Course variations

Course summary

The minimum degree requirement is 66 graduate credits beyond the bachelor's degree. A minimum of 26 credits (excluding thesis) must be at the 700 level or higher. The 66 credits shall be distributed as follows: 21 credits in the major area of concentration, 9 credits in an approved minor area, 6 credits in Mathematics and/or Quantitative Methods, 18 credits of thesis, 12 credits of approved electives. The six-credit requirement in Mathematics and/or Quantitative Methods may be met by taking the minor in Mathematics. In general, the minor may be in an area offered by the College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS), in the Physical Sciences, Mathematics or in Management Sciences. Any other area of minor requires prior approval by the Graduate Program Subcommittee (GPSC) of CEAS. A maximum of 33 credits can be considered for transfer credits for prior graduate work, including a master's degree earned at UWM or elsewhere, provided the course work falls within the appropriate areas. Students entering the program without a prior applicable master's degree will be limited to a total maximum transfer of 9 credits for course taken elsewhere. At least four Mathematics courses covering Calculus and Linear Algebra. At least 27 credits of course work in computer science with a minimum of six credits in each of these three areas: (1) Programming; (2) Computer Architecture and Systems; and (3) Theoretical Computer Science, including analysis and design of algorithms. All applicants are required to submit a brief (one- or two-page) statement describing their career goals and area of specialization and at least two letters of recommendation should be sent directly to: Graduate Program Representative, Computer Science Program/CEAS, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, PO Box 784, Milwaukee, WI - 53201.

Entry requirement for international students

An applicant must meet the general Graduate School admission requirements, and must have a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or engineering. Students with a bachelor's degree only from a non-U.S. University will not be admitted directly to the Ph.D. program, but must enroll first in a master's program. Applicants with a bachelor's or master's degree in an area outside of computer science or engineering, may be admitted provided they meet the following minimal requirements expected of all applicants. Recent GRE score is required for the applicant.

Qualification

Doctoral

Awarding body

University Of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Department name

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