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1. QUESTION NO 4: ARTICLE
PHD in software engineering
A lot of research goes into software department but that research and the people behind
it are largely invisible. Most of us spend more time thinking about how innovative new
software transforms how we work and play than about the innovators who develop the
new visualizations, computational exchanges, programming techniques, and distributed
networks that make it all possible.
The fact is, however, that some software engineers aren't developers. They're
researchers, academics, strategists, and leaders—and often, they're PhDs who took the
road less traveled and specialized in software engineering instead of computer
department
There are hundreds of thousands of software engineers worldwide, and only a small
percentage of them hold software engineering PhDs. This has nothing to do with the
relative worth of the degree itself. If you're interested in academia or research, or dream of
changing the way software is created for the better, a Ph.D. in software engineering will
help you do that. If, on the other hand, you love coding and solving problems with
software—as many developers do—this degree probably isn't for you.
In this article about earning a PhD in Software Engineering, we cover:
 What kinds of professionals pursue PhDs in Software Engineering?
 What are the prerequisites for a PhD in Software Engineering?
 Which schools offer software engineering PhDs?
 What do students in doctoral-level software engineering programs study?
 Do students in software engineering PhD programs need to complete a thesis?
 Is a software engineering PhD the same as a computer science PhD?
 When is a PhD in Software Engineering worth it?
Do students in software engineering PhD programs need to complete a thesis?
Most PhD in Software Engineering programs culminate in a thesis project. Before
embarking on this project, students spend two to three years taking core courses, working
as a teaching assistant, and doing part-time research. Some programs also require
students to complete one or more summer internships. At the end of this period, students
are expected to have a well-developed, original thesis concept. They spend the remaining
years of the program fleshing out and researching that thesis.
What do students in doctoral-level software engineering programs study?
Every PhD program has a different core curriculum. Even so, students generally take
advanced courses in:
 Artificial intelligence and machine learning

2.  Human computer interface design
 Mining large software system data sets
 Software architecture and design
 Software comprehension and maintenance
 Software re-engineering
 Software requirements, verification, testing, and validation
 The software development process
Is a software engineering PhD the same as a computer science PhD?
Most colleges and universities treat software engineering PhD programs as distinct from
computer science PhD programs. Still, the line between them isn't as clear as you might
imagine. There's significant overlap between these two disciplines, and you may be
looking into both of these programs if you're passionate about technology. Some schools
even offer combined computer science and engineering doctorates.
When Is a PhD in software engineering worth it?
That depends on what your short- and long-term goals look like. A PhD in Software
Engineering will only boost your salary as much as an MS in Software Engineering so if
you're looking into advance degrees because you want to earn more money, enrolling in a
master's degree program is probably the more sensible option. The same is true if you're
researching advanced degree programs because you want to be a more attractive job
candidate. A master's degree may actually help you more when you're job hunting than a
doctorate, and you'll be qualified to apply for the same high-paying leadership positions
whether you have an MS or a PhD.