Wayne State University

Aim Higher

Sample Timeline

(Individual time-lines will vary by courses offered and previous academic achievement)

Year 1 (14-16 credits)

  • Core: From Idea through Launch Pt. I & II (5 total credits)
  • Global Perspectives on Engineering & Manufacturing Management (2)
  • Qualitative Research Design & Methods (3)
  • Advanced Engineering Statistics (3)
  • Technical Electives or Directed Study (2-6)
  • Literature Review Prep (1)
    • Submit Proposal for Case Study I

Year 2 (13-16 credits)

Year 3 (10.5-15 credits)

  • Deterministic Optimization (3)
  • Management of Technology Change (3)
  • Core Analytic Skills and Technical Electives (0–8)
  • Dissertation Proposal/Dissertation Research (7.5)
    • Complete Case Study II
       

Year 4 (15 credits)

  • Dissertation Research (15 credits)
    • Submit Journal Article I
       

Year 5 (7.5 credits)

  • Complete Dissertation Research (7.5 credits)
    • Submit Journal Article II

 

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