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PhD in Applied Science Major in Systems

EngineeringPhD Planning Guide January 2009 Update

Prepared By:

Southern Methodist University (SMU)

SEP Development Team (DT)

PhD Planning Guide Project Team

Steve SkinnerCo-Project Leader

Mike HarperCo-Project Leader


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Outline

Introduction Getting Started 7 Steps to Acceptance 7 Steps to Completion Summary



Revisions

Revision Description

May 2005 Basic

October 2005 Changed degree to Applied Science with Major in Systems Engineering.

Updated contact list.

December 2005 Minor format corrections.

January 2007 Added detailed steps to PhD Degree completion.

Updated contact list.

Updated hyperlinks.

January 2009 General updates and clarifications to charts 4, 11, 18, 26, 28, 37, 38.

Updated dissertation electronic submittal requirements on charts 10, 32.

Updated contacts on chart 7.

Updated hyperlinks on charts 6, 10, 19, 25, 31, 32, 36.



Introduction

The objective of the PhD Planning Guide is to help the prospective PhD student through the process of acceptance into the Applied Science program to begin study towards a PhD in Applied Science with a major in Systems Engineering.

The PhD Planning Guide identifies and describes the steps to advance the student through the PhD program and complete the PhD degree.

Assumptions: This planning guide assumes the student has already achieved the entry criteria and meets the minimum requirements to be accepted into the program.



Getting Started

Getting Started provides the student with basic information to move from “just interested” to the “take action” phase. Initial Investigation Contact Information Gates to Next Phase



Getting Started – Initial Investigation A wealth of information regarding the EMIS

programs can be found at the EMIS website: http://lyle.smu.edu/emis/index.html

A website specific to PhD in Applied Science with a major in Systems Engineering does not exist.

However, the Lyle School of Engineering Graduate Catalog describes general requirements for a PhD degree at the following URL: http://smu.edu/catalogs/graduate/engr/phddegree.asp



Getting Started - Contact Information

Application Questions / Status Jim Dees, Graduate Student Experience and Enrollment

Management [email protected]; Phone: 214-768-1456

Marc Valerin, Graduate & Executive Admissions [email protected]; Phone: 214-768-3484

Krys Benson, Graduate & Executive Admissions [email protected]; Phone: 214-768-1458

Degree Planning / Research Topic Dr. Jerrell Stracener, Systems Engineering Program Director

[email protected]; Phone: 214-768-1535 The Administrative Assistant to Dr. Stracener can help coordinate

meetings. Course & Dissertation Registration

Rose Torres, Graduate Registration & Scheduling [email protected]; Phone: 214-768-3037



Getting Started – Gates & Times Plan for 6 months from application submittal to

acceptance into the Applied Science program

Month 1 Month 2 Month 3 Month 4 Month 5 Month 6

1. Submit Application Material

2. Form Supervisory Committee

3. Develop Degree Plan

4. Construct Preliminary Research Topic

5. Propose Program of Study

6. Take Preliminary Counseling Exam

7. Follow-Up!

Notional Timeline



7 Steps to Acceptance

1. Submit Application Material

2. Form Supervisory Committee

3. Develop Degree Plan

4. Construct Preliminary Research Topic

5. Propose Program of Study

6. Complete Preliminary Counseling Exam

7. Follow-Up!

Acceptance



Step 1: Submit Application Material

The first thing to do is complete and submit an Application along with a Statement of Purpose Links to Application Instructions and Forms:

http://lyle.smu.edu/students/graduate_admission_distance.html Online Application:

https://www.applyweb.com/apply/smueng/index_eng.html Select Program Degree PhD Applied Science Specialization is Systems Engineering

Concurrent with the Application, request 3 letters of recommendation Current or former supervisors / coworkers that know you well

Good if they have advanced degrees Good if they are in Systems Engineering leadership positions Recommendation Form: http://lyle.smu.edu/students/documents/Graduate

%20Recommendation%20Form%20-%2011-08.doc

Acceptance



Step 2: Form Supervisory Committee

Form your Supervisory Committee once the application has been processed and the go-ahead is given by your advisor Select a minimum of 3 tenured / tenure track faculty (Preferably 5)

Adjunct Professors are allowed to be Committee Members but do not count towards the minimum required 3 tenure track

Dr Stracener can recommend potential committee members

Contact the Potential Committee Members Letter / email requesting them to serve as a committee member Attach brief presentation that introduces you and describes your plans

