The purpose of the qualification is to develop an engineer with advanced abilities in applying fundamental engineering management sciences and/or design and synthesis, and related principles independently to specific management systems problems of society at large.

In this PhD programme the candidate, through his research, should deepen the technical and human aspects of project management in engineering.

Graduates from the master's degree program may be admitted to study on the doctoral degree program in the field of industrial engineering and management. This study is the third, highest level of university study, is in full-time or combined form and the standard study period is 4 years.

The ITESO Doctorate in Engineering Sciences promotes the training of engineers who develop research projects with the industry, to increase the scientific-technological capacity of the region, favor economic development, employment opportunities, social welfare and sustainability .

The Doctor of Philosophy in the field of Engineering Management is designed for the technical manager who seeks to pursue advanced education and research methods to keep an organization operating efficiently and working ahead of its competitors.

The primary objective of the Ph.D. in Operational and Technology Management programme in Lincoln University College is to prepare qualified students for careers in university-level teaching and research and for responsible positions in business and government and provide the student with a sound conceptual understanding of a set of research tools.