Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Information Systems
Program Overview
The PhD in Information Systems equips students with advanced research skills and knowledge in information systems. Through coursework, seminars, and mentored research, students develop expertise in designing, implementing, and managing information systems to solve business challenges. The program aims to produce graduates with leadership, research, and problem-solving abilities for careers in academia, industry, and entrepreneurship.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The PhD in Information Systems provides students with advanced theoretical knowledge and methodological skills in research. Through coursework, research seminars, and mentored research, students study the challenges faced by IS professionals and managers as they design, use, and implement information systems and technologies to address business problems.
Objectives:
- Provide foundational knowledge in various facets of information systems and operations.
- Develop high-quality doctoral candidates with expertise in teaching, research, management, entrepreneurship, and strategic knowledge and skills.
- Equip candidates with the skills necessary for effective roles as educators or practitioners in Information Systems.
- Foster research that advances Information Systems theory and practice.
- Produce graduates with leadership and change management capabilities.
- Enhance the viability of candidates' employer organizations through their intellectual contributions and problem-solving abilities.
- Promote personal development and the acquisition of transferable competencies for diverse career paths, including senior management, education, and entrepreneurship.
- Provide an enjoyable and responsive educational experience in light of rapid technological, organizational, and global changes.
- Contribute to the national objective of developing professionals and managers with PhD qualifications.
- Facilitate in-depth studies in specific areas of information systems research.
- Improve professional practice through the application of research and case methodologies.
Outline:
The program consists of two levels:
Level 1:
- Advanced Research Methodologies
- Advanced Quantitative Methods
Level 2:
Careers:
Graduates may pursue careers as:
- CEOs/MDs of companies
- Consultants and trainers in Information Systems
- Successful practitioners, academicians, and researchers in the field of Information Systems
