Academic Program Proposal

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Morgan State University
Proposal
(PhD) Doctor of PhilosopyComputer and Electrical Systems7/23/2022Approved9/21/2022
Computer and Electrical Systems Program Description
The PhD in Computer and Electrical Systems Engineering will which emphasizes fundamental knowledge and research of solutions to complex software and electrical hardware application problems. Students engage in the design of integrated hardware and software solutions for computing, communications, cyber security, power and control applications. Furthermore, Morgan State University and its Clarence M. <br>Mitchell, Jr. School of Engineering (SOE) aspires to be the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU), and one of only a few universities nationwide, to address the workforce development needs attributed to the Fourth Industrial Revolution, or Industry 4.0. Industry 4.0 incorporates Big Data and AI Analytics, Cloud Computing, Augmented Reality, Industry Internet of Things, Autonomous Robots, Electronic Systems, <br>Control Electronics and Cybersecurity.