Each student must have demonstrated appropriate breadth of knowledge in computer science. This may be demonstrated by having completed an approved M.S. program in computer science. This may be satisfied by completing one of the options listed in Section 3.2. In addition, every student must complete 30 credits of course work and/or CS6990: Dissertation Research. These courses, whether taken at MTU or another university, must be approved by the Advisory Committee on the Preliminary Program of Study form.
The Advisory Committee approves the required courses by signing first the Preliminary Program of Study(*) and then later the Degree Schedule(*). It is requested in Keeping on Track that the Preliminary Program of Study(*) be turned in during the second semester of residence.