Computer Science
Doctoral Program Director
Dr. Anne Hee-Hiong Ngu
cs_phd_advisor@txstate.edu
512.245.3409
Comal Building, Room 311C
Advisor Support
Karen Hollensbe
kh48@txstate.edu
512.245.3409
Comal Building, Room 211B
Department of Computer Science
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This program is the first in Texas to offer a doctoral education in computer science with formalized business training. The emphasis on collaboration with industry and preparation for careers in academia, business, non-profit organizations and government laboratories leads to a virtuous cycle that drives original research and innovative products.
| Degree | Concentration | Course Work | Dissertation | Total Hours |
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| Ph.D. | Information Management | 54 hours (for applicants with a bachelor's degree only) | 24 hours | 78 hours |
| Ph.D. | Software Systems | 54 hours (for applicants with a bachelor's degree only) | 24 hours | 78 hours |
| Ph.D. | Information Management | 30 hours | 24 hours | 54 hours |
| Ph.D. | Software Systems | 30 hours | 24 hours | 54 hours |
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Application Deadline This program has a firm deadline. |
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Funding Information Applications must be complete by the priority deadline to be considered for certain types of funding. |
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Decision Timeline This program reviews applications on a rolling basis. |
Application Requirements
The items required for admission consideration are listed below. Additional information for applicants with international credentials can be found on our international web pages.
Application Fee
- $55 nonrefundable application fee
OR - $90 nonrefundable application fee for applications with international credentials
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Transcripts & GPA for applicants with a bachelor's and a master's degree
- baccalaureate degree in computer science or related field from a regionally accredited university
- master's degree in computer science or related field from a regionally accredited university
- a copy of an official transcript from each institution where course credit was granted
- minimum 3.3 GPA in all completed graduate course work
Transcripts & GPA for applicants with a bachelor's degree only
- baccalaureate degree in computer science or related field from a regionally accredited university
- a copy of an official transcript from each institution where course credit was granted
- minimum 3.0 GPA in your last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses)
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GRE Scores
- official GRE (general test only) required with competitive scores in the verbal reasoning and quantitative reasoning sections
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Documents & Other Requirements
- interview (top-ranking applicants only. Read additional information.)
- resume/CV
- three letters of recommendation submitted directly from professionals who are qualified to assess your academic abilities
- written statement of research interests and goals
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TOEFL, PTE, or IELTS Scores
Applicants are required to submit TOEFL, PTE, or IELTS scores that meet the minimum program requirements below unless they have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or the equivalent from a country on our exempt countries list.
- official TOEFL iBT scores required with a 85 overall
- official PTE scores required with a 57 overall
- official IELTS (academic) scores required with a 6.5 overall and
- minimum individual module scores of 6.0
This program does not offer admission if the scores above are not met.
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Interview and Admissions Review Process
Applicants are independently reviewed and ranked by each member of the admissions committee based on a defined set of criteria. Those that are top-rated will be contacted for an interview via Skype or phone and asked a pre-determined set of questions. Based on the results of the interviews, the committee will rank the applicants again to determine the final list for admission.