Personal Background Information - Brief Resume (profession / education) Degree Plan Proposal Research Topic Proposal Degree Completion Goals

Once Supervisory Committee is in place, set up a kick-off meeting on campus to agree on proposed program of study & research topic

Acceptance



Step 3: Develop Degree Plan

Basic Coursework Determine if previously completed graduate courses apply

towards the required PhD coursework Develop a course equivalence matrix (CEM) to help justify

applying completed graduate courses toward degree plan The CEM lists the courses in the PhD curriculum Adjacent to the PhD course list are completed graduate

courses that apply directly to the required PhD course plan The CEM contains backup information to justify why the

completed graduate course is equivalent to the PhD course A good method is to compare course descriptions

It is possible to deviate slightly from the PhD proposed course plan but must be justified (i.e. fits area of research)

Acceptance



Course # Course Title Course # Course TitleReq'dTCH

Cmplt TCH Sem

REQUIRED TEN (10)

EMIS 7300 Systems Analysis Methods (Replace with EMIS 8360)EMIS 7301 Systems Engineering Process SYS 5301 Systems Engineering Process 3 3 F95EMIS 7303 Integrated Risk Management SYS 5303 Integrated Risk Management 3 3 F96EMIS 7305 Systems Optimization And Analysis SYS 5305 Systems Optimization And Analysis 3 3 SP97EMIS 7307 Systems Integration And Test SYS 5307 Systems Integration And Test 3 3 SP96EMIS 7310 Systems Engineering Design 3 S05EMIS 7312 Software Systems Engineering CSE 5312 Systems Engineering 3 3 F97EMIS 7320 Systems Engineering Management 3 3 F04EMIS 7330 Systems Reliability Engineering 3 S06EMIS 7340 Logistics Systems Engineering 3 3 F04EMIS 8360 Operations Research Models (Instead of EMIS 7300) 3 3 SP05

CHOOSE FOUR (4)EMIS 7350 Algorithm EngineeringEMIS 7362 Production and Operations Management (prop. 1 of 4) 3 F06EMIS 7364 Statistical Quality ControlEMIS 7369 Reliability EngineeringEMIS 7370 Probability and Statistics for Scientists and EngineersEMIS 7377 Design and Analysis of ExperimentsEMIS 8363 Engineering Finance (Proposed 1 of 4 --> DEEM Equiv) CSE 6363 Engineering Finance 3 3 SP98EMIS 8370 Stochastic ModelsEMIS 8340 Systems Engineering Tools 3 SP06EMIS 8393 Six Sigma Systems EngineeringENCE 8379 Analysis of Transportation Systems (prop. 1 of 4) 3 F05

ELECTIVESCSE 5311 Fundamentals of Computer Science CSE 5311 Fundamentals of Computer Science 3 3 S97ME 7352 Modern Manufacturing Methods and Systems ME 5352 Modern Manufacturing Methods 3 3 S96ME 7366 Manufacturing In A Global Era ME 6352 Manufacturing In A Global Era 3 3 F97ME 7369 Managing Technology and Innovation ME 6359 Managing Technology 3 3 SP98

DISSERTATIONENCE 8396 Dissertation 1 3 S05

Dissertation 2 3 F05Dissertation 3 3 SP06Dissertation 4 3 S06Dissertation 5 3 F06Dissertation 6 3 SP07Dissertation 7 3 S07Dissertation 8 3 S07

TCH 78 39

PhD SE Course Requirements Equivalent Completed MSSE Course (1998) Accumulated

54 TCH Beyond Bachelors24 TCH Dissertation78 TCH

Adjust “Choose 4” if necessary to align with area of research

Electives can align with research area and 12 TCH needed for minor. In this case, minor is Engineering Management.

