Welcome to the Computing Ph.D. program at Boise State University!
The Computing Ph.D. Program encompasses expertise and research opportunities across a spectrum of computing fields under a single, high-quality research doctorate. The interdisciplinary program brings together faculty members from the Departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Geosciences, Materials Science and Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, and Physics. With this broad reach lies strength: faculty and students are able to leverage a diverse and unique set of approaches, skills, and expertise that enable and complement their research effort.
The curriculum is designed to provide students, through scholarship and research, the computational knowledge and skills to address significant technical challenges through one of five emphasis areas:
The Computational Math, Science and Engineering emphasis focuses on the construction of mathematical models and quantitative analysis techniques and the use of computers to analyze and solve scientific and engineering problems.
The Computer Science emphasis focuses on theory, design, development, and application of computer and software systems, and the development of algorithms for data search, manipulation, and analysis.
The Cybersecurity emphasis focuses on the protection of computers, networks, programs, industrial control systems, and data from unintended or unauthorized access, change, or destruction.
The Data Science emphasis focuses on using scientific, mathematical, and statistical methods, processes, and systems to extract knowledge or insights from data.
The Artificial Intelligence emphasis.
Information regarding the application and admissions process can be found online at https://www.boisestate.edu/computing/future-students/.
This handbook supplements the Graduate Catalog which details university resources, regulations and processes for students and graduate programs. Together, the Student Handbook and the Graduate Catalog articulate the academic life cycle--from admissions to degree completion. Students are responsible for understanding and following the policies and procedures outlined in the Student Handbook and the Graduate Catalog, as well as the Boise State University Student Handbook, Boise State University Policy Manual, and the Student Code of Conduct. Specific research groups and research expectations are further defined by each student's major advisor.Â