The objective of the proposed PhD programme Industrial Engineering is to prepare university-educated top specialists in research, development and applications in quality management, experiment design, forecasting, implementation of Industry 4.0 (the Fourth Industrial Revolution) principles and comprehensive statistical data analysis, particularly in industrial applications dealing with fibre structures.

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

The mechanical and industrial engineering doctorate program produces graduates with a depth of knowledge in mechanical or industrial engineering while allowing students to engage in cutting-edge, cross-disciplinary research. The flexible curriculum encourages students to gain domain-specific knowledge from courses offered throughout the college’s portfolio of engineering programs. The curriculum, coupled with the depth of knowledge in mechanical or industrial engineering disciplines, creates graduates who are ready to tackle the world’s most pressing societal and industrial challenges. The program develops world-class researchers who can capitalize on the most promising discoveries and innovations to develop interdisciplinary solutions for real-world challenges.

In today's complex and competitive world, industrial engineers are increasingly challenged to design, improve and manage integrated systems of people, materials, equipment and energy. The research thesis should demonstrate how to apply fundamental principles of engineering science to efficiently design and analyze large industrial systems in both manufacturing and service industries. This program is also known as Systems Engineering.

Industrial and systems engineers optimize complex processes and systems that improve quality, productivity, and safety. They make use of the workforce, technologies, materials, and financial resources to ensure processes perform as desired. As companies and corporations across the globe increase their need for effective and efficient operations, their demand for highly skilled industrial and systems engineering professionals grows. According to the Bureau of Labor Standards, there will be a 13 percent increase in the demand for industrial engineers throughout the next 10 years.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) program prepares students for successful careers as teachers, researchers, and leaders in academia, industry, and the public sector. The program emphasizes the systems engineering, collaboration, and engagement skills critical to addressing the complex societal problems of tomorrow. ISE graduate students tackle these problems in a supportive environment working with nationally-recognized faculty.

The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Industrial Engineering and Management is designed for students who desire to participate at the leading edge of knowledge in the profession. We educate and produce a new generation of diverse students who are proficient in theoretical, applied, and technology relevant concepts and practices that will have a global reach and global impact.

The Doctoral Program in Industrial Engineering and Management (DPMIEM) is directed to holders of a master’s degree, second cycle or equivalent, or those who have a scientific or professional curriculum recognized as relevant and appropriate, with a strong background in areas related to Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM) or other related areas. It intends to provide the knowledge, approaches and the maturity necessary for the production of scientific contributions relevant to the area of MIE, involving the analysis, design and control of integrated systems that support people, material flows and data / information in business processes 'intra' and 'inter' organizations. The curricular component courses aim to provide a set of skills related to the main techniques and tools of IEM. With the elaboration of the thesis the intention is to promote the development of an original work that could contribute to the research projects in the proposed field.

Subject to the stipulations of General Academic Regulations G42, a master's degree is required for admission to studies for a PhD.

Our doctoral program prepares students for the rigorous demands of developing and implementing effective operational and management systems and for careers in research and development or academia. Our doctorate program is unique since qualified students have an option to study abroad (Joint Doctoral Programs) at our partner universities.an

The PhD in machine and equipment design is focused on independent scientific and research projects in the field of design of machines and equipment.

The graduate program in industrial engineering is designed to provide the student with fundamental knowledge in the various areas of industrial engineering and with the opportunity to emphasize in a particular area. A student pursuing a doctoral degree may specialize in any area of industrial engineering such as General Industrial Engineering, Operations Research and Applied Statistics, Manufacturing Systems, Logistics, Enterprise Systems, Enterprise Management, and Ergonomics.

This program is for graduates who want to acquire, through research, specialization with respect to Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering methods.

Ph.D. in Light Industrial Technology & Engineering

Students in the Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering a Ph.D. program at North Dakota State University have an opportunities to conduct research in the development of theoretical concepts and industrial systems.