Program Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy in Business Information Assurance from the University of North Texas is a full-time, research-based program that prepares individuals for careers in teaching and research at the university level. Students participate in teaching and research alongside renowned faculty members, gaining expertise in research methods, statistical analysis, teaching methodology, and in-depth BCIS study. The program benefits from the college's connections with industry leaders, providing interdisciplinary forums, research support, and career opportunities in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Business Information Assurance is designed to prepare individuals for careers in teaching and research at the university level. The curriculum includes coursework on research methods and processes, statistical analyses, teaching methodology, and in-depth study in BCIS. The program is a full-time in-resident research-based program, and students participate in teaching and research in the department.
Teaching:
- The program is a full-time in-resident research-based program.
- Students participate in teaching and research in the department.
- Faculty members are outstanding teachers and renowned researchers.
- They are recognized as thought leaders in the field of information technology and their scholarly works have been published in respected journals.
Careers:
- The program prepares individuals for careers in teaching and research at the university level.
Other:
- The G. Brint Ryan College of Business is one of the largest colleges of business in the nation.
- The college has established several research centers and institutes in collaboration with local industry leaders that provide interdisciplinary forums as well as research support for doctoral students.
- UNT's location opens up a wealth of career, networking and internship opportunities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, home to the nation's fourth largest concentration of Fortune 500 companies.
- The Business Leadership Building has Gold-level Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification for sustainability — contains 24 classrooms and team study rooms.
- The G. Brint Ryan College of Business has a network of 50,000 alumni. More than 700 of our graduates are CEOs or presidents of organizations.
