PHD, Computer Engineering

Work leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is designed to give the candidate a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of his or her professional field and training in methods of research. The final basis for granting the degree shall be the candidate's grasp of the subject matter of a broad field of study and a demonstrated ability to do independent research. In addition, the candidate must have acquired the ability to express thoughts clearly and forcefully in both oral and written languages. The degree is not granted solely for the completion of coursework, residence and technical requirements, although these must be met. Graduates of the Computer Engineering program will be well prepared to enter higher education, private or public industry, and much more.

With computing at the heart of problem-solving in all fields, the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Texas A&M University works to tackle challenging problems that directly impact our society. The mission of the department is to develop the human and intellectual resources needed to meet the future technological challenges in the field of computing. This includes developing computer scientists and computer engineers for positions of leadership in industry, government and academia.