Align Graduate Degree courses with PhD SE course requirements. Justify equivalence on separate page

Example

Step 3: Develop Degree PlanCourse Equivalence Matrix (CEM)

Acceptance



Step 3: Develop Degree Plan From the course equivalence matrix, layout the PhD degree plan

First list the completed graduate courses, equivalent PhD course, and how it is applied toward major or minor

Course Course Title Sem / Yr Equiv. Major Minor

1 SYS 5301 Systems Engineering Process EMIS 7301 X

2 SYS 5303 Integrated Risk Management EMIS 7303 X

3 SYS 5305 Systems Optimization And Analysis EMIS 7305 X

4 SYS 5307 Systems Integration And Test EMIS 7307 X

5 CSE 5311 Fundamentals of Computer Science CSE 5311 X

6 CSE 5312 Software Systems Engineering EMIS 7312 X

7 CSE 6363 Engineering Finance EMIS 8363 X

8 ME 5352 Modern Manufacturing Methods ME 7352 X

9 ME 6352 Manufacturing In A Global Era ME 7366 X

10 ME 6359 Managing Technology ME 7369 X

Example

Acceptance



Step 3: Develop Degree Plan

Then list the courses in the proposed degree plan and how they will apply toward major and minor 12 credit hours are required for minor

Select from combination of Masters and PhD coursework

Course Course Title Sem / Yr Major Minor

1 EMIS 7310 Systems Engineering Design S / 05 X

2 EMIS 7320 Systems Engineering Management F / 04 X

3 EMIS 7330 Systems Reliability Engineering S / 06 X

4 EMIS 7340 Logistics Systems Engineering F / 04 X

5 ENCE 8379 Analysis of Transportation Systems F / 05 X

6 EMIS 7362 Production and Operations Management F / 05 X

7 EMIS 8360 Operations Research Models SP / 05 X

8 EMIS 8390 Systems Engineering Tools SP / 06 X

Example

Acceptance



Step 4: Preliminary Research Topic Select a topic of interest and give it a succinct title Develop background information to introduce the

research topic Define the Problem Descriptive detail justifying why it is a significant topic

Expand description of the research topic Scope the research topic

The scope should be manageable. Remember, it is easier to scale up than down.

Acceptance



Step 5: Propose Program of Study

A proposed program of study is presented by the student to the PhD Supervisory Committee at the kick-off meeting

Presentation by the student to the committee Introduction, Student Background Information (2 – 3 Charts) Proposed Program of Study (4 – 5 Charts) Preliminary Research Topic (5 – 8 Charts) Degree Completion Time-Line (1 Chart)

Plan for this meeting to satisfy requirements for the Preliminary Counseling Exam (see Step 6)

Meeting Preparation Prepare a folder to provide each committee member

Presentation Hardcopy Filled-out Recommendation and Certification of Appointment of

Supervisory Committee Form Filled-out Degree Plan Form

Acceptance



Step 5: Propose Program of Study

Select Committee Chairman & Dissertation Director Propose Program of Study Committee Members approve program of study and sign forms:

Recommendation and Certification of Appointment of Supervisory Committee

Degree Plan Determine if this meeting satisfies the Preliminary Counseling

Exam (PCE) Set tentative time schedule for Qualifying Exam Deliver signed forms to Graduate Admissions office

If forms need to be modified prior to final signatures, coordinate a time to solicit signatures, or leave with Dr. Stracener’s Administrative Assistant and request committee members to stop by his office at their convenience.

Acceptance

Meeting Objectives & Exit Criteria



Step 5: Propose Program of Study Two forms to complete and be made available for

signature at the kick-off meeting are at URL: http://lyle.smu.edu/emis/Administrative_Forms/administrative_forms.html

Download and Fill Out These Forms: Supervisory Committee: Recommendation and Certification

of Appointment of Supervisory Committee http://lyle.smu.edu/emis/resources/forms/PhdDE-SupervisoryCommitteeForm.pdf

Degree Plan: This is a Generic PhD Degree Plan form http://www.engr.smu.edu/emis/resources/forms/0203-PhdOR-DegreePlan.doc

Acceptance

Required Forms



Step 6: Preliminary Counseling Exam Be prepared for the PCE to be administered at the

supervisory committee kick-off meeting. The student is prepared for the PCE based on completed

coursework and professional experience. EMIS SE courses applicable to the PCE are 7300, 7301,

7303, 7305, 7307 The PCE may be structured as an interview rather

than a formal exam. A satisfactory technical interchange with the prospective

PhD student is an endorsement that the student is prepared for the PhD program of study.

Acceptance



Step 7: Follow-Up!

Following the supervisory committee kick-off meeting, it is important to document the results. Prepare draft minutes of meeting and distribute to the committee

members for review and comment. Finalize the minutes with received comments and redistribute.

If forms weren’t signed at the kick-off meeting, coordinate times to meet with members to obtain their signatures.

Once the signed forms are in the Graduate Admissions office, check status after 2 weeks. Keep checking status until approved.

