Overview
The PhD Information Systems provides Doctoral candidates with theoretical knowledge and methodological skills to enable them to become productive researchers. Through a combination of coursework, research seminars, and mentored research, Candidates enrolled in PhD Information Systems study problems that practicing IS professionals and manager’s face; as they design, use, and apply information systems and technologies to solve business problems.
Candidates also acquire breadth of knowledge in the range of issues that define the field of IS, as well as in-depth expertise in an area of their choice.
Objectives
The objectives of the course are:
- To provide students with fundamental knowledge about the various facets of information systems and operations among others
- To produce high quality doctorate candidates with advanced skills in teaching, research, managerial, entrepreneurial, strategic knowledge and skills necessary for leading and managing all facets of contemporary organizations
- To provide each candidate the expertise and skills necessary to be an effective educator or practitioner in Information Systems
- To produce researchers who can advance Information Systems theory and practice and enhance the contributions that business can make to the larger community
- To produce graduates with advanced capabilities in leadership and managing change. Graduates will be able to examine any formal organization and discern its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. In turn, they will be able to make assessments and prescriptions accordingly
- To advance the long term viability of candidates employer organizations through the candidates high level intellectual contributions and innovative problem solving abilities
- To provide for considerable personal development such that the PhD graduates achieves a greater level of effectiveness as a professional practitioner, educator or manager. Upon graduation , participants will have developed a portfolio of personal , transferable competencies appropriate for their planned and projected career objectives as a senior manager, educator and entrepreneur
- To engender an enjoyable educational experience responsive to the rapid rate of technological , organizational and global changes shaping modern day organizations
- To accomplish the country’s objectives of developing professionals and managers with PhD doctoral qualifications
- To facilitate in depth studies of particular aspects of information systems research
- To improve professional practice through the application of research and case methodologies to information systems problems and issues
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this programme, students will be able to:
- A Master’s degree in a business or related field as accepted by the HEP Senate
- Note: For Doctoral degree by Research as stated in the Standards: Master’s and Doctoral Degree: i. There shall be no direct entry from Bachelor’s degree level to Doctoral degree level. ii. Candidates with Bachelor’s degree who are registered for Master’s degree by Research programmes may apply to convert their candidacy to the Doctoral degree programmes within ONE (1) year after Master’s degree registration, subjected to: a. having shown competency and capability in conducting research at Doctoral degree level; b. rigorous internal evaluation by the HEP; and c. approval by the HEP Senate OR
- Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree as accepted by the HEP Senate AND
- English Proficiency Requirement for International Students
Target Audience
- Academicians, Researchers in IS industry, Entrepreneurs in IS Industry, IS Managers, IS Development Professionals, IS Consultants
Entry requirements
- Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM/A-Level) or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 with a credit in Bahasa Melayu and a pass in English at SPM/O_Level OR
- A Recognised Diploma or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 OR
- A Recognized Matriculation / Foundation or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 OR
- Equivalent qualification and / or experience which is recognized by the Senate / institution. AND Malaysian University Englist Test (MUET) Band 1. AND
- A pass in an interview and a drawing test (except for Art and Design Management and History programme) AND
- English Proficiency Requirement for International student
