PhD Preparation ProgramPh.D. Preparation Program
The Information Systems Department offers a specialized program as part of the MISM degree to prepare students to earn their Doctorate degrees after finishing their Masters Degree. Students in both of the five-year integrated programs and the two-year programs are eligible to enroll in the program. This program has students take a couple of Ph.D-level seminars to learn about research and academic work. Students are also able to take additional graduate-level courses, in place of their normal Master's electives, to prepare for earning a Ph.D. This program does not require additional credits. Students who have participated in this program in the past have been highly successful in placing at top Ph.D. programs. Those who complete their Ph.D's in Information Systems are able to enter fields where there is high demand. Starting salaries for Ph.Ds in Information Systems tend to be two to four times higher than starting salaries for MISM graduates.
The following are the official courses and course planning documents for the Information Systems Ph.D. preparation program:
The following links contain more information about our Ph.D. preparation program and general information regarding those considering a Ph.D. in the future:
