Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering - Signal Processing

The PhD is a research degree for which the major requirement is the successful completion of a thesis. Candidates for the PhD should normally hold a Master's degree in electrical engineering. Candidates are required to successfully complete two oral examinations and one written qualifying examination. The degree requires successful completion of a research proposal, a thesis and an approved course program of a minimum of nine credit hours beyond the Master's level. In some cases, candidates may be required to register initially for the MScE. Transfer to the PhD program may then be permitted after satisfactory evaluation of the candidate's performance.Length: Up to 24 months (MEng), Two years (MScE), Four (PhD) YearsEntry Terms: Fall, Winter

Applicants are required to submit a complete application including three references and a brief statement describing their academic andor professional background and areas of interest Once completed applications for researchbased programs are distributed to and assessed by faculty members conducting research in the areas indicated on the application Applications for the coursebased MEng program are assessed by the ECE graduate committee. PhD applicants are expected to hold a Master’s degree from an accredited university.