Next step is approval by Ohio Department of Higher Education
Oxford, Ohio – During its regular meeting on Friday, Dec. 13, the Miami University Board of Trustees approved the new Quantum Computing major, the first of its kind for an Ohio institution.
Following approvals from University Senate and the Board of Trustees, the next step is approval from the Ohio Department of Higher Education.
“It is with great enthusiasm that we successfully complete another phase in the approval process for our Bachelor of Science in Quantum Computing degree,” Miami President Gregory Crawford said. “This has been developed with great input from researchers from Cleveland Clinic and members of the industry, and we look forward to delivering an innovative and comprehensive curriculum and continuing to build partnerships within quantum computing.”
The Quantum Computing degree is expected to launch in August 2025 and is believed to be not only the first in Ohio, but the first of its type nationwide to focus on the software aspects of quantum computing.
Beena Sukumaran, the Dinesh & Ila Paliwal Dean of the College of Engineering and Computing, said the groundbreaking Quantum Computing degree program would equip graduates with the knowledge and skills to navigate this exciting and growing field.
“By offering a unique blend of disruptive computing skills as applied to a specific application area, including the health sciences, this degree program is poised to create a new generation of trailblazers that can apply advanced computational skills to solve the world’s most challenging problems,” Sukumaran said.
Quantum computing is a multidisciplinary field which combines properties of mathematics, computer science, and physics. Quantum computers are able to solve complex problems faster than a classical computer by determining several solutions in parallel rather than sequentially.
By developing Ohio’s first specialized degree program, Miami will provide research experiences in quantum computing that will cultivate the scientific and entrepreneurial talent needed to create companies, elevate businesses, and advance organizations that leverage quantum computing.
A new generation of students will obtain expertise across a spectrum of computing platforms, from classical systems to advanced high-performance and quantum computing techniques (i.e., disruptive computing). The new degree will keep Ohio at the forefront of the quantum computing industry, establish a quantum computing pipeline in the state, and attract, retain, and anchor quantum computing talent in Ohio.
“Quantum technology is a rapidly expanding market globally,” President Crawford said. “Miami’s bachelor’s degree in Quantum Computing will help address workforce needs in Ohio as well as provide economic resilience through innovation in quantum technology.”
