The overall educational objective of graduate study in industrial engineering is to improve each student's ability to understand, analyze, and resolve problems within complex organizations. Industrial engineers must develop qualitative and quantitative abilities to assist management in such diverse organizations as banks, government, hospitals, military, and manufacturing operations. The student's qualifications are reviewed by the faculty. A dual degree is available. Thunderbird is an internationally recognized private graduate school located in the Phoenix metropolitan area, offering course work in international studies, modern languages, and world business.
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The Ph.D. degree in Industrial Engineering is conferred upon evidence of excellence in research that culminates in a dissertation representing a significant contribution to the field of industrial engineering. Program of Study. Specific requirements may be obtained from the department. Early in the second regular semester in residence, the student's program of study and academic accomplishment to date serve as a basis for evaluation by the supervisory committee. The results of this evaluation are used to assist the student in improving or modifying the program of study, to encourage the continuance of Ph.D. studies or, if necessary, to discourage the student from continuing in the program.