Course Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems degree programme aims to produce research scientists who are practitioners mainly engaged in generating knowledge through research and teaching.  The programme is designed to enable PhD candidates become proficient in research, innovation with substantial authority, autonomy, scholarly and professional integrity and sustained commitment to the generation of new ideas or processes at the forefront of Information Systems discipline. Candidates will become independent researchers and develop an in-depth knowledge of a specific area of concentration, as well as problem solving and analytical skills that will enable them make significant innovative contributions in terms of knowledge generation to the Information Systems field in the global economy.

Who Can Join

The Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems degree programme is suitable for IT professional and business managers that have completed Master’s degree in IT related field from an accredited university

Duration

Three (3) academic Years

Mode of Delivery of the Programmes

The course units will be delivered by Coursework, Examination and thesis through the following approaches:

• Lectures,
• Discussion-based workshops,
• Demonstrations and laboratory experiments,
• Independent research,
• Case studies
• Guest Speakers

Career Opportunities