Computer Science - PhD

The Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science is, above all else, a degree of quality. Completing a specific number of graduate courses or years of study is insufficient to receive the degree. Obtaining a Ph.D. indicates significant contributions to a field and recognition of the awarded student as the world’s foremost expert in their dissertation topic. A successful candidate must demonstrate a breadth of understanding of computer science topics along with mastery of their chosen area(s) of emphasis. Students must also be able to perform independent and innovative research over a significant period; thus, each successful Ph.D. candidate will produce a substantial piece of original research that is presented in a written dissertation and defended in an oral examination. This work should be of such quality that one or more journal or conference articles can be derived from it.