PhD in Engineering Systems Management

at American University of Sharjah

Scale the heights of the engineering profession.

AUS’ PhD in Engineering Systems Management (PhD-ESM) provides ambitious engineers with the specialized knowledge required to oversee large-scale, complex projects of national and international importance. As a graduate of this program, you can help to fill global demand for highly qualified systems management professionals and researchers.

Because tomorrow matters.

Where will the AUS PhD-ESM take you ?

The PhD-ESM combines technical engineering expertise with management skills, producing the next generation of leading academics and industry experts across the various fields of ESM.

The program addresses fundamental engineering challenges for the 21st century, with students given first-hand access to research that addresses problems of national and global importance.

Upon completion of the program, you will be ready to lead in the areas of:

supply chain management
sustainable construction management
smart cities management
engineering management
and many others

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Take it from the experts.

AUS is home to one of the region's most widely respected engineering schools, boasting exceptional faculty and outstanding facilities. Below are just some of the accolades recently received by AUS and its College of Engineering (CEN).

Top 10 in the Arab world

Ranked among the top ten Arab universities every year for the past eight consecutive years (2023).

Top 4 in UAE for engineering

Ranked among the top four universities in the UAE and among the top 600 globally for engineering studies (2023).

Top 3 in the world for diversity

Among the top five universities with the highest % of international students (2022).

First to be rated in the GCC for sustainability

Earned a Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System silver award for sustainability in higher education from AASHE.

Discover the AUS experience

Take advantage of flexible study options

AUS understands that many of its graduate students have competing demands on their time, with busy careers and personal responsibilities. Flexible learning options are therefore available, including part-time study arrangements and evening and weekend classes.

Benefit from excellent research facilities

Our PhD students benefit from AUS' state-of-the-art Engineering and Sciences Building, equipped with over 60 laboratories and beautiful break-out spaces. Students can also involve themselves in the cutting-edge research of engineering faculty, many of whom are leading groundbreaking research.

Learn about assistantship opportunities

We offer assistantships and work-study opportunities for graduate students to help them finance their education. Graduate students, regardless of race, gender, religion or national origin, are encouraged to apply for these opportunities. Click here to learn more.

The PhD journey changed my perception of construction processes by seeking novel solutions to traditional problems. The excitement of connecting ideas to form a solution drove me to a new research horizon in the field.

MUSTAFA AL-TEKREETI

Graduate of the PhD-ESM program

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