Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems

  • Information Systems |
  • Language of Study: English

Program Description

A student receives a PhD degree after successfully fulfilling all the degree requirements and achieving an overall grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0.

A student should achieve 48 credit hours (12 credit hours for course work (4 courses), 6 credit hours for research hours, 3 credit hours for candidacy exam and 27 credit hours for dissertation).

Learning Outcomes

  • The main aims of the PhD program are that the graduate is able to: 1. Master the basics and methodologies of scientific research in information systems. 2. Apply scientific research methodology and critic of knowledge in the field of information systems. 3. Show a deep awareness of the ongoing research problems and theories in the field of information systems. 4. Identify research problems and find innovative solutions. 5. Master wide range of technical skills in information systems. 6. Use appropriate technological means in order to serve the professional practice. 7. Communicate effectively and work as a member of a team working in different professional contexts. 8. Apply decision-making techniques in light of available information. 9. Employ available resources efficiently to develop and work on finding new resources. 10. Serve the community and to develop environment-friendly methodologies. 11. Act with integrity and credibility, and uphold the rules of the profession. 12. Commit to continuing self-development and transfer of knowledge and expertise to others.

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Admission Requirements

An applicant to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Systems (IS) must hold a M.Sc. degree in a related Information Systems major from Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, or from any of the corresponding recognized and accredited universities from the College of Computing and Information Technology or any of the corresponding colleges in the same major. The conditions for admission acceptance are: a. Applicants need to pass the PhD Admission Exam. b. Applicants have to provide a proof of English proficiency. The student has to pass TOEFL with a minimum score of 500 or IELTS with a minimum score of 5 from one of the accredited centers before graduation. c. Acquiring the acceptance of the department board, the CCIT board, and completing the required documents according to the rules and regulations. The department board will assign the student an academic advisor. d. The department board has the right to add any further conditions necessary for acceptance, and also has the right to limit the number of students to be enrolled according to the resources available.

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Brief

A student receives a PhD degree after successfully fulfilling all the degree requirements and achieving an overall grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0.

A student should achieve 48 credit hours (12 credit hours for course work (4 courses), 6 credit hours for research hours, 3 credit hours for candidacy exam and 27 credit hours for dissertation).

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