Atlantic International University
Doctorate in Computer Science

Honolulu, USA

DEGREE TYPE

PhD

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English, Spanish, Portuguese

PACE

Full time, Part time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2026

STUDY FORMAT

Distance Learning

Key Summary

About: The Doctorate of Computer Science (D.Sc) at Atlantic International University emphasizes self-instruction, collaborative curriculum development, and flexible study times and locations. It’s a distance, experiential learning doctorate with no classrooms and no required attendance. The program develops research computer scientists by extending professional knowledge, teaching broad research and process skills, and enabling leadership. Students study multiple computer science areas to build a unique foundation of knowledge and theory.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles in government research, university research, and industrial research laboratories, and may work as research scientists, principal investigators, R&D leaders, academic faculty, or senior research engineers.

Doctorate of Computer Science and Engineering (D.Sc) at AIU

The primary goal of the Doctor of Computer Science (D.Sc) is to grow research computer scientists with the ability to generate new knowledge. The program of Computer Science (D.Sc) is designed to advance the professional development of experienced computer scientist and professionals in the computer arena by extending their computer knowledge and equipping them with broad research and process computer skills, enabling them to make a key leadership contribution to their chosen fields. The program has been created to train students for careers in research such as government research, university research, and industrial research laboratories.

AIU’s Doctorate degree in Computer Science goes one step further by allowing students to study and research multiple key areas of computer science to develop a unique foundation of practical knowledge and computer science theory.

Watch and learn more about AIU today!

Your AIU Distance Learning Doctorate program in Computer Science will be a custom-made program, designed just for you by you and your advisor. This flexibility to meet your needs is seldom found in other distance learning programs. Our program does not require every student to study the same subjects and use the same books and other learning materials as every other student. Instead, our online Doctoral programs are designed just for you. They are individually designed to meet your needs and help you to reach your professional and personal goals

Important: Below is an example of the topics or areas you may develop and work on during your studies. By no means is it a complete or required list as AIU programs do not follow a standardized curriculum. It is meant solely as a reference point and example. Want to learn more about the curriculum design at AIU? (Course and Curriculum)

Core Courses and Topics in Computer Science:

Testing of Integrated Circuits and Systems
Introduction to Machine Learning
Data Mining Techniques and Application
Compilers
Computer Vision and Image Processing
Design and Analysis of VLSI
Algorithms

Speciality Courses and Topics in Computer Science:

Software Engineering
Computer Networks: Technology and Application
Advanced Operating Systems
Advanced Computer Architecture
Artificial Intelligence

Orientation Courses:

Communication & Investigation (Comprehensive Resume)
Organization Theory (Portfolio)
Experiential Learning (Autobiography)
Academic Evaluation (Questionnaire)
The fundament of Knowledge (Integration Chart)
Fundamental Principles I (Philosophy of Education)
Professional Evaluation (Self Evaluation Matrix)
Development of Graduate Study (Guarantee of an Academic Degree)

Research Project in Computer Science:

Doctoral Dissertation Project
MBM900 Doctoral Proposal
MBM902 Doctoral Dissertation (15,000 words)

Publication: Each Doctor of Computer Science graduate is encouraged to publish their research papers either online in the public domain or through professional journals and periodicals worldwide.