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Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science

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The innovative Computer Science Ph.D. program blends the highest level of theoretical foundations in Computer Science with the study of real-world problems. The curriculum is designed to prepare you for a career as a cutting-edge researcher or an experienced educator who can meet current and projected market demands for technological advancements in computing. You can apply expertise from this CS program to a future career in academia, research, business, industry, and government.

This degree is best suited for those with a background in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or Game Design (bachelor’s or master’s degree). If you come from a non-computer science undergraduate or graduate background, the program offers foundation courses to prepare you for the essential demands of this doctoral program.

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Program Snapshot

Program Format: Face-to-Face

Entry Terms: Fall and Spring

Time to Complete: 4 -5 years

Application Deadlines:

• February 1st (Fall admissions)
• August 1st (Spring admissions)

Admission Requirements

• Online Graduate Application   - There is a non-refundable $60 application fee.
• Transcripts   - Official transcripts from EACH college and/or university you have attended.  
• Bachelor’s degree   with a minimum GPA of 2.75 from a regionally accredited college or university

Additional Program Requirements:

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in computer science or a related field 
• Successful completion of math courses through calculus II and discrete math and undergraduate data structure course. 
• GRE Scores (Optional) 
• Statement of purpose outlining how this degree facilitates your career goals, recent accomplishments, activities, and research interest 
• Three letters of recommendation from academic or professional contacts 
• Resume or professional vitae   

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• Customized Research – Conduct innovative research projects tailored to your specific professional goals, whether in academia or the applied research needs of industry.
• Study Flexibility – Gain valuable expertise in advanced areas of study, including artificial intelligence, data engineering/science, computer and network security, information technology, software engineering and project development.
• Internships – You will have many opportunities to gain hands-on, real-world experience by participating in internships during your time in the program, preparing you to advance in your career.
• Practical Skill Application – Develop the practical CS and research skills that can be applied to high-paying industry fields immediately upon graduation.
• Graduate Research Assistantships – Admitted full-time students are fully funded (as funds allow) through the duration of the program, receiving a Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) stipend and tuition/fee waivers.

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Kennesaw State University Department of Computer Science 680 Arntson Drive, Room J 377, MD 9047 Marietta, GA 30060

Phone: (470) 578-4377

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The KSU Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (Ph.D) program is an innovative doctoral program designed to prepare highly experienced professionals for teaching and research positions at AACSB accredited business schools or for advanced research positions in consulting, government or industry. The KSU Ph.D program combines the rigor of a traditional doctoral program with intense classroom study allowing full immersion into state of the art academic research content and methods. 

Admission Requirements

The following are requirements beyond the general KSU Graduate Admissions    requirements:

• The admission process is highly competitive and designed to identify applicants with the background and experience necessary to complete the requirements of a rigorous doctoral degree program.  
• The four-step application process is designed to determine if applicants have the skills and interests necessary to succeed in the program.
• Admission decisions for each step are made only after receipt of required documents for that step.
• The application process begins during the Summer, enrollment decisions are made in the Spring for admittances to a Ph.D cohort beginning during the following Fall semester. 

Applicants should review the four-step admissions process for directions on how to apply at  https://coles.kennesaw.edu/phd/admissions/index.php . 

Admissions Criteria for Unique Cases

Currently, there are no exceptions to the admission requirements.

Transfer Credit

Transfer credit is not permissible for any part of the KSU Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration program. 

Petition to Graduate 

Each candidate must petition to graduate at least one semester prior to completion of program requirements. The candidate should contact their program to request a petition. For more information, please view the corresponding section in  Academic Policies   .

Program of Study

Foundation course (3 credit hours).

• ACCT 9001:Introduction to Research
• IS 9001:Introduction to Research
• MGT 9001:Introduction to Research
• MKTG 9001:Introduction to Research

Discipline Seminar Courses (12 Credit Hours)

ACCT students take the below four courses:

• ACCT 9005:Developments in Accounting Research Seminar
• ACCT 9006:Seminar in Behavioral Accounting Research
• ACCT 9007:Seminar in Archival Accounting Research
• ACCT 9008:Multivariate Analysis in Accounting Research

IS students take the below four courses:

• IS 9005:Individual Level Theory Seminar on Information Systems I
• IS 9006:Individual Level Theory Seminar on Information Systems II
• IS 9007:Organizational Level Theories and Contemporary Topics in Information Systems

IS students will choose one of the the following courses as their fourth course.

• IS 9008:Seminar in IS Research II
• IS 9011:Seminar in Graph Theory
• IS 9012:Seminar in Data Mining
• IS 9013:Seminar in Data Mining II
• IS 9014:Seminar in Binary Classification
• IS 9015:Seminar in Risk Management and Decision Analysis
• IS 9016:Seminar in Business Intelligence using Simulation
• IS 9017:Seminar in Operations Research in Business Intelligence
• IS 9018:Seminar in Traditional and Big Data Analytics
• IS 9021:Seminar in Healthcare Management and Informatics
• IS 9022:Seminar in Healthcare Processes and Workflow
• IS 9023:Seminar in Electronic Health Records
• IS 9024:Seminar on Healthcare Industry
• IS 9025:Seminar in Management and Ethics of Leadership in Healthcare
• IS 9026:Seminar in Governance, Risk Management and Compliance in Healthcare

MGT students take the below four courses:

• MGT 9005:Seminar in Human Resource Management Research
• MGT 9006:Seminar in Entrepreneurship and International Business Research
• MGT 9007:Seminar in Organizational Behavior Research
• MGT 9008:Seminar in Strategic Management Research

MKTG students take the below four courses:

• MKTG 9005:Consumer Behavior
• MKTG 9006:Theory and Current Issues in Marketing
• MKTG 9007:Seminar in Sales Leadership
• MKTG 9008:Marketing Strategy and Analytics

Business Research Methods Courses (15 Credit Hours)

• BRM 9201:Research Methods and Basic Data Analysis
• BRM 9202:Analysis of Variance Designs
• BRM 9203:Qualitative Research Methods
• BRM 9204:Regression Analysis
• BRM 9205:Advanced Business Research Analysis

Dissertation Design (3 Credit Hours)

• ACCT 9900:Dissertation Development in Business Administration
• IS 9900:Dissertation Development in Business Administration
• MGT 9900:Dissertation Development in Business Administration
• MKTG 9900:Dissertation Development in Business Administration

Dissertation Research (15 Credit Hours)

• ACCT 9903:Doctoral Directed Study
• IS 9903:Doctoral Directed Study
• MGT 9903:Doctoral Directed Study
• MKTG 9903:Doctoral Directed Study

Students must take four sections (12 Credit Hours) of one of the following courses that corresponds with the chosen discipline:

• ACCT 9904:Dissertation Research
• IS 9904:Dissertation Research
• MGT 9904:Dissertation Research
• MKTG 9904:Dissertation Research

Program Total (48 Credit Hours)