Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering and Applied Science - Computer Science and Information Systems

The CSIS option offers advanced study and research opportunities in various disciplines related to modern information processing using computer programs and systems. Information science is highly interdisciplinary and is concerned with the analysis, collection, classification, manipulation, storage, retrieval and dissemination of information. Computer science deals with the theoretical foundations of computational methods for information creation and manipulation. Research opportunities span a wide range of theoretical and application topics including advanced software engineering, artificial intelligence, computer networks, computer vision and graphics, databases, data science, distributed algorithms and systems, formal methods, informatics, human-computer interaction, machine learning, mobile computing and cyber security, optical networks, programming languages, real-time systems, robotics, and wireless networks. Career opportunities are plentiful in the areas of information technology, business/financial, engineering and industry, health and human services, and government/public policy, both in industry and academia.

Core Course Requirements

Five core courses (15 credits) are taken early in the program of study to ensure preparation in the fundamental research and analytical methods in the field.

Elective Course Requirements

Elective courses (18 credits) help the student attain depth in focused areas within CSIS as well as breadth in a minor area of study. Major electives are drawn from computer science/engineering and from decision information sciences.

Candidates must submit the required application materials, university requirements and program-specific requirements, for consideration.

Students possessing a bachelor's or master's degree and a strong academic background in any of the four program tracks (Applied Mechanics and Materials, Computational Science and Engineering, Computer Science and Information Science, Industrial and Systems Engineering) or similar disciplines are encouraged to apply for admission to the EAS PhD program.
Generally, a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00 (on a scale of 4.00) is required or a minimum graduate GPA of 3.25.
Applications indicating option preferences will be made directly to the PhD program and reviewed by admissions committees in the selected options. Admission is made by the Associate Provost for Graduate Studies and the Dean of the College of Engineering upon the recommendation of the EAS Graduate Program Director and the admissions director of the major option.
Requirements
GRE is waived.
2 letter of recommendation: from a person in the field of your academic major at the institution most recently attended or from a supervisor familiar with your recent job performance. Applicants will be required to provide the recommenders name and email address so we can contact the recommender for the letter of recommendation.
International students should have a minimum English Proficiency score of TOEFL iBT 90, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 120 or the Pearsons PTE 60.