Information Technology, PhD at George Mason University

Programme overview

The Information Technology (INFT) PhD is a signature degree of the College of Engineering and Computing. The program focuses on the science, engineering, and technology of information processing, an area of study ripe for innovation in a world driven more and more by data. It accommodates rigorous and cross-disciplinary PhD study that does not fit with PhD program requirements of a single CEC department.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Computing | Duration: 24 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Fairfax, VA, United States

What you will study

Total 24 credits. Curriculum courses listed include Doctoral Dissertation Proposal; Doctoral Dissertation; Topics in Cyber Security Engineering; Practical Side-Channel Exploitation and Defense; Independent Study and Research; Research Methodology and Pedagogy in Cybersecurity.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is competitive. An undergraduate degree in an information technology-related area, such as engineering, computer science, operations research, mathematics, or the physical sciences is typically required for admission. The undergraduate preparation should include, at a minimum, calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, discrete structures, probability, and statistics, in addition to computational proficiency, including experience with a variety of languages and computer hardware. Additional requirements depend on the selected concentration. Most successful applicants complete their master's degree in a discipline related to their selected concentration before admission with a minimum GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0. Applicants can also be considered directly from their undergraduate studies with a minimum GPA of 3.25 out of 4.0. Applicants are required to submit: an online applica

Graduate applicants pay a non-refundable $75 application fee. Application deadlines and requirements differ by programme and are listed on each programme's page.

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