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Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
PhD
Major
Computer Science
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview


Saint Louis University's Ph.D. in Computer Science prepares students for industry or academia, focusing on independent, innovative research. The program leverages top-ranked research groups, industry funding, and connections to St. Louis' tech community for internships and future employment. Graduates pursue careers in software development, data science, and other high-demand computing fields.

Program Outline


Degree Overview:

The Ph.D. program in computer science at Saint Louis University is designed to prepare students for careers in industry or academia. The program focuses on independent, innovative research under the guidance of a faculty member. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to leverage the power of computers, algorithms, and data to positively impact the world.


Program Highlights:

  • Research groups regularly publish in top-ranked journals and conference proceedings.
  • Research projects are often supported by government and industry grants.
  • Students have access to a strong technology community in St. Louis, with opportunities for internships, part-time work, and future jobs.

Objectives:

  • Demonstrate the use of computing systems, theory, and software engineering to solve theoretical and applied problems.
  • Utilize state-of-the-art techniques in their research area to solve open problems.
  • Conduct independent, high-quality, innovative research in computer science.
  • Communicate computer science research results effectively in both publication formats and professional presentations.
  • Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.

Careers:

  • Careers related to computer science are routinely found on various "best jobs" lists.
  • Examples of careers include software developer, IT manager, information security analyst, data scientist, web developer, computer systems analyst, and computer network architect.
  • Students have worked for companies like Boeing, Centene, Citi, Deloitte, Enterprise, Express Scripts, KPMG, Maritz, MasterCard, Microsoft, Bayer, and World Wide Technologies.
  • Some students have started their own companies.

Other:

  • Students must complete an exit survey with the department during their final semester.
  • By the end of their third semester, students must select a research area and Ph.D. advisor, formalized in a graduate mentoring agreement.
  • Students must complete a preliminary examination with both written and oral components by the end of their second year.
  • Students must select a thesis committee and make an oral presentation of their proposed thesis topic by the end of their fourth year.
  • Students must gain some experience in teaching, ideally by serving as a TA or instructor.
  • Students must register for Computer Science Colloquium each semester, with two semesters requiring credit and a presentation.
  • Students must write a dissertation that makes an original and independent research contribution in computer science.
  • Students must complete a public oral presentation and defense of the dissertation after committee approval.
  • Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses.
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