In today's increasingly complex world, PSU's masters and doctorate degrees in systems science prepare you to understand and address high-impact problems that have proven resistant to traditional problem-solving methods.
Systems ideas and methods support innovative approaches to areas as diverse as climate and environmental science, urban studies, energy, transportation, education, public health, management, finance, national security, and engineering. These ideas and methods also promote creativity and productivity in the full range of intellectual pursuits taken up in academia.
In our program, you will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, learn a rich set of concepts, theories, and methods for understanding complex systems, and enhance your research, decision-making, and leadership abilities.
We offer the only Systems Science program in the State of Oregon, and our alumni have gone on to successful careers in industry, government, nonprofits, and academia, with positions ranging from analysts and senior leadership to professors.
PhD in Systems Science at Portland State University
Portland State University offers the PhD of Systems Science as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for systems science and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on September 26, 2027.
About PhD in Systems Science
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Requirements and Admission Criteria for PhD in Systems Science at Portland State University
Entry Requirements
- Copies of official degree certificate/diploma
- Certified translation of transcripts
- Financial documentation demonstrating adequate financial support for at least the first year of study
English Requirements
- PTEMin 60
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 80
Career Opportunities after Completing PhD in Systems Science
In industry, government, and public service, and academia, demand exists for professionals who are broadly educated, skilled at modern methods of decision-making and design, and capable of understanding and managing complex social and technical systems.
PSU's Systems Science graduate program prepares you for a career in any of these types of organizations by encompassing both theory- and applied-based aspects of the systems field. You'll graduate with the critical thinking and modeling skills that are sought after by employers and essential to being able to address local, regional and global needs.
Graduates of our program are prepared to work in a number of jobs, including:
- Researcher
- Analyst
- Economist
- Engineer
- Public utilities specialist
- Operations manager
- Systems planner or manager
- And many other types of positions
Tuition and Fee Information for PhD in Systems Science at Portland State University
How to Apply for PhD in Systems Science at Portland State University
- Complete the graduate application
- Send the Graduate School’s Admissions office your official academic transcripts
- Submit evidence of English language proficiency
- Provide financial documentation demonstrating adequate financial support for at least the first year of study
- Depending on the individual graduate program that you are applying for, additional department requirements may include:
- Personal essay or statement of purpose
- Letters of recommendation
- Standardized test scores, e.g., GRE (not required by all programs)
- Resume
- Writing samples
- Portfolio
United States of America, Aberdeen