Specialization Overview

The primary objective of the doctoral program in Information Systems is to prepare students for careers in research universities. The information systems group in the college will have primary responsibility for this program. The information systems faculty is currently involved in research in three broad areas: (1) decision and management science; (2) technology and software systems; and (3) organizational and behavioral science.  Since the information systems function plays an enabler role within organizations, research on how the systems function improves efficacy of decision making in other functional areas is encouraged.

Information Systems Courses

The Information Systems major includes a number of seminar courses relating to conceptual foundations of the field and the enabling role IS plays within organizations. Students are required to take 14 credits of course work—8 credits of core and 6 credits of electives courses. The core courses include two seminars and two research practicums.  The electives include six credits of course work that can be taken within the college or outside from other related departments.