Admissions

Message from the Program Director
 

Dr. Ratna Babu Chinnam

As the director of the program, I would like to introduce you to Wayne State University’s exclusive Global Executive Track (GET) Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering. This is the first such engineering track designed for executives in the United States.

The GET program combines academic knowledge and real-world experience to explore an array of engineering topics and global management issues. With our convenient schedule that meets once every four weeks, candidates can continue their working careers while actively engaging in a rigorous Ph.D. program. This unique Ph.D. track incorporates the following:

Global Management – focusing on leading with global competency in industrial growth regions of the world
Effective Global Decision Making – mastering research skills, independent analysis, interpretation, and critique that facilitates recognition of problems, opportunities, and structured decisions among holistic solution alternatives
Multi-disciplinary Approach – covering the entire range of business functions and fostering thinking about business problems and solutions from many different perspectives
Comprehensive Analysis – spanning the entire product and/or service life cycle from idea through launch to sustainability
Immediate impact – sharing practices, integrating the program with candidates’ careers, and channeling learning experiences to their organization and/or profession

The Global Executive Track Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering Program at Wayne State University is looking for creative, motivated individuals with significant managerial practice, experience in a global environment, and a proven record of technical leadership with a passion for learning and knowledge creation. If you feel that you meet these standards, I would like to invite you to apply.