Information Systems Concentration, Ph.D. in Business Administration PHD Programme By J. Mack Robinson College of Business |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

60 monthsProgramme duration

Application Deadline

08 Jan, 2026Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Computer Science and Information SystemsMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Robinson’s Ph.D. program in information systems seeks to attract the very best students, train them to become excellent researchers and teachers, and place them in top research institutions.

Designed to help young scholars gain the tools and training they need to compete for faculty positions at research-oriented universities, it is recognized as one of the leading programs in the world in the field. Through a combination of faculty mentoring, hands-on research opportunities and coursework, our program grooms students to become productive scholars. The program also provides an opportunity to develop teaching skills and gain the type of classroom experience necessary to be competitive in that dimension.

Tailor Your Program of Study

You will play an active role in designing your program of study during the coursework phase of the program. You will take 15 hours of research methods courses, 18 hours of discipline-specific coursework within your major, and nine hours dedicated to a secondary area of interest.

Focus on Research

Research is the main component of the Ph.D. program. You will be mentored by highly productive research faculty and strongly encouraged to publish in scholarly journals and present research papers at national and regional conferences. You will be encouraged to attend Robinson’s Research Workshops as well.

Join Robinson Ph.D. Fellows

You automatically will become a member of the Robinson Ph.D. Fellows student organization. Through the organization, you will foster a sense of community with other doctoral students and make valuable connections with faculty. You also will receive academic and professional development support. Key activities include but are not limited to:
  • New student orientation sessions
  • Lunch and Learn seminars focusing on topics of relevance to all Ph.D. students such as insurance, taxation, and investments; publishing in academic journals; surviving the comprehensive exams; Mplus statistical modeling; the Institutional Review Board process; and how to conceptualize, plan, and execute your dissertation
  • Sponsored travel to assist in presenting your research at premier conferences in your field of study

Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Robinson’s Ph.D. program in information systems seeks to attract the very best students, train them to become excellent researchers and teachers, and place them in top research institutions.

Designed to help young scholars gain the tools and training they need to compete for faculty positions at research-oriented universities, it is recognized as one of the leading programs in the world in the field. Through a combination of faculty mentoring, hands-on research opportunities and coursework, our program grooms students to become productive scholars. The program also provides an opportunity to develop teaching skills and gain the type of classroom experience necessary to be competitive in that dimension.

Tailor Your Program of Study

You will play an active role in designing your program of study during the coursework phase of the program. You will take 15 hours of research methods courses, 18 hours of discipline-specific coursework within your major, and nine hours dedicated to a secondary area of interest.

Focus on Research

Research is the main component of the Ph.D. program. You will be mentored by highly productive research faculty and strongly encouraged to publish in scholarly journals and present research papers at national and regional conferences. You will be encouraged to attend Robinson’s Research Workshops as well.

Join Robinson Ph.D. Fellows

You automatically will become a member of the Robinson Ph.D. Fellows student organization. Through the organization, you will foster a sense of community with other doctoral students and make valuable connections with faculty. You also will receive academic and professional development support. Key activities include but are not limited to:
  • New student orientation sessions
  • Lunch and Learn seminars focusing on topics of relevance to all Ph.D. students such as insurance, taxation, and investments; publishing in academic journals; surviving the comprehensive exams; Mplus statistical modeling; the Institutional Review Board process; and how to conceptualize, plan, and execute your dissertation
  • Sponsored travel to assist in presenting your research at premier conferences in your field of study

Admission Requirements

7.5+
101+
  • Online application and $50 application fee
  • Tests scores - GMAT or GRE
  • College transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Resume – All applicants must submit an updated résumé.
  • Letters of Recommendation – Three letters of recommendation are required.
  • Interview – If an interview or additional information is required, applicants will be notified.
  • Immunization Certification – Immunization forms should be sent directly to the Immunization Office after an offer of admission is accepted by the applicant.

08 Jan 2026
5 Years
Aug

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

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