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Additionally, the degree program is rigorous in nature and designed to be completed at a full-time pace and entirely on campus.<br><br>Upon completing your doctorate, you emerge into the workforce, ready to become a world-class researcher, educator, or industry expert. Join our expanding community of dedicated scholars and researchers and make meaningful contributions to the ever-evolving computing discipline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 has-primary-color has-text-color\">On this Page<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#highlights\">Program Highlights<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#curriculum\">Computing Curriculum&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#outlook\">Career Outlook<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#requirements\">Admission Process and Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#deadlines\">Application Deadlines<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"PhD in Computing at UM-Flint\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/n6ykV_f-6pw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"highlights\">Why Earn Your PhD in Computing Degree at UM-Flint?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-a9aa46886cfd781e329219c25f9f86ad\"><strong>Diversify Your Skills to Pursue a Range of Career Paths<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In our PhD in Computing program, you undergo intensive training to develop a versatile and in-demand skill set, which helps you pursue a successful career trajectory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon completing the doctoral program, you will be well prepared to assume leadership roles in academia, where you play a part in shaping the future of computer science and inspire students along their academic journey. Or, if you prefer, you take an alternative path and seek employment in the tech industry to spur innovation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-e37a6a1718b986426d908c16628ffcbf\"><strong>Build Your Original Academic Research<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the PhD program, you collaborate with our distinguished <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cit\/faculty-staff\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">College of Innovation and Technology faculty members<\/a> on research projects that align with your personal scholarly and professional interests. This also allows you to begin building your body of original research and publications and establish yourself as a well-respected, innovative scholar in the field.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, as part of the world-renowned University of Michigan community, you have full access to the breadth of academic and research resources at the Flint, <a href=\"https:\/\/umdearborn.edu\/\">Dearborn<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/umich.edu\/\">Ann Arbor<\/a> campuses.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover h-auto mt-5\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-primary-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center mt-3 mb-4\">Want to Learn More About Pursuing Your PhD in Computing? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fac082e9 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/go.umflint.edu\/request-info\"><strong>Request More Information to Receive Program Details!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2 mt-4\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"curriculum\">PhD in Computing Program Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At UM-Flint, we created our Doctor of Philosophy in Computing program curriculum to challenge your technical knowledge, elevate your competencies and analytical skills, and shape you into an accomplished scholar.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The number of content coursework credits you take depends on your previous academic experience. The program curriculum requires at least 38 credits of coursework beyond the bachelor\u2019s degree. If you enter the doctoral program with a bachelor\u2019s degree, you must complete all 38 credit hours of coursework. However, if you hold a master\u2019s degree, you only need to complete 24 credits. Furthermore, if your master\u2019s degree is from the <a href=\"https:\/\/rackham.umich.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Michigan Rackham Graduate School<\/a> or UM-Flint, you are only required to complete eight credit hours of content coursework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides the diverse range of coursework, our PhD program is research-oriented, meaning we evaluate your academic performance primarily based on peer-reviewed publication capability and output. You must earn 25 credits of research coursework dedicated to your research preparation and your dissertation. Additionally, we expect you to publish peer-reviewed journals and articles stemming from your dissertation research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Doctoral Program Milestones<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">With the support of your selected research advisor and a dissertation committee, you must pass the following major milestones:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Completion of required coursework<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research proficiency exam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advancement to candidacy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forming the dissertation committee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Passing the dissertation proposal examination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completion of required research credit hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preparation of a written dissertation and its oral defense<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&amp;poid=16332&amp;returnto=5138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Review the Computing (PhD) program curriculum and course list<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2 mt-4\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Academic Advising<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UM-Flint proudly offers expert academic advisors to guide your educational journey toward achieving a PhD degree in Computing.&nbsp;<br><br>To learn more about our doctoral program, please contact the program director, Doug Zytko, at <a href=\"mailto:dzytko@umich.edu\">dzytko@umich.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\" \/>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"outlook\">Career Outlook for Computer Scientists<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>As technology rapidly evolves and our societies become increasingly computerized, the fundamentals of how computing industries design, produce, and deliver products and services to their customers are changing. Such changes create a significant need for computer scientists with advanced knowledge of data management, data science, systems, security, and software engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Likewise, manufacturers and service industries in Michigan and around the nation also recognize this current shift. In response, they encourage their technical workforce to advance their knowledge, skills, and expertise in these areas through graduate-level education and training. For many such scientists and engineers, this means pursuing doctoral-level degrees that offer specialized instruction and research experience in computer and information science.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the quality of instruction you receive in UM-Flint\u2019s PhD program in Computing, you can pursue careers in a variety of industries, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/education-training-and-library\/postsecondary-teachers.htm\">faculty positions in academia<\/a> or as an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/computer-and-information-technology\/computer-and-information-research-scientists.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">industry researcher or applied scientist<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that both career paths have a growing employment rate\u2014university professors can expect their employment to increase by 8%, and computer scientists can anticipate an increase of 23%. Furthermore, both careers have earning potentials that exceed the national average. For professors, the median annual salary is $84,380, and for computer scientists, their salary averages $145,080.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2024\/06\/Stats-copy7-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"$145,080 median annual wage for computer scientists\" class=\"wp-image-6925\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2024\/06\/Stats-copy7-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2024\/06\/Stats-copy7-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2024\/06\/Stats-copy7-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2024\/06\/Stats-copy7-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2024\/06\/Stats-copy7-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2024\/06\/Stats-copy7-2048x2048.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"requirements\">Admission Requirements (No GRE Required)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">To qualify for admission into the PhD in Computing program, you must meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A bachelor\u2019s or master\u2019s degree in engineering, applied mathematics, computer science, or physical science from an accredited institution in the United States (or equivalent in another country).\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students from other areas who are accepted into the program and have an insufficient background in computing can be assigned remedial courses to complete.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher on a four-point scale for the BS degree and 3.5 or higher on a 4-point scale for the master\u2019s degree.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completion of prerequisite courses or their equivalents:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students are required to have completed\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Calculus I<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calculus II<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Linear Algebra<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One course in data structures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One course in computer organization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One course in operating systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One course in programming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One course in calculus-based probability and statistics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please note that you must first obtain a commitment from a faculty advisor who has agreed to supervise and fund your doctoral studies before submitting your PhD application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must include the name(s) of the faculty member(s) who have agreed to fund your studies in your Statement of Purpose. This faculty commitment is required for your application to be considered for admission to our PhD program.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have not yet secured this commitment, please do not submit your PhD application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2 mt-4\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2 mt-4\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">How to Apply to the Computing Doctoral Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to its rigorous curriculum and competitive admission process, we strongly encourage you to connect with Doug Zytko at <a href=\"mailto:dzytko@umich.edu\">dzytko@umich.edu<\/a>, Director of the PhD in Computing program. During this meeting, you can discuss career and professional development goals to help determine if the doctoral program suits your academic and professional aspirations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, you should meet with individual faculty members who may serve as dissertation chairs. This helps you connect with faculty members and determine who may share your research interests. If you need assistance identifying and contacting faculty members, please contact Doug Zytko.<strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Application Materials<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">To be considered for admission, submit the following to the Office of Graduate Programs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Application for Graduate Admission<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$55 application fee (non-refundable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vS8wMYqclEqto9VTGEatCgI1Y5P_3qkzoufv4FS5fYdsnlhDYvW_1iteXJ541AWVRJ0qYNnMi4l_zTC\/pub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Official transcript<\/a> from the colleges or universities where you earned your degree(s) as well as any transcript that shows completion of prerequisite coursework. Please read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/transcript-policy\/\">Graduate Transcript Policy for Domestic Students<\/a> for more information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For any degree completed at a non-U.S. institution, transcripts must be submitted for an internal credential review. Read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/international-transcript-evaluation\/\">International Transcript Evaluation<\/a> for instructions on how to submit your transcripts for review.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If English is not your native language, and you are not from an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/admissions\/english-proficiency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">exempt country<\/a>, you must demonstrate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/english-proficiency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">English proficiency<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>English Language Proficiency: Applicants who have earned or will earn a bachelor\u2019s or master\u2019s degree from an institution where the language of instruction is exclusively English are exempt from submitting an Official English Proficiency Score. All others must submit such a score. For more information, <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/u\/1\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vS-pMXK7s98cOGR9XmEsNLRKxwrYfPWEyw8zqCLSdsgJsG9VFdKZC3DWcqL9on1_wT8IMdSBL61Khyr\/pub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">please review our required minimum overall scores<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/recommendation-letters\/\">letters of recommendation<\/a>, at least one of which must come from former faculty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A clearly defined Statement of Purpose detailing your professional goals and reasons for pursuing a doctorate degree in computer and information science, describe prior research experiences and personal research interests. You must include the name(s) of the faculty member(s) who have agreed to fund your studies in your Statement of Purpose. This faculty commitment is required for your application to be considered for admission to our PhD program. If you have not yet secured this commitment, please do not submit your PhD application.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Statements may be submitted online during the application process or emailed to <a href=\"mailto:FlintGradOffice@umich.edu\">FlintGradOffice@umich.edu<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students from abroad must submit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/admissions\/international-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">additional documentation<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please email all additional application materials to <a href=\"mailto:FlintGradOffice@umich.edu\">FlintGradOffice@umich.edu<\/a> or deliver them to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Office of Graduate Programs<\/a>, located at 251 Thompson Library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This program is an on-campus program with in-person courses. Admitted students can apply for a student (F-1) visa. Students living abroad are unable to complete this program online in their home country. If you currently hold a non-immigrant visa and are residing in the United States, please contact the Center for Global Engagement at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:globalflint@umich.edu\">globalflint@umich.edu<\/a>&nbsp;for guidance regarding your eligibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"deadlines\">Application Deadlines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Submit all application materials to the Office of Graduate Programs on, or before, the day of the application deadline. The PhD in Computing has rolling admission and reviews completed applications each month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be considered for admission, all application materials must be submitted on or before:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fall &#8211; May 1 <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winter &#8211; October 1 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\" \/>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2 mt-4\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Achieve Your Highest Potential\u2014Pursue Your PhD in Computing at UM-Flint<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Embark on a rigorous academic journey that combines your passion for teaching and research and equips you to emerge as an expert in the tech field. By earning your Doctor of Philosophy  in Computing degree from the University of Michigan-Flint, you undergo transformational training, acquire high-level research skills, and receive mentorship from leading experts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the next step toward becoming a scientist and an educator who leads, innovates, and inspires. Begin your UM-Flint application today! 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