Inform Supervisory Committee upon acceptance into the program.

Acceptance



Summary of Acceptance Process

Use course outline in PhD SE Program Preliminary Proposal as a basis for the degree plan

Goal is to apply all completed graduate credit hours towards PhD Use Course Equivalence Matrix to justify

The Supervisory Committee must be assembled before student is admitted into the Applied Science Program

Host a kick-off meeting for the committee to approve degree plan and endorse preliminary research proposal Plan for the Preliminary Counseling Exam to be administered at

this initial meeting with the committee Successfully complete the 7 Steps to help you with acceptance

into the Applied Science program to begin study toward a PhD degree with a major in Systems Engineering.

Acceptance



Steps to CompletionSteps to Completion

Completion



7 Steps to Completion

1. Total Academic Credit: ≥ 78 TCHs Past Bachelor Degreea) Advanced Coursework: ≥ 54 TCHs Past Bachelor Degreeb) Dissertation: ≥ 24 TCHs

2. Qualifying Examination (QE): After completing some coursework in areas of Major & Minor

3. Admission to Candidacy: After Passing QE4. Dissertation: Includes a Publication Plan5. Time Limitations: ≤ 5 Years after QE Passed6. Administrative: Key items & timeline for graduation7. Final Examination:

a) ≥ 1 Year after QE Passedb) Dissertation Submitted

Completion



Introduction to 7 Completion Steps The steps identified in this section are selected from

the 2007 - 2009 SMU School of Engineering Graduate Catalog and information from the EMIS website. SMU Degree Requirements:

http://smu.edu/catalogs/graduate/engr/phddegree.asp

This completion guide serves to summarize those requirements and provide insight based of lessons learned from experiencing the process.

Completion



Step 1: Total Academic Credit

Minimum academic credit of 54 term hours earned in course work beyond the baccalaureate - OR - 24 term hours earned in course work beyond a Master's degree As a general guideline, at least 12 term credit hours are required for the

minor, which should be in an area providing breadth as well as support to the major field of investigation.

24 term hours earned in dissertation work. See note in “Total Academic Credit” section of the Degree Requirements website

for applicability of credit hours

Supervisory committee determines exact amount of course credit required Approval of the department chair and the Associate Dean.

While actively working of dissertation, the student must be enrolled in dissertation study each term until completion of all requirements for the Ph.D. degree. If 24 TCH have been completed prior to completing the dissertation, the student

must enroll in a zero credit hour dissertation course (EMIS 8096).

Completion

http://smu.edu/catalogs/graduate/engr/phddegree.asp



Step 1: Total Academic CreditCoursework Beyond Bachelors Degree (54 CHs)

Course(circa

’95-’98)

Course Equiv: 2005

Course Title Sem/Yr Professor Maj Min

1 SYS 5301 EMIS 7301 Systems Engineering Process F / 95 Arunski X

2 SYS 5307 EMIS 7307 Systems Integration And Test SP / 96 Lacy X

3 ME 5352 ME 7352 Modern Manufacturing Methods S / 96 Pipinich X

4 SYS 5303 EMIS 7303 Integrated Risk Management F / 96 Dean X

5 SYS 5305 EMIS 7305 Systems Optimization And Analysis SP / 97 Stracener X

6 CSE 5311 CSE 5311 Fundamentals of Computer Science S / 97 Diaz X

7 CSE 5312 EMIS 7312 Software Systems Engineering F / 97 Coyle X

8 ME 6352 ME 7366 Manufacturing In A Global Era F / 97 McMahon X

9 CSE 6363 EMIS 8363 Engineering Finance SP / 98 Pickels X

10 ME 6359 ME 7369 Managing Technology SP / 98 Witzke X

11 EMIS 7320 Systems Engineering Management F / 04 Daley X

12 EMIS 7340 Logistics Systems Engineering F / 04 Ibarra X

13 EMIS 8360 Operations Research Models SP / 05 Kennington X

14 EMIS 7310 Systems Engineering Design S / 05 Hinderer X

15 ENCE 8379 Analysis of Transportation Systems F / 05 Abdelghany X

16 EMIS 8374 Network Flows SP / 06 Olinick X

17 EMIS 7330 Systems Reliability Engineering S / 06 Cluff X

18 EMIS 7362 Production and Operations Management F / 06 Barr X

Example

Completion



Step 1: Total Academic Credit Dissertation Credit Hours Completed (24 CHs)

