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A doctoral student must successfully complete the qualifying examination before being admitted to candidacy.
Students are required to attempt the examination at the first available opportunity after a student
has completed nine credits of graduate course work beyond the Master's degree, but no later than one
year after starting the program. Part I of the examination covers the following areas:
Session A:
- Computer Architecture
- Microprocessors
- Logic Design
Session B:
- Mathematics
- Data Structures
- Operating Systems
A complete list of FAU courses that cover these examination areas and details about the qualifying procedures are available from the Department.