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Ph.D. Program

After a MSc in Computer Science, the PhD program consists of at least 9 credit hours of course work and 51 credit hours of research resulting in the presentation of a substantial thesis. In addition, the student is required to give two non-credit CS seminar presentations. Successful completion of the PhD course requires a minimum of three (3) full years.

Ph.D. Summary (After M.Sc.)

Courses (CS8xx)* 9 credit hours
Research (CS901) 51 credit hours
Two CS seminar presentations (CS 900) 0 credit hours
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Total: 60 credit hours

* A minimum of 9 credit hours of course work are required, and course selection must adhere to the following conditions:

  • Courses must be chosen in consultation with the supervisor or co-supervisors
  • Only one course may be taught by the supervisor or co-supervisor
  • Only one course may be a directed reading

Supervisory Committee

The major portion of the Ph.D. program consists of original research under the direction of a Supervisory Committee. The supervisory committee is described on the Graduate Program / Graduate Theses / Supervisory and Examination Committees section of the website.



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