Introduction
The PhD in computer Science program aims at building on the expertise in the masters program to lay ground for the production of world class researchers and innovators in the areas Computer Security as well as Computer Vision & Image processing.
Target Group
The program targets holders of a Masters in Computer Science and related fields. Holders of other masters degrees may be considered if there is substantial evidence that they have, by virtue of their work or research, acquired sufficient advanced knowledge in Computer Science.
Tuition
The tuition of the program shall be 3,875,000 Uganda Shillings per year for Ugandan students and 3,500 United States Dollars per year for International students.
Program Duration
The program duration is four academic years 8 semesters).. One academic year shall be for coursework and research proposal writing and three years shall be for research and thesis writing.
Collaboration Partners
- University of Groningen
- Raudbound University Nijmegen
- Eindhoven University of Technology
- University of Bergen
- London South Bank University
Programme Objectives
The objectives of the PhD (Computer Science) by Coursework and Research program are to: –
- Build human resource capacity in the area of computer science in both the public and private sectors, especially in universities;
- Develop research capacity in the areas of computer science so as to improve research and innovations output in the country and region
- Address the increasing demand for PhD holders in the areas of computer science
- Provide masters holders with potential for PhD with opportunities to develop skills in formulating, conducting and presenting their own scholarly research through the production of a research-based dissertations and publications.
- Foster initiative and potential for independent self-study that will develop the students’ motivation and ability to continue updating their knowledge and skills after completion of the course of study in relation to scholarship and research.
- Enable the students to be able to demonstrate a critical awareness and reflection on research-based information as a basis for problem solving and practice in professional contexts.
- Enable students to be able to demonstrate ability to interpret and report research findings in areas relevant to their field of study.
- Equip students with research and publication skills to enable them publish research from high quality dissertations in reputable journals and/ or presentation of their research findings at academic conferences
Entry Requirements
To qualify for admission on the program, the candidate should have
- A good Masters degree in Computer Science or a closely related field
- Any Masters degree with evidence of acquisition of sufficient advanced knowledge in computer science by virtue of research or work
Programme Structure
| Code | Name | LH | CH | CU | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester I: 3 Core Courses | |||||
| PSE 9102 | Science of Computer Programming | Presentations 40% Scientific review paper -60% | 45 | 45 | 3 |
| PCS 9101 | Philosophy of Computing | Presentations 40% Scientific review paper -60% | 45 | 45 | 3 |
| PIT 9102 | Advanced Research Methods | Presentations 40% Scientific review paper -60% | 45 | 45 | 3 |
| Semester II: 1 Core Course | |||||
| PIS 9203 | Presentations, Scientific Writing and Research Ethics | 45 | 45 | 3 | |
| 2 Elective Course | |||||
| PCS 9201 | Advances in Digital Security | 45 | 45 | 3 | |
| PCS 9202 | Advances in Computer Vision &Image Processing | 45 | 45 | 3 | |
| PCS 9203 | Advanced Applied Queuing Systems | 45 | 45 | 3 | |
| PSE 9201 | Models of Software Systems | 45 | 45 | 3 | |
| Semester III, IV, V , VI, VII, VIII | |||||
| Independent Research, Publication, and dissertation compilation |