Information Systems Program

The objective of the Ph. D degree in Business with a major in Information Systems is primarily to develop scholars with an ability to teach and conduct independent research. The main emphasis in our program is to offer training in scholarly research. This is accomplished through a combination of rigorous coursework and research activities. The coursework provides fundamental knowledge in the various areas of information systems, and offers insights into research topics of interest to IS researchers. It also includes courses on research methodology and data analysis techniques. Students work closely with our faculty members on a one-to-one basis on research projects that have wide ranging implications for the industry and the economy. Students are encouraged to present their research results in conferences and publish in journals.

We have a highly accomplished faculty that is internationally recognized for its research accomplishments. The research interests of our faculty members encompass technical, managerial, and organizational issues dealing with the development and deployment of information systems. Some of the areas of current interest are: productivity issues in software development, extreme programming, software development methodologies, E-commerce, organizational change management, knowledge management, information security, intelligent information systems, data mining, and others. Please visit our faculty web pages to learn more about our research activities.

THE INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR NEW STUDENTS. PLEASE CONSULT THE GRADUATE SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR APPLICATION DEADLINE INFORMATION.