The Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering is a research-oriented degree allowing students to specialize in a subfield of the discipline and participate in the discovery of new ideas. The doctoral program allows ample opportunities for interdisciplinary research and collaboration across multiple departments.<br>Ph.D. students must meet several milestones, which culminate in a doctoral dissertation.<br><br>Our Department requires that all doctoral students hold an M.S. degree. Although students are not required to hold an M.S. degree at the time of admission, they must complete an M.S. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, or a related field, before beginning their Ph.D. program requirements. Ph.D. students admitted without holding an M.S. degree are required to devote the first two years of their graduate program to the completion of this degree.<br><br>It is a research-oriented degree allowing students to specialize in a subfield of the discipline and participate in the discovery of new ideas. The doctoral program allows ample opportunities for interdisciplinary research and collaboration across multiple departments.<br>Ph.D. students must meet several milestones, which culminate in a doctoral dissertation.<br>Our Department requires that all doctoral students hold an M.S. degree. Although students are not required to hold an M.S. degree at the time of admission, they must complete an M.S. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, or a related field, before beginning their Ph.D. program requirements. Ph.D. students admitted without holding an M.S. degree are required to devote the first two years of their graduate program to the completion of this degree. Through innovative courses, creative workshops, high-profile events and immersion in the most vital areas of high-tech business culture, Easton prepares the next generation to drive change in technology. By exploring verticals such as high-tech, financial services, health care, education, entertainment/media, retail and defense, students are prepared to work anywhere from startups to large global corporations.