Studