The doctoral program prepares students to participate in the academic information systems and technology research community. Doctoral graduates are prepared to conduct rigorous and relevant research and to apply learning and skills to teaching, consulting, and other activities.
Degree Requirements
Coursework. A total of 76 units are required for the degree including 4 units of TNDY course(s).
Transfer Credit. Credit may be given for coursework taken at other institutions and other courses may be transferred per the University’s policy on transfer credit.
Qualifying Exam. Students beginning the doctoral program in Summer 2014 and later are required to take the Qualifying Exam within 18 to 24 months after starting the program. To be eligible to take the exam, students must have completed the specific courses covered by the exam and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5, with no grade of less than B+ in those courses. Students who do not pass the exam on the first attempt are permitted only one additional attempt, to be taken within one year of failing the first attempt.
Doctoral Research Seminars
- IST 501A - Introduction to IS&T Research
- IST 503 - Qualitative Research
- IST 504 - Quantitative Research
- IST 505 - Design Research
Qualifying Portfolio. The program requires students to develop a qualifying portfolio.
Dissertation. Requirements and processes for the dissertation are established by University policy. Refer to the Doctoral Degree Regulations section of the current Policies and General Information Bulletin.
Time to Degree. The University’s Time to Degree policy applies, including a reduction of time due to transferring units (see the current Policies and General Information Bulletin) for applicable policies. Students who are unable to complete their PhD in ten years will be dismissed from the program.
Grade point average. Students must comply with the Satisfactory Academic Progress policies of the University. The doctoral program in Information Systems & Technology requires students to maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
University Policies. Policies detailed in the current Policies and General Information Bulletin apply.
Admission. Admission requirements are detailed in the Admissions section of the current Policies and General Information Bulletin.