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Computer Engineering

Computer Engineering

Program Description

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers doctoral programs in Computer Engineering that lead to the award of a PhD. The Doctor of Philosophy degree is a research degree that recognizes mastery of a field of study, a demonstrated ability to conduct independent research, and the dissemination of significant and original contributions to the body of knowledge in that field. The Graduate School of Engineering and Management specifies the degree requirements for the school’s doctoral program. The doctoral programs offered within the Department are differentiated from one another based on the area of research specialization chosen by each student.

Computer Engineering faculty are currently conducting research in the following areas:

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Advanced Computer Architectures
  • Computer Networks
  • Cloud Computing
  • Cryptography
  • Computer/Network Attack
  • Computer/Network Defense
  • Computer/Network Forensics
  • Digital Design – FPGAs 
  • High Performance Computing
  • Reverse Engineering and Code Protection
  • Robotics
  • Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems
  • Software Engineering
  • VLSI
  • Wireless Sensor Networks

Admissions Requirements

Degree Required: MS in relevant area, with accredited BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Test Required: GRE 156V/151Q (within the last five years)

GPA Required: 3.50 (MS); 3.00 (BS)  

Waivers to the above criteria may be granted on a case-by-case basis. Therefore, individuals whose academic credentials fall below any of the above criteria may apply.

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Outcomes & Objectives

Upon graduation, each student will:

  • critically evaluate literature within, and across, disciplines,
  • apply appropriate methods and conduct credible analyses toward their research objectives,
  • make significant contribution(s) by extending the body of knowledge, and
  • clearly communicate technically complex information in written and oral formats.

Degree Information

Degree Type: Doctoral


Delivery Method: In-Residence


Degree Requirements

  • Integrated coursework (28 hours)
  • Mathematics (8 hours)
  • Dissertation research (48 hours)
  • Admission to candidacy: One year before graduation
  • Full Time study: Three out of Four contiguous quarters
  • Present dissertation at a public defense

Graduate School Catalog

Faculty Research Areas

  • COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
  • COMPUTER SECURITY
  • NETWORK SECURITY
  • QUEUING SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
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