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Dec 09, 2025
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2025-2026 University Catalog
Interdisciplinary Engineering, DEng (OL)
Location(s):
Online
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About the Program
The online Doctor of Engineering (D.Eng.) is an interdisciplinary program designed to meet the needs of working professionals. The 90-credit-hour program (60 credit hours for those with a relevant a master’s degree) features research methodology coursework, advanced mathematics and statistics, a choice of hundreds of engineering and other courses, and a culminating research project. Program Website Program Requirements
90 Credits RequiredRequired Courses (12 credits)
Foundational Courses (6 credits)
3 credits of statistics and 3 credits of math are required. Any statistics or math course available online will fulfill this requirement. Available courses currently include: Technical Depth Courses (27 credits)
These courses provide the foundational concepts and theories that are applied in a students desired technical field. These courses should equip students to gain significant knowledge, experience, and capability in a particular technology or technical domain directly related to a student’s career goals. Students will work with their advisor(s) and during ENGR 60100: Doctor of Engineering Fundamentals to identify a selection of Technical Depth Courses to fulfill this requirement and build an Electronic Plan of Study. Professional and Applied Courses (12 credits)
These courses provide additional training, expertise and practice in areas that are important to student’s professional development, but that might not be specific to one technical area. Examples include technical writing, pedagogical theory and practice, project management, product development, leadership development, grant and technical report writing. Students will work with their advisor(s) and during ENGR 60100: Doctor of Engineering Fundamentals to identify a selection of Professional and Applied Courses to fulfill this requirement and build an Electronic Plan of Study. Research Course (30 credits)
Doctor of Engineering students will earn course credit for a multi-semester applied research project in which they work closely with their industry partner/mentor and a faculty advisor. Measurable outcomes of the research project include a final report/dissertation and demonstration of expertise in the topic area. Other outcomes of research include knowledge dissemination (i.e. presentations at scientific or trades conference, white papers, internal reports, peer-reviewed manuscripts in archival journals, book chapters). Students are expected to work with an industry partner for development, implementation and application of their research project. Electives (9 credits)
Any courses listed here can fulfill remaining credit hours, including available non-engineering courses. All questions regarding courses and transfer credits should be directed to a student’s academic advisor. Program Learning Outcomes
Students will: - Envision, plan, and conduct applied research and development activities.
- Identify, comprehend, analyze, evaluate, and synthesize research and professional practice in one or more engineering disciplines.
- Employ quantitative, qualitative, analytic, and statistical techniques in solving engineering problems.
- Communicate effectively and employ constructive professional and interpersonal skills.
- Apply advanced leadership practices to organizational challenges. Identify and execute ethical and responsible research and professional practices.
Graduate Programs Disclaimer
- The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements. Students should consult with their advisor/department for more information.
- Not all graduate programs may be actively recruiting students and course modality availability may vary.
- Please refer to the Explore Graduate Programs website for a list of currently available graduate programs.
- Transfer credit policy: Credits earned for graduate study at other universities (both domestic and international) may be applied toward an advanced degree. Only credit hours associated with graduate courses for which grades of B- or better were obtained will be eligible for transfer. Any additional conditions under which credit transfers may be made are determined by the various departments.
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