PhD in Computer Science – Modibbo Adama
University of Technology (MAUTECH)
Duration: Minimum 6 semesters (3 years), Maximum 10 semesters (5 years)
Mode: Full-time (Coursework + Thesis)
Department: Computer Science
Programme Objectives:
1. Produce high-level manpower capable of independent research in advanced areas of Computer
Science.
2. Equip candidates with expertise to solve complex problems using computational approaches.
3. Develop future academics and industry leaders in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science,
Networking, Software Engineering, and related fields.
4. Encourage innovation, scientific publication, and contribution to global knowledge.
Admission Requirements:
- Master’s degree ([Link]. or [Link]) in Computer Science or a closely related field with CGPA ≥
3.50/5.00.
- Candidates with [Link]. may be considered.
- O’Level: At least 5 credits including English Language and Mathematics.
- Applicants may be required to attend an interview or qualifying exam.
Year 1 – Semester 1
Code Course Title Units Status
CSC 901 Research Methodology in Computer Science 3 Core
CSC 911 Advanced Algorithms & Complexity Analysis 3 Core
CSC 921 Elective I (e.g., Advanced Networking) 3 Elective
Total 9
Year 1 – Semester 2
Code Course Title Units Status
CSC 902 Seminar I (Contemporary Topics in CS) 2 Core
CSC 912 Advanced Database Systems 3 Core
CSC 922 Elective II (e.g., Machine Learning & Data Mining) 3 Elective
Total 8
Year 2 – Semester 1
Code Course Title Units Status
CSC 903 Scientific Writing & Research Ethics 2 Core
CSC 913 Advanced Operating Systems & Distributed Computing 3 Core
CSC 923 Elective III (e.g., Cloud Computing) 3 Elective
Total 8
Year 2 – Semester 2
Code Course Title Units Status
CSC 904 Seminar II (Proposal & Progress Defense) 2 Core
CSC 914 Theory of Computation & Formal Methods 3 Core
CSC 924 Elective IV (e.g., Artificial Intelligence) 3 Elective
Total 8
Year 3 – Semester 1
Code Course Title Units Status
CSC 905 Seminar III (Thesis Progress) 2 Core
CSC 999 Doctoral Thesis (Research Work) 6 Core
Total 8
Year 3 – Semester 2
Code Course Title Units Status
CSC 906 Seminar IV (Pre-Defense) 2 Core
CSC 999 Doctoral Thesis (Final Viva Voce & Submission) 6 Core
Total 8
Workload Summary:
- Coursework (Core + Electives): ~30 Credit Units
- Seminars: ~8 Credit Units
- Doctoral Thesis: 12+ Credit Units
- Overall Requirement: ~50 Credit Units minimum
Specialization Tracks (Electives):
1. Artificial Intelligence & Data Science – Machine Learning, NLP, Data Mining.
2. Computer Systems & Networks – Advanced Networking, Cybersecurity, IoT.
3. Software Engineering & Applications – Software Architecture, HCI, Enterprise Systems.
4. Emerging Technologies – Cloud Computing, Bioinformatics, Quantum Computing.