The Michigan Tech Open Sustainability Technology Group's Guide to Graduation
PhD ECE
Coursework
This is a brief overview of the PhD degree requirements for Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
- A minimum of 60 credits of approved coursework and research (30 credits beyond a Master’s Degree) is required.
- If you already have an MS: 18 classroom (non EE 6990) credits are required with a minimum of 9 credits in EE 5000-6000, and a minimum of 3 credits being 5000-level or higher from the College of Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science.
- If you do not have an MS: A minimum of 21 credits in EE 5000-6000 (non EE 6990), and a minimum of 6 credit 5000-level courses or higher from the College of Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science, is required.
- You must earn a grade of B or better in all courses.
- You must have 2 credits of research thrust area seminar course.
- You must have your advisor's approval.
Examination
- Pass the PhD qualifying exam
You must have an advisor before taking this exam.
Your first attempt must be made by the third semester.
Submit the Report on the Comprehensive Exam form.
- Dissertation Research Proposal Defense:
This is an oral presentation of the dissertation proposal and an oral examination on the proposed research by the advisory committee.
The proposal defense must be passed within one year of passing the PhD qualifying exam.
Submit the Approval of Dissertation Proposal.
- Dissertation Defense:
Make your public presentation and defense of the dissertation research.
Submit the Report on Final Oral Examination.
Additional Requirements
- Official final transcripts showing proof of your previous degrees, if not from Michigan Tech.
- Fill out and complete a Patent, Research and Proprietary Rights form.
All requirements for PhD degree can be found on Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. [1]