<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>NCU's online PhD in Computer Science program allows you to further your knowledge of computer science topics and make a contribution to the field while conducting research and completing hands-on studies within your area of interest. You'll take courses that cover advanced topics in programming languages, data mining, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and more. Other courses help you explore strategies for managing computing resources in global organizations and evaluating various ethics and risk management theories related to computers and emerging technologies. In addition, you'll choose a research methods course and a directed research course based on your individual research proposal as well as write and defend a doctoral dissertation. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>If you wish to apply to the PhD-CS program, you should already have some previous computer science knowledge and/or experience. Strong analytical, research, and organizational skills would also be beneficial. You are required to have a master's degree prior to applying to this program at National University. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>You will be required to complete 60 credits to earn National University's Doctor of Philosophy of Science in Data Science. </p> <p><u>Courses for a PhD in Data Science</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Number</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Required Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>TIM 8101</td><td> Principles of Computer Science</td></tr> <tr><td>TIM 7200</td><td>Scholarly Communication for Technology Leaders</td></tr> <tr><td>TIM 8110</td><td>Programming Languages &amp; Algorithms</td></tr> <tr><td>TIM 7010</td><td>Computer Networks &amp; Mobile Computing</td></tr> <tr><td>TIM 8120</td><td>Distributed Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>TIM 7020</td><td>Databases &amp; Business Intelligence</td></tr> <tr><td>TIM 8130</td><td>Data Mining</td></tr> <tr><td>TIM 8301</td><td>Cybersecurity Management</td></tr> <tr><td>TIM 7030</td><td>Managing Risk, Security, &amp; Privacy in Information Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>TIM 7100</td><td>Statistics with Technology Applications</td></tr> <tr><td>TIM 8150</td><td>Artificial Intelligence</td></tr> <tr><td>TIM 7210</td><td>Introduction to Research Design &amp; Methodology for Technology Leaders</td></tr> <tr><td>TIM 8140</td><td>Software Engineering</td></tr> <tr><td>TIM 7220<br /> <b>or</b><br />TIM 7230 <br /> <b>or</b><br />TIM 7240</td><td> Quantitative Research Design &amp; Methodology for Technology Leaders <br /> <br /> Qualitative Research Design &amp; Methodology for Technology Leaders <br /> <br /> Constructive Research Design &amp; Methodology for Technology Leaders</td></tr> <tr><td>TIM 7225 <br /> <b>or</b><br /> TIM 7235 <br /> <b>or</b><br /> TIM 7245</td><td> Directed Quantitative Research <br /> <br /> Directed Qualitative Research <br /> <br /> Directed Constructive Research</td></tr> <tr><td>TIM 8190</td><td> Computer Science Policy and Strategy</td></tr> <tr><td>CMP 9700CS</td><td> PhD-CS Portfolio</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Dissertation Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9901A </td><td> Components of the Dissertation</td></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9902A </td><td> The Dissertation Proposal</td></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9903A </td><td> Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Data Collection</td></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9904A </td><td> The Dissertation Manuscript and Defense</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>As a graduate of this National University program, you could decide to pursue numerous research or teaching positions where you could contribute to the theory and practice of computer science. Technical careers and advanced leadership positions could also be an option for graduates of this PhD-CS program. Some of the positions graduates could pursue include: </p> <ul><li>Information technology director </li><li>Technology consultant </li><li>Postsecondary teacher </li><li>Computer scientist </li><li>Computer science reseacher</li></ul>