PhD in Secure Embedded Systems
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Join the next generation of cybersecurity professionals and help tackle the toughest data protection issues. Explore advanced strategies to defend sensitive private and public infrastructure from security breaches
Transform Your Future with the PhD in Secure Embedded Systems
The secure embedded systems PhD program at Morgan State University will help you realize your potential in the fast-growing field of cybersecurity. With our innovative core curriculum and your choice of additional focus areas, you will develop expertise that directly translates to a career focused on the Internet of Things (IoT).
Accelerate your education with our secure embedded systems doctoral program, which offers interdisciplinary learning, hands-on experiences, and a supportive community. Become a cybersecurity expert who can improve data safety.
Take four core courses and then choose from diverse electives that set you up for success
Pursue one program track that includes coursework and a dissertation
Study on campus
Complete your degree in as little as 36 months if you have a master's degree (or up to 48 months with a bachelor's)
Why Morgan?
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$3.2 million
Morgan received a $3.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation and the funds support scholarships.
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1st
In the state, we rank first for master’s and doctoral degrees awarded to African Americans, ranging from bioinformatics to engineering and social work.
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$1 billion
We are a major economic engine, producing $1 billion in annual economic impact statewide. Our faculty and high-caliber graduates enrich the community.
Advance in Your Professional Career
There is no better time than now to pursue a career in IoT—an occupation that protects critically sensitive data against hacks. Whether you are aiming to enter the tech world or already have relevant work experience, the PhD in Secure Embedded Systems will bring you closer to your future endeavors. We will prepare you for academic and professional pathways full of growth and opportunity that will enable you to make a real difference. Join the tech-savvy talent fighting cybercrime.
Learn In-Demand Skills
The threat of security breaches and data hacks looms large in today’s connected world. And it is only projected to increase. Prepare to learn the most in-demand skills for protecting critical infrastructures.
Hardware reverse engineering
Wireless network security
Digital VLSI systems
AI and machine learning
Digital forensics
Software assurance
Hardware assurance
Lightweight cryptography
Secure Your Ideal Career
Once you graduate, you will have what it takes to move up in your career. Professionals with this degree can earn $80,000 or more. Explore some of the many job titles and careers in cybersecurity.
Embedded Systems Engineer
Systems Engineer
Embedded Software Engineer
Embedded Hardware Engineer
Hardware Security
Digital Forensics
Intelligence (Academia, Government, and Private Industry)
Pursue Hands-On Research and Internships
Find the competitive edge you have been seeking. Maximize your potential with real-world experiences outside the classroom, including career-oriented internships, advanced research, and networking events in the Baltimore-Washington metropolis. Make connections in the community. Collaborate with our award-winning faculty. Take advantage of Morgan State University's corporate partnerships with tech giants like Google, Microsoft, IBM, and more. Or connect with governmental agencies such as the National Science Foundation and NSA, among others. Here, you have every opportunity you need to thrive.
Pathways to Tech
Morgan students in computer science benefit from internships and professional development opportunities with Google, Facebook, Apple, IBM, JPMorgan Chase, and many other public and private organizations.
Contribute to Our Legacy of Excellence
At Morgan, student success is our top priority. Our goal is to provide an exceptional learning environment in which your academic, intellectual, and personal growth excel far beyond your expectations and long after graduation. As one of the largest producers of science graduates and science-employed alumni in Maryland, we have a strong history of guiding students toward success no matter what the challenge. Just like our distinguished alumni before you, you can accomplish the unimaginable. We are confident you will become part of our legacy of excellence.
[My MA program] was rigorous, I must confess, but it has provided me with not only a greater understanding of the mathematical world, but also improved my data analytic skills. The quality, wide variety of classes, and knowledgeable faculty made studying in a new discipline interesting, informative, challenging, and rewarding. This has given me the skills needed as a researcher and let me make connections with great researchers, both within the MSU and HBCU community and all over the world.- Ikechukwu Nwamadi, MA in Mathematics '21
Financial Support Makes Things Possible
Choosing the right secure embedded systems doctoral program is a big decision—and we are here to help you navigate the options available for funding your education.
Our Cybersecurity Assurance and Policy Center was awarded a $3.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to support 24 scholarships within the department.
Whether you are an in-state, out-of-state, or international student, you may be eligible for Graduate Funding. We also offer two types of Graduate Assistantships: Teaching Assistantships (TAs) and Research Assistantships (RAs). Both provide special learning opportunities in exchange for a stipend/salary and Tuition Award. In addition, by simply filing your FAFSA each year, you will be able to participate in the Federal Plus Loans and Federal Direct Loan Programs. With proper planning, going back to graduate school is more than possible. We are committed to breaking barriers and opening doors for all future students. Contact us to learn more about affordability at Morgan’s School of Graduate Studies.
Graduate Fellowships and federal Title III Graduate Fellowships provide a stipend and Tuition Award
Teaching Assistantships offer you the chance to teach and assist with undergraduate courses
Research Assistantships give you research experience with faculty-led or external projects
Federal Direct Loan Programs include the Direct Subsidized and Direct Unsubsidized Loans
Additional Grants and Scholarships from external sources award free money—so apply early
Discover the PhD in Secure Embedded Systems
Find meaningful success—both personally and professionally—with the On-Campus PhD in Secure Embedded Systems. If you are ready to learn valuable skills for a more rewarding career, why wait? Request more information today and we will reach out to you with all the details.