PhD Overview | Industrial Engineering and Operations Research

Academic resources for IEOR PhD students

Life as a Doctoral Student

The doctoral program is demanding and rewarding, often requiring students to juggle the roles of student, teaching assistant, and colleague. The following are a few areas of concern regarding doctoral student life.

PhD Residence Requirements

One residence unit consists of one term, fall or spring, of full-time study. Six residence units beyond the undergraduate degree are required for the PhD. Continuous registration until completion of all requirements is obligatory. A maximum of two residence units may be credited for academic work completed at another university or in another division of Columbia University upon review and approval by faculty.

PhD Graduation Requirements

In order to earn a PhD, candidates must successfully meet the following criteria within seven years: