Course variations

Course summary

The doctoral program in computer engineering is primarily intended for students with a master’s degree in computer engineering or a closely related discipline wishing to pursue a career in research or academia. The specializations include computer systems and VLSI design, software engineering and algorithms, intelligent systems and machine Learning, computer networks and computer security and simulation systems.

Program modules

The modules include CDA 5106 Advanced Computer Architecture (3 credit hours); CDA 5110 Parallel Processing (3 credit hours); CDA 6530 Performance Models of Computers and Networks (3 credit hours); CDA 6938 ST: Research in Computer and Network Security (3 credit hours); CGS 5131 Computer Forensics I: Seizure and Examination of Computer Systems (3 credit hours); CNT 5008 Computer Communication Network Architecture (3 credit hours); CNT 6418 Computer Forensics II: Network Security, Intrusion Detection, and Forensics Analysis (3 credit hours); CNT 6519 Wireless Security and Forensics (3 credit hours); CNT 6707 Computer Network Design and Distributed Processing (3 credit hours); COP 5537 Network Optimization (3 credit hours); COP 5611 Operating Systems (3 credit hours); CAP 6133 Advanced Topics in Computer Security and Forensics (3 credit hours); CAP 6135 Malware and Software Vulnerability Analysis (3 credit hours); COP 6525 Distributive Processing of Digital Evidence (3 credit hours); COT 5405 Theory and Analysis of Algorithms (3 credit hours); EEL 5542 Random Processes I (3 credit hours); EEL 5780 Wireless Networks (3 credit hours); EEL 5881 Software Engineering I (3 credit hours); EEL 6762 Performance Analysis of Computer and Communication Systems (3 credit hours); EEL 6785 Computer Network Design (3 credit hours); EEL 6788 Advanced Topics in Wireless Networks (3 credit hours); EEL 6883 Software Engineering II (3 credit hours); EEL 6897 Software Development for Real-Time Engineering Systems (3 credit hours).

Entry requirement for international students

Students should have a master’s or bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or a closely related discipline. International students must demonstrate their proficiency in the English language. International students, except those who are from countries where English is the only official language, those who have earned a degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, or those who have earned a degree from a country where English is the only official language or from a university at which English is the only official language of instruction, should demonstrate a score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or IELTS. They should have obtained a TOEFL score of 220 (computer-based) or 80 (internet-based) (or equivalent score on the paper-based test); or an IELTS score of 6.5.

Qualification

Doctoral

Awarding body

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

Department name

College of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science