Online Doctor of Engineering in Engineering Technology

Online Eng.D. in Engineering Technology

Individualized concentration | Surveying Engineering Technology

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The online Doctor of Engineering (Eng.D.) in Engineering Technology program is for advanced students who want to become leading experts in their field.

Doctorate programs generally fall into two categories: academic (research-oriented) and applied (practicum-based). The University of Maine’s Eng.D. in Engineering Technology combines both philosophies, where students work in a research area and develop expertise through applied and experiential learning to succeed in their academic or professional careers.

This program includes a custom-designed Individualized concentration and a concentration in Surveying Engineering Technology to cultivate specific skills integrated with industry needs.

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Admissions

We have rolling admissions, meaning you can apply and be accepted at any time. The admission evaluation process begins once we receive all your application materials.

Candidates must meet one of the following three requirements:

A graduate/master’s degree in surveying/geomatics, engineering, or engineering technology
A bachelor’s degree in surveying/geomatics, engineering, or engineering technology, and a graduate/master’s degree
A graduate/master’s degree and professional licensure in surveying or engineering

Candidates must also meet all of the following requirements:

Excellent English language and writing skills
Significant professional experience in surveying/geomatics, engineering, or engineering technology
A strong letter of recommendation
A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

When you are ready to apply, please review these application instructions first. Then, submit the following:

Online application
Current resume or CV
Official academic transcripts from all institutions attended
300-500 word essay explaining your motivation for earning an Eng.D. and your desired outcome
One letter of recommendation

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Curriculum

Candidates must complete at least 42 graduate education credits, including a dissertation with three papers published in peer-reviewed journals or conference proceedings.

Candidates must take at least 30 credits of graduate courses relevant to their program of study and specific concentration. With the help of an academic advisor, candidates will select courses that complement their research interests.

Required Course

In addition to their chosen graduate courses, all students must take a research conduct course (1 credit):

INT 601: Responsible Conduct of Research (1 credit)

The Individualized Concentration is a custom-designed program tailored to your specific needs and goals. Students will choose courses aligned with their research interests under the guidance of their Graduate Committee.

Students will choose surveying engineering technology courses based on their research interests. Course options include, but are not limited to:

SIE 509: Principles of Geographic Information Systems (3 credits)
SVT 475: Small Business Management (3 credits)
SVT 501: Advanced Adjustment Computations (3 credits)
SVT 511: Geodetic U.S. Public Land Survey Computations (3 credits)
SVT 512: Advanced Survey Law (3 credits)
SVT 513: Advanced Studies in Boundary Law (3 credits)
SVT 531: Advanced Digital Photogrammetry (3 credits)
SVT 532: Survey Strategies in Use of Lidar (3 credits)
SVT 537: Advanced GNSS (3 credits)
SVT 541: Geodesy (3 credits)
SVT 542: Applied Hydrographic Surveying (3 credits)
SVT 598: Selected Studies in Surveying Engineering Technology (3 credits)
SVT 699: Graduate Thesis/Research

Also known as a preliminary exam, the comprehensive exam determines the candidate’s mastery of graduate coursework and ability to publish in peer-reviewed scholarly journals. Candidates will present a potential manuscript for publication, a research proposal, a professional survey report, or other approved document.

The qualifying (final) examination is an oral exam in which candidates present a review of their work and defend it in response to questions from the advisory committee. A unanimous approval is required.

In lieu of a traditional dissertation, candidates will produce at least three peer-reviewed papers converted into a thesis, as defined in the University of Maine Graduate School Guidelines, Policies, and Regulations.

The dissertation/thesis should be an original contribution and follow the “journal manuscript” or “using publications as a dissertation” format. Candidates will prepare and submit peer-reviewed, accepted journal articles that serve as the main body of the dissertation/thesis.

At a Glance

UMaineOnline

Maine College of Engineering & Computing

Degree Level

Doctoral

Degree Earned

Doctor of Engineering in Engineering Technology

Concentrations

Individualized

Surveying Engineering Technology

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Mode of Study

Online

Number of Credits

42 Credits

UMaineOnline

Maine College of Engineering & Computing

Degree Level

Doctoral

Degree Earned

Doctor of Engineering in Engineering Technology

Concentrations

Individualized

Surveying Engineering Technology

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Mode of Study

Online

Number of Credits

42 Credits

Cost Per Credit Hour

E-Rate

$780

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Beth Royston, M.S.

UMaineOnline Advisor

umaine.edu/online

207.581.4581

beth.royston@maine.edu

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Apply for Fall 2027

For maximum financial aid, apply by December 1

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