Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science

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Why study Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science

BUiD’s Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science provides resources and space for students to grow intellectually and be able to undertake research in a computer science related area, which is crucial both for continued economic prosperity in the region and for students’ own academic and professional growth. A computer science PhD offers the chance to become a leading researcher in a highly important field with potential for transformational research. Especially consider it if you want to enter computer science academia. Moreover, many government entities and industry research labs require staff to hold doctorate degrees as well, due to the advanced level of technical knowledge and skill required to oversee large projects and teams or to do high-level research in industry.

Career prospects

Computer Science doctoral degrees can lead to several employment opportunities, such as a university professor and a computer or information research scientist. In particular, the following are the most in-demand Computer Science fields for a PhD holder to join as senior member: data and research science; R&D; business intelligence; software quality assurance; cybersecurity; and web development.

The job opportunities do not end with the categories listed above. There are many other types of jobs related to Computer Science that suit different needs. The best part is that this field is continually developing, so new job titles and new tasks will keep coming up.