Computer Science and Technology

Academic Degree Program

Graduate Students Training Plan

1. Discipline Introduction

Computer Science and Technology is the first-level discipline of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) of SJTU. Granted the qualification of conferring Doctoral degree in 2000, it comprises of four second-level disciplines, namely “computer software and theory”, “computer system structure” and “computer application”, and “Advanced Computer Architecture and Chip Technology”.

To further develop the discipline and meet the society’s needs, CSE Department, while carrying on the traditional disciplinary framework, has introduced talents of different fields and formed seven research institutes:

Institute of Parallel and Distributed Computing

Institute of Network and Service Computing

Institute of Theoretical Computer Science

Institute of Cryptography and Information Security

Institute of Intelligent Human-Computer Interaction

Institute of Computer Application

Institute of Computer Architecture

Currently, there are 61 full-time teachers (including 27 professors) and 8 research assistants in the department. Among the full-time teachers, 55 possess doctoral degrees (90%) and 27 of them gained their degrees overseas (44%), 34 (56%) are under the age of 45.

2. Training Objectives

The graduates are expected to have the following qualities:

1. Master the basic theories and research methods in Computer Science and Technology;

2. With a wide horizon and innovative spirit, they are expected to be capable of working independently to lead and organize some research projects;

3. They are required to have a detailed knowledge of the discipline’s development home and abroad and the skills to write and read in foreign language, so that they can become advanced technical talents with all-rounded qualities in mental, intelligent and physical aspects.

3. Length of Study

Master student, generally 2-3 years, maximum (include schooling suspension period) 3.5 years

Ph.D. students: generally 3-4 years, maximum (include schooling suspension period) 6 years

4. Program Procedures

After courses completion and before thesis initiation, master students should go through Intermediate Assessment aiming at evaluating courses studies. Master students’ thesis work includes proposal, thesis intermediate check, thesis reviews and evaluation, and defense.

The regular procedures timing are as follows, for more details check “Shanghai Jiao Tong University Graduate Students Guidebook”.

After courses completion and before dissertation initiation, Ph.D. students should go through General Assessment, which is also known as qualification examination. Ph.D. dissertation work includes proposal, annual reports, pre-defense, dissertation reviews, and defense.

The regular procedures timing are as follows, for more details check “Shanghai Jiao Tong University Graduate Students Guidebook”.

• Qualification Examination

Ph.D. students qualification exam should be finished in first semester of second academic year (third semester). If students failed to pass qualification exam, he/she could apply for re-examination in the second semester of second academic year (fourth semester). If students again fail to pass, he/she would be considered to be not qualified to continue Ph.D. studies. This kind of student could apply to transfer to master degree if he/she meet the master degree application requirements with supervisor, department and Graduate School approval. After transferring to master level, students must finish master degree study and thesis defense in one year. If student could meet the master degree graduation requirements, he/she could get master degree diploma and graduation certificate. If not, the student could only get associate degree.

• Proposal

Ph.D. dissertation proposal should start after passing qualification exam and finish before the end of second academic year. Students failed to pass proposal could re-apply before the end of third academic year. Due to special reason that students could not finish proposal before third academic year, student could apply for one more year extension after supervisor, department director, and Graduate School approval. Students fail to pass proposal in fourth year would be considered as not qualified to continue Ph.D. studies. This kind of students could apply to transfer to master degree if he/she meet the master degree application requirements with supervisor, department and Graduate School approval. After transferring to master level, students must finish master degree study and thesis defense in one year. If student could meet the master degree graduation requirements, he/she could get master degree diploma and graduation certificate. If not, the student could only get associate degree.

• Annual Report

After proposal, Ph.D. students need to submit annual report about research progress. Annual report should be submitted to department in paper version, stating both research progress and phasic results in details. Each department should organize a review team with more than three faculty including supervisor or committee director, to evaluate those reports. Supervisors should make general evaluation to annual report, and supervise the student to do research and write dissertation. When supervisor considers the doctor candidate not qualified for Ph.D. with agreement from review team, department and Graduate School, student could only get course-completion certificate if the student finish all courses, or get associate degree if the student does not finish all courses.

5. Course Requirements

Master Students:

Total credits ≥30, which includes GPA element courses ≥16, specialized core courses (excludes math courses) ≥6, math courses≥3.

In order to widen master students scope of knowledge and strengthen inter-discipline communication, students are allowed to take 1-2 courses from other schools and make those courses as elective courses.

Generally all master courses should be finished in first academic year.

Ph.D. Students:

Total credits≥15.

Courses delivered in English: http://english.seiee.sjtu.edu.cn/english/list/2472-1-20.htm

Courses delivered in Chinese/bilingual: http://www.gs.sjtu.edu.cn/

6. Publication Requirements

Check this link: http://english.seiee.sjtu.edu.cn/english/info/10399.htm

7. Thesis/Dissertation Requirements

Master students should actively join projects undertaken by supervisors, and choose topic with application importance. Through thesis research or training in professional work, students would cultivate innovative ability, and use knowledge to find problem, analyze problem, and solve problem.

More requirements in follow links:

Shanghai Jiao Tong University Master Degree Application Regulations

Shanghai Jiao Tong University Ph.D. Dissertation, Master Thesis Composition Guide

Ph.D. students should choose research topics in scientific foreland or with great importance to technological progress, economic construction and society development. Dissertation should indicate the author’s ability to take scientific research individually, and author’s mastery of solid basic theory and in-depth professional knowledge in his/her own discipline.

Shanghai Jiao Tong University Ph.D. Degree Application Regulations

Shanghai Jiao Tong University Ph.D. Dissertation, Master Thesis Composition Guide