Computer Science Degree Program
Doctor of Computer Science
If you are a computer science professional interested in taking your career development to the highest level and making key leadership contributions in your area of expertise, you may want to consider enrolling in the Doctor of Computer Science (DCS) degree program offered through Colorado Technical University's Institute for Advanced Studies.
The DCS program encourages you to think and act strategically and facilitates in developing your ability to predict future trends and make positive contributions in your area of technical expertise through mentoring, action research and practical projects. You can also perform research that advances the field of computer science and perfect your ability to effectively communicate technical material to non-technical decision makers. This program is designed by computer science professionals and academics to help you:
- Develop a software process improvement plan for an organization.
- Design, test and implement an experiment, reporting on the results.
- Evaluate established and emerging security systems.
- Predict future trends and developments based on data and research.
All three years of the DCS program are designed to provide computer science professionals with the theoretical, research and application capabilities necessary to pursue a successful career and research in their chosen field.
Year one focuses on research in the software engineering process: analysis, design, simulation and modeling, which should result in a broad overview of computer science and enable the use of simulation and modeling skills to produce an experimental design. Year two is designed to help you form a personal understanding of the advanced research and methods used in the specialized area of study. The focus of research is database systems, software usability, and new developments in computer science. Projects include the preparation of an industry white paper and a proposal for research to be carried out in the third year. The final year of the program involves developing metrics and risk analysis programs, exploration of high level design issues, evaluation of methods of maintaining security in distributed systems, and anticipating and planning for the future. The deliverable in year three is an applied research project to be submitted to an academic journal.
All courses in the DCS program taught using the Professional Learning Model™ in an executive format. Each combines an active online component with an intensive residential session, lasting four days at our Colorado Springs campus. 12 research and writing courses lead to six publishable projects during the program.
To learn more about CTU, our degree programs or how to apply for admission, please contact us for more information.
CTU does not guarantee employment or salary.
This program is available at the following CTU campuses: