Study Exploration Systems Design (Systems Engineering), PhD at Arizona State University - Kaplan International in the USA, Arizona State University, Main campus

Exploration Systems Design (Systems Engineering), PhD

USA

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What will I learn?

The Doctor of Philosophy in exploration systems design with a concentration in systems engineering offers an advanced systems approach for developing scientific exploration technologies in a range of demanding environments on Earth and in space. This transdisciplinary degree program provides a valuable platform for training systems engineers who are interested in developing technologies for exploration science. This collaborative program between the School of Earth and Space Exploration and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering allows students to specialize in topics related to planetary exploration, astronomical instrumentation, robotics, sensors and sensor networks. The curriculum integrates the School of Earth and Space Exploration's science, instrumentation and systems engineering core courses with related coursework from the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. The systems engineering concentration prepares students in the design, planning, creation and operation of complex exploration systems, including spaceflight and missions and large, multidisciplinary experiments.

Which department am I in?

Arizona State University, Main campus

Study options

Full Time (3.5 Years)

Tuition fees
US$30,348.00 per year
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment: $1,908.
Application deadline

10/10/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Tempe Campus

1151 S Forest Ave,

Tempe,

Arizona,

85287, West, United States

Full Time (3.5 Years)

Tuition fees
US$40,452.00 per year
Books and supplies - 1,908
Start date

August 2027

Venue

Tempe Campus

1151 S Forest Ave,

Tempe,

Arizona,

85287, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution.Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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