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Program Overview
The Engineering and Applied Science Doctor of Philosophy program is an innovative multidisciplinary program designed to model modern research. Students choose a primary concentration from a host department within the College of Engineering, Design and Computing. The primary concentration is complemented by a secondary concentration in engineering or from any CU Denver school/college.
The Engineering and Applied Science Doctor of Philosophy program is an innovative multidisciplinary program designed to model modern research. Students choose a primary concentration from a host department within the College of Engineering, Design, and Computing. The primary concentration is complemented by a secondary concentration in engineering or from any CU Denver school/college.
Students pursuing the interdisciplinary engineering and applied science Ph.D. choose a primary concentration from an engineering host department--civil engineering, computer science, engineering, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering.
- The coursework in the primary and secondary areas must consist of ten courses.
- Students must take at least five courses in their primary concentration area and at least three courses in a secondary concentration area.
- The student's advisor may recommend other courses.
- Research spanning two or more of the five college departments is strongly encouraged and is a significant strength of the program.
Program Description
The Engineering and Applied Science Doctor of Philosophy program is an innovative multidisciplinary program designed to model modern research. Students choose a primary concentration from a host department within the College of Engineering, Design, and Computing. The primary concentration is complemented by a secondary concentration in engineering or from any CU Denver school/college.
Students pursuing the interdisciplinary engineering and applied science Ph.D. choose a primary concentration from an engineering host department--civil engineering, computer science, engineering, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering.
- The coursework in the primary and secondary areas must consist of ten courses.
- Students must take at least five courses in their primary concentration area and at least three courses in a secondary concentration area.
- The student's advisor may recommend other courses.
- Research spanning two or more of the five college departments is strongly encouraged and is a significant strength of the program.
Program Features
30
credit hours of coursework
30
credit hours of research/dissertation
Fall
starting semester
2 years
time to complete
On Campus
classes
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Admission Process & Requirements
Applicants must make arrangements to ensure all their materials (including transcripts, references, and any required test scores) are received by the relevant deadlines
Engineering Research
Research is a cornerstone of our engineering programs, providing hands-on learning for both graduate and undergraduate students.
Student Testimonials
The Electrical Engineering Ph.D. program has allowed me to explore and learn in a completely amazing field in the past four years. The wide variety of courses, research, and knowledgeable professors makes studying in a new discipline interesting, informative, and challenging. It has given me the skills needed as a good researcher. Besides, I also enjoyed the amazing position as an instructor helping undergraduate students in the department, which let me make connections with an educator on the campus and led me to my current employment at Guangzhou University. The support that I have received throughout the program also made my time at CU Denver a wonderful experience.
Yan Pang
Engineering and Applied Science PhD in Electrical Engineering (May 2021)Alumni Success Stories
I started my own Renewable Energy company after finishing my PhD. Then, I worked shortly as a Postdoctoral researcher in the best institution of Electrical Engineering in México, the Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Campus Monterrey, where I was scheduled to obtain tenure in the following semester. However, after only seven months there, I was headhunted by Marelli Automotive Lighting and Sensing, where I now hold the title of Functional Safety Systems Engineer, in their R&D Mexico Technical Center, in Mexico City. I oversee the architecture system design and safety relevant functions of both rear and headlamps for customers such as Volkswagen, Tesla, GMC, Stellantis, Audi, and many more. My goal is to demonstrate that our products guarantee the safety of the driver and people around the vehicle. The multidisciplinary skills I obtained at CU Denver, have allowed me to thrive in this endeavor and to obtain an indefinite time contract with a yearly salary of approximately 60k USD plus plenty of benefits.
Carlos Abraham Soriano Rangel
The Electrical Engineering Ph.D. program
(2018)
Functional Safety Systems Engineer, in their R&D Mexico Technical Center
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