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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Major in Computer Science (Software Systems Concentration Entering with Bachelor's Degree)

Texas State University

Doctoral DegreeAcademic

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Credits

78 credits

Format

In-Person

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Course Pathway

50 courses in this program

150 courses
MSEC 7302
3 credits
MSEC 7301
3 credits
MATH 7321
3 credits
ED 7359
3 credits
CS 7999
9 credits
CS 7699
6 credits
CS 7599
5 credits
CS 7399
3 credits
CS 7387
3 credits
CS 7352
3 credits
CS 7351
3 credits
CS 7343
3 credits
CS 7342
3 credits
CS 7341
3 credits
CS 7334
3 credits
CS 7333
3 credits
CS 7332
3 credits
CS 7331
3 credits
CS 7324
3 credits
CS 7323
3 credits
CS 7322
3 credits
CS 7321
3 credits
CS 7315
3 credits
CS 7314
3 credits
CS 7313
3 credits
CS 7312
3 credits
CS 7311
3 credits
CS 7300
3 credits
CS 7299
2 credits
CS 7199
1 credits
CS 7100
1 credits
CS 5396
3 credits
CS 5395
3 credits
CS 5394
3 credits
CS 5393
3 credits
CS 5392
3 credits
CS 5391
3 credits
CS 5352
3 credits
CS 5351
3 credits
CS 5346
3 credits
CS 5343
3 credits
CS 5341
3 credits
CS 5338
3 credits
CS 5334
3 credits
CS 5332
3 credits
CS 5329
3 credits
CS 5326
3 credits
CS 5318
3 credits
CS 5310
3 credits
CS 5306
3 credits
Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

CS 7311Data-Driven Computational Methods and Infrastructure
3 cr
CS 7312Advanced Data Mining
3 cr
CS 7313Advanced Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition
3 cr
CS 7300Introduction to Research in Computer Science
3 cr
CS 7314Bioinformatics
3 cr
CS 7321Human Computer Interaction: Concepts, Models, and
3 cr
CS 7322Human Factors and Ergonomics
3 cr
CS 7323Image Processing and Computer Vision
3 cr
CS 7324HCI Paradigms for Animation, Visualization, and Virtual/
3 cr
CS 7331High-Performance Computing
3 cr
CS 7332Advanced Parallel Computing
3 cr
CS 7333Advanced Green Computing
3 cr
CS 7341Cyberspace Security
3 cr
CS 7342Advanced Computer Networking
3 cr
CS 7343Mobile Networks and Computing
3 cr
CS 7351Advanced Software Engineering
3 cr
CS 7387Research in Computer Science
3 cr
CS 7315Network Science
3 cr
CS 7352Real-time Systems
3 cr
CS 7334Scalable High Performance Computing Systems
3 cr
CS 5306Advanced Operating Systems
3 cr
CS 5310Network and Communication Systems
3 cr
CS 5318Principles of Programming Languages
3 cr
CS 5326Advanced Studies in Human Factors of Computer Science
3 cr
CS 5329Algorithm Design and Analysis
3 cr
CS 5332Data Base Theory and Design
3 cr
CS 5334Advanced Internet Information Processing
3 cr
CS 5338Formal Languages
3 cr
CS 7100Graduate Computer Science Internship
1 cr
CS 5341Advanced Network Programming
3 cr
CS 5343Wireless Communications and Networks
3 cr
CS 5346Advanced Artificial Intelligence
3 cr
CS 5351Parallel Processing
3 cr
CS 5352Distributed Computing
3 cr
CS 5391Survey of Software Engineering
3 cr
CS 5392Formal Methods in Software Engineering
3 cr
CS 5393Software Quality
3 cr
CS 5394Advanced Software Engineering Project
3 cr
CS 5395Independent Study in Advanced Computer Science
3 cr
CS 5396Advanced Software Engineering Processes and Methods
3 cr
ED 7359Seminar in Quantitative Research
3 cr
MATH 7321Graph Theory
3 cr
MSEC 7301Practical Skills in Commercialization and Entrepreneurship
3 cr
MSEC 7302Leadership Skills in Commercialization and
3 cr
CS 7199Dissertation
1 cr
CS 7299Dissertation
2 cr
CS 7399Dissertation
3 cr
CS 7599Dissertation
5 cr
CS 7699Dissertation
6 cr
CS 7999Dissertation
9 cr
Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Texas

    Texas

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingReading ComprehensionSystems AnalysisSystems EvaluationCritical ThinkingActive ListeningJudgment and Decision MakingActive Learning

Knowledge

Computers and ElectronicsCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageMathematicsAdministration and Management

Abilities

Deductive ReasoningOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionInformation OrderingProblem SensitivityInductive ReasoningNear VisionSpeech RecognitionFluency of Ideas

Tasks

  • Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
  • Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer-related problems, such as malfunctions and
  • Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation o
  • Write code to perform desired actions.

Technology

Word processing softwareAccess softwareRequirements analysis and system architecture softwareInternet directory services softwareDevelopment environment software

Tools

Desktop computersMainframe computersNotebook computersPersonal digital assistants PDA

Work Values

Working ConditionsAchievementRecognitionIndependenceSupportRelationships
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: medium15-1211.00Computer Systems Analyststitle_inference$103,790 median$166,030 top+8.71%4,550
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Doctoral Degree)

  • Organizational systems strategy — set the long-range direction for enterprise computer systems architecture, aligning technology investments with business objectives at the executive level.
  • Cross-functional problem-solving leadership — lead multi-team resolution of critical system failures, establishing incident management protocols that reduce future downtime across the organization.
  • Systems analysis methodology — define and institutionalize structured analysis, data modeling, and information-engineering standards adopted organization-wide by analysts at all levels.
  • Enterprise integration governance — oversee the coordination and compatibility of all computer systems across an organization, establishing policies that enable seamless information sharing.
  • Workforce development — mentor and coach junior and mid-level analysts, designing training curricula and growth pathways that build organizational analytical capability.
  • Innovation and technology adoption — evaluate and champion transformative technologies such as cloud platforms or AI-assisted analytics, driving enterprise-scale modernization initiatives.
  • Management partnership — advise C-suite and department heads on system principles and investment decisions, translating complex technical trade-offs into clear strategic guidance.
  • Requirements governance — establish organization-wide standards for requirements analysis and architecture documentation, ensuring consistency and quality across all systems projects.
  • Performance and quality oversight — design monitoring frameworks and evaluation criteria that measure system effectiveness against business outcomes, driving continuous improvement programs.
  • Organizational change leadership — lead the human and process dimensions of large-scale system transitions, managing stakeholder communication and adoption strategies across the enterprise.

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Student Outcomes

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