Purpose
Resume/CV
Copies of any publications
3 Recommendation Letters
A graduate degree in engineering or a STEM-related discipline (e.g., operations research, MBA, information systems, or mathematics)
A G.P.A. of 3.5 or the international equivalent for the graduate coursework
GRE test scores are required (there are no minimum score requirements, applicants are evaluated based on their overall credentials). For reporting your GRE scores, the institution code for Wayne State University is 1898.

To establish English proficiency, you are required to submit an official qualifying score meeting minimum Graduate School requirements. The Graduate School's English Language Proficiency requirements are the absolute minimum, programs can set higher minimum standards. You are expected to meet the requirements set by your program of interest.
IELTS 6.5 (overall band), 79 internet-based (iBT and iBT Home Edition) 550 paper-based (PBT)