The Ph.D. program in computer science integrates cutting-edge research, innovation, and entrepreneurship to prepare students for multiple career paths. This program is the first in Texas to offer doctoral-level studies in computer science with business training. The emphasis on collaboration with industry and preparation for careers in academia, business, nonprofit organizations and government laboratories is a powerful driver for original research and innovative product development. The mission of the Department of Computer Science is to advance the knowledge of computer science and technology through education, research and service for the betterment of society. The program focuses on key areas of applied computing of national priority: computer security and networking, data analytics and management, high-performance computing, edge computing, informatics and smart health, software engineering.
The Department of Computer Science offers an applied computer science Ph.D. program that incorporates leadership, innovation, and communication to prepare students to navigate multiple career environments. The program combines the application of computer science practice and theory. Students are encouraged, but not required to take electives in entrepreneurship and commercialization skills. The curriculum is centered on two technical tracks that align with faculty research interests: Information Management and Software Systems. The Information Management track encompasses research topics in data analytics and management, human computer interaction, and informatics. The Software Systems track covers topics in computer security and networking, high-performance computing, and software engineering. In addition, the program has a programming requirement to ensure that students can implement a substantial piece of software. Program focuses on key areas of applied computing of national priority: data science and machine learning, human-computer interaction, computer vision and multimedia, computer security and networking, high-performance computing, and software engineering and realtime systems