•The course number reflects the department of the Dissertation Chairman. - In this example, the dissertation is being supervised from the ENCE department.• Dissertation credit hours align with level of effort applied to research

•The course number reflects the department of the Dissertation Chairman. - In this example, the dissertation is being supervised from the ENCE department.• Dissertation credit hours align with level of effort applied to research

Course Course Title Sem/Yr CH

1 ENCE 8396 Dissertation Semester 1 S / 05 3

2 ENCE 8396 Dissertation Semester 2 F / 05 3

3 ENCE 8396 Dissertation Semester 3 SP / 06 3



6 ENCE 8696 Dissertation Semester 6 SP / 07 6



Dissertation Credit Hours 24

Coursework Beyond Bachelors Degree 54

Total Credit Hours 78

Example

Completion



Step 1: Total Academic Credit Coursework should be the foundation for research in

systems engineering Important: The SMU residence requirement is 30 term

hours of graduate credit at SMU, normally the last 30. Focus courses on major and minor areas of study Show that courses support research towards

dissertation topic Coursework and dissertation credit hours can be

taken concurrently Manage the dissertation credits hours to complete in

same semester as oral exam

Completion

54 Coursework + 24 Dissertation = 78 TCHs



Step 2: Qualifying ExaminationProcess These examinations must be taken after the student has

completed some of the advanced course work in the major and minor fields of investigation.

This examination process is conducted by the supervisory committee with the aid of faculty members drawn from the major and minor areas of concentration and consists of both written and oral parts.

As part of the oral examination, the student will be required to discuss the proposed dissertation topic.

Successful performance on the examination results in a recommendation that the student be admitted to candidacy for the Ph.D. degree.

Qualifying Exam Passed Starts the Clock to CompletionRequirement: ≤ 5 Years Objective: ~ 3 Years

Qualifying Exam Passed Starts the Clock to CompletionRequirement: ≤ 5 Years Objective: ~ 3 Years

Completion



Step 3: Admission to Candidacy Approval Based on:

1. passing the qualifying examination,

2. the academic record of the student as attested by a G.P.A. of 3.00 or better (4.00 = A),

3. selection of a tentative title for the dissertation, and

4. the student's overall fitness as judged by the supervisory committee.

• Successful Completion and Passing of the QE Leads to Admission to Candidacy• Requires a Completed & Signed Admission to Candidacy Form Have form filled out and ready to sign at QE meetingLink to Form: http://lyle.smu.edu/emis/resources/forms/PhdDE-AdmissionToCandidacy.pdf

• Successful Completion and Passing of the QE Leads to Admission to Candidacy• Requires a Completed & Signed Admission to Candidacy Form Have form filled out and ready to sign at QE meetingLink to Form: http://lyle.smu.edu/emis/resources/forms/PhdDE-AdmissionToCandidacy.pdf

Completion



Step 4: Dissertation Requirement

The dissertation format must follow the Guidelines for Preparation of Theses and Dissertations. Link to Dissertation Formatting Guide: http://lyle.smu.edu/students/documents/Thesis-

Dissertation%20guide%20rev%203-2008.pdf

The dissertation must make a real and novel contribution to the engineering or applied science discipline, and it is expected to be a mature and competent piece of writing.

The work it reports may be basic scientific research, engineering research, or creative design.

The progress of the student toward the Ph.D. degree is monitored closely by the dissertation adviser and the supervisory committee, with an annual report to the department chair.

Upon successful completion of the dissertation defense, the dissertation director must sign the abstract original, and all faculty members attending the final examination must sign the original half-title page of the dissertation.

Approval and Final Submission: Follow the instructions in Chapter 4 of the Thesis & Dissertation Formatting Guide at link above.

Submitting Dissertation: http://dissertations2.umi.com/smu/

Completion

Link to Dissertation Info: http://lyle.smu.edu/students/graduate_enrollment_thesis.html



Step 4: Dissertation Requirement

Each student is expected also to submit articles for publication in reputable journals and conferences appropriate to the field of research.

