British University In Dubai

Dubai, AE

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PhD in Engineering Management

Faculty of Engineering and It

PhD

Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering Management is a research-focused doctoral programme designed to advance original scholarship and professional innovation in engineering management, following the British model in which students are mainly trained in the first year on research skills before beginning work on their thesis from the second year onwards.

Typical Job Titles

Research Scientist
R&D Director
Innovation Consultant
Strategic Planner

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Tuition & Fees

AED 66,668Per year

AED 33,334 Per semester

Full-time: AED 66,668 (Year 1), AED 66,666 (Year 2), AED 66,666 (Year 3), total AED 200,000. Part-time: AED 50,001/year in Years 1-3 plus AED 49,997 in Year 4, total AED 200,000.

Program Details

Degree level: PhD
College: Faculty of Engineering and It

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, graduates will be able to:

Integrate advanced domain-specific and interdisciplinary knowledge to formulate research questions and solve complex engineering management problems

Design and implement methodologically rigorous research that addresses significant theoretical or practical challenges in the field of engineering management

Produce research outcomes that contribute to the theoretical and/or practical advancement in the field of engineering management

Communicate research findings effectively through academic writing, oral presentations, and appropriate scholarly or professional dissemination channels

Academic Requirements6

1Applicants must hold a master's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (students with a GPA below 3.0 may be considered on merit using evidence of ability and background knowledge)
2Applicants must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a field related to Engineering Management (those without sufficient background must complete additional master's-level courses, no extra tuition fees apply)
3TOEFL score of 550 (213 CBT, 79 iBT) or IELTS academic score of 6.0
4A comprehensive research proposal outlining clear objectives, proposed methodology, and significance
5At least two academic references highlighting the candidate's suitability for doctoral-level research
6Successful performance in an admission interview conducted by the programme's academic panel

Program Requirements4

1540 credits total across three stages
2Stage 1: RES691 Qualitative Research Methods and Paradigms (40), RES692 Quantitative Methods (40)
3Stage 2: RESEM693 Research Design and Planning (40), EM694 Proposal Defence (0)
4Stage 3: EM699 Thesis (420)