Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science

Northeastern University

The PhD in Computer Science program provides students with the advanced coursework and groundbreaking research opportunities they need to contribute at the forefront of the world’s fastest-growing fields. Forging knowledge in 15 core areas like artificial intelligence, data science, programming languages, and human-centered computing, you’ll gain significant expertise in conducting and presenting the results of your research. Ultimately, you’ll produce and defend original work that contributes to critical discourse in your chosen area.LearningOutcomesStudents graduating with a PhD in Computer Science will:Gain a broad understanding of computer science fundamentals, spanning a substantial portion of the following core areas: artificial intelligence and data science, human-centered computing, software, systems, and theoryGain significant expertise in at least one research area in computer scienceProduce and defend original research in an area of computer scienceBe able to communicate research results effectively in both oral and written forms