Examples of scholarly journals include: Systems Engineering: The Journal of International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE)

http://www.incose.org/ProductsPubs/periodicals/journalofsystems.aspx Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Systems Journal Journal of Systems Science and Systems Engineering (JSSSE) The Systems Research Forum International Journal of System of Systems Engineering (IJSSE) Journal of Engineering Education IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics International Journal of Product Development Knowledge and Process Management International Journal of System of Business and Systems Research (IJBSR) Project Management Journal Research in Engineering Design IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management Journal of Engineering Design Concurrent Engineering: Research and Applications Complex Systems Computers and Industrial Engineering

Completion

Publication Plan



Step 5: Time Limitations All requirements for the Ph.D. degree must be satisfied within

five years after the date the qualifying examination is passed. For a part time student currently a working professional, the

goal for completion should be 3 to 4 years. One course per semester for the first 2 or 3 semesters Then add 3 dissertation credit hours for a total of 6 per semester

J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4

Qualifying Exam Dissertation Defense

Advanced Coursework

Dissertation

Publish

Example

Sem: 3 3 6 6 6 6 6 6 6Cum: 3 6 12 18 24 30 38 42 48

BackupPlan

Assumes Start with 30 CH Masters Degree

Completion



Step 6: Administrative StepsSMU Requirements to Graduate

Total Academic Credit: ≥ 78 Credit Hours Past Bachelor Residence Requirement: ≥ 30 Credit Hours at SMU Time Limitations: ≤ 5 Years Supervisory Committee: Appointed Preliminary Counseling Examination: Passed Course Requirements: Typically 42 Major, 12 Minor Qualifying Examination: Passed PhD Candidacy: Admitted Papers Submitted for Publication Dissertation: Submitted Final Examination: Passed

Completion



Step 6: Administrative StepsSEAS Specific Requirements

Application for Candidacy to Graduate (ACG): http://www.smu.edu/registrar/ACG/DG8150D.pdf

Degree Plan: http://engr.smu.edu/emis/resources/forms/0203-PhdOR-DegreePlan.pdf

Thesis/Praxis/Dissertation Release Form: http://lyle.smu.edu/emis/resources/forms/PhdDE-ReportOnDissertation.pdf

Copy of abstract signed by advisor Copy of half title page with signatures of committee members Certification of Fees (Form A) with receipt from cashiers office Survey of Earned Doctorates form completed:

http://www.norc.org/issues/docdata.htm

Complete in Final SemesterContact: Jim Dees, Engineering Graduate OfficeEmail: [email protected] Phone: 214-768-1456

Complete in Final SemesterContact: Jim Dees, Engineering Graduate OfficeEmail: [email protected] Phone: 214-768-1456

Completion



Step 6: Administrative StepsDissertation Submittal & Final Exam

Completion

J F M A M J J A S O N D

2009 DEGREE DEADLINES

File Application For Candidacy

First Dissertation Check

Second Dissertation Check

Last Day For Oral Exam

Final Dissertation Submission

Degrees Conferred

6/5

7/6

7/13

8/4

8/4

8/4

8/29

Initial

10/121st

11/16

11/30

12/7

12/9

12/19

Plan A: August 2009 Plan B: December 2009

Begin Final Administrative Steps at Beginning of Final Semester Begin Final Administrative Steps at Beginning of Final Semester

Example

(have a backup plan)



Step 7: Final Examination

Upon completion of all other requirements, a final examination of the candidate will be announced, registered with the Graduate Division, and subsequently conducted by the supervisory committee.

The candidate provides a copy of the dissertation to the Graduate Division for distribution to the members of the supervisory committee at least three weeks prior to scheduling of the final examination. An electronic copy of the presentation material (PowerPoint Charts) should be

provided to the committee 2 weeks prior to the final exam. This examination, which is conducted orally with the aid of presentation material,

must enable the committee to satisfy itself that the dissertation is an original piece of work, either in research or creative design; that it has been carried out in keeping with the highest standards of investigation and

reporting; and that it makes a contribution to knowledge that is of value to the engineering

profession or scientific community. Satisfactory performance on this examination is the last requirement to be met

for the Ph.D. degree. The degree may be awarded at the end of the term in which the final

examination is passed, but the prospective candidate should note that at least one academic year must elapse between the passing of the qualifying examination and the conferring of the degree.

Completion



SummaryEstablish Milestones & Track Progress

From initial application through graduation, continuously monitor progress to plan, check gates and adjust as needed.

J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J AYear 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4

Application

Accepted Into Program

Preliminary Counseling Exam Qualifying ExamDissertation Defense

Submit Proposal to Committee

Advanced Coursework

Dissertation

Publish

Degree Conferred

Begin Final Admin Steps

Completion

Acceptance

Example

Admin


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