393560 - Electrical & Computer Engineering (PHD)
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Application Deadline
Fall: January 15
Winter: August 15
Contact Information
Jana Featherstone, Graduate Program Manager
450 EB
(801) 422-1160
grad@ee.byu.edu
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Due to limited course offerings, no applicants are accepted for the Spring or Summer term.
Required Tests
• GRE
• English Proficiency (Please see English Proficiency Tests for further information.)
Additional Requirements
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA
• Baccalaureate degree in electrical and computer engineering, computer science, physics, math, or related field
• Statement of intent
• Resume
• Three letters of recommendation
• Credential evaluation is required for all international undergraduate degrees
About our program
The PhD program in electrical and computer engineering at Brigham Young University emphasizes high-impact research, publication of scholarly work, and participation in projects funded by the National Science Foundation, Department of Defense, and a variety of other federal agencies, foundations, and companies. PhD students collaborate with a faculty advisor on a topic that may have a lasting influence on theoretical understanding or professional practice. Coursework is required on advanced topics in electrical and computer engineering. Students may also take courses in related fields, including physics, mathematics, or computer science. The PhD is primarily a research experience that requires an ability to identify, investigate, formulate, and solve new problems of interest. The results of the work are reported in a dissertation and in the peer-reviewed research literature. PhD graduates are able to act with considerable independence and assume major responsibilities and are prepared for a wide range of career choices in industry, government agencies, and academia.
Program Format Our PhD degree program is exclusively in-person and does not offer online or remote options.
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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The PhD degree involves a significant experiential learning component. Students work closely with a faculty adviser, develop the research and design tools necessary to participate in the leading-edge developments in the discipline, contribute to published scholarly articles, and report their work in a thesis. Applicants for the PhD program should indicate their research interests and preferred faculty advisor.
Requirements for Degree
Credit hours: 54
Required courses:
• 18 credits of ECEn 799R Dissertation
• 36 credits of graduate-level technical electives
o Can use up to 9 credit hours from:
▪ EC EN 692 Professional Writing (2 credits)
▪ EC EN 697R Research (1-9 credits)
▪ EC EN592R Teaching Experience (1-3 credits)
• Study list: submitted during the first semester of graduate study. Requires approval of the advisory committee.
• Competency exam: completed in the second semester if entering with an MS degree, or in the third semester if entering with a BS degree
• Qualifying exam: completed by the end of the third year.
• Advancement to candidacy.
• Final oral examination consisting of a public presentation of original research described in the dissertation.
• Dissertation
