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Ph.D. Programs
A PhD degree can be one of the most satisfying and rewarding educational experiences. You work closely with a faculty mentor, performing original research, and tackling challenging and unsolved problems. The department offers two Ph.D. programs:
Financial Support The GMU CS department is committed to funding Ph.D. students as much as possible. A significant number of Teaching Assistantship and Research Assistantship positions available. Ph.D. students are given strong preference for these positions, and at present most Ph.D. students in need of an assistantship are being funded. Additionally, the Ph.D. program offers one Presidential Graduate Fellowship to one incoming full-time Ph.D. student per year. Ph.D. in Computer ScienceThe GMU Ph.D. in CS is a nationally ranked program. We have a strong faculty in a diverse set of computer science areas. Additionally, George Mason University is located in the center of one of the largest computer science and information technology corridors in the nation, and is in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., a major center for science and engineering research and funding. This makes the area a rich source for Ph.D. research opportunities. Our Ph.D. graduates have been highly successful both in academic and industrial positions. → More Information Ph.D. in Information Technology
The Ph.D. in Information Technology is offered by the School of Information Technology and Engineering, of which the Department of Computer Science is a part. The Computer Science department provides for concentrations in Information Systems, Software Engineering, and Information Security and Assurance. The doctoral program allows students to take a broad range of courses and research options. Students can specialize in various areas, including informattion systems, software engineering, and information security. You may also pursue research in computer science in this program, and will receive an IT Ph.D. rather than a CS Ph.D. → More Information |