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DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
Interim Chair: Dr. Manohar Mareboyana

DEGREE OFFERED
Doctor of Science in Computer Science

Doctoral Program Coordinator:
Dr. Darsana Josyula
Room 218, Computer Science Building

The Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) in Computer Science program is designed to
produce advanced technology professionals who will contribute to the
expansion of the State of Maryland’s competitiveness in the growing
biotechnology and technological security industry. In addition, this program is
designed to meet the need of the community college and four-year college
faculty to further their career by obtaining a terminal degree in computer
science and IT-related disciplines.

This program is designed to provide opportunities to the students to attain
advanced knowledge in the area of their choosing such as Internet
technologies, distributed computing, computer networks and communication,
network security, satellite remote sensing, image processing, environmental
bioinformatics and multimedia technologies. The specific objectives are:

To prepare students to conduct research and become leaders in computer
science/technology,

To develop advanced educational skills to meet the demands of high-tech job
markets, and
To develop students’ in-depth knowledge of current computer science and
technological research methods, processes, and tools in order to enable them
to conduct high quality research and provide expert instruction at the
undergraduate and graduate levels.

The D.Sc. in Computer Science will require the study of the design and
development of computer software systems, algorithms, network systems, and
database systems, to address the real-world problems of business, government
and the military. This program will provide graduate level education in
computer technologies for those preparing to enter academia or the high-tech

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