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The focus of the program is to prepare students for a variety of computer science careers, including hardware to software development, building blocks of code to user-facing design. Our program of study combines a deep foundation in computer science with the applied and in-demand skills necessary for careers in technology. Faculty members work closely with colleagues in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Civil and Environmental Engineering, as well as maintain strong collaborations with Tennessee Tech's Centers of Excellence and other leading institutions and national laboratories to build a unique and effective environment for research and learning.
Admissions Requirements
When applying for admission, students must state on the application the area of study for which admission is requested: Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
Students seeking admission to the Engineering Ph.D. program should meet the same admission standards as for the Engineering Master of Science programs. In addition, you are expected to have completed a Master's degree in an academic area appropriate to the proposed area of study and to have earned a graduate GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Fulfilling the minimum requirement does not guarantee admission; an applicant who does not meet the above minimum, but appears to have reasonable potential for success as a Ph.D. student, may be admitted to provisional standing.
Additionally, all students applying to the Engineering Ph.D. program must meet the basic requirements for admission to a Ph.D. program (see additional requirements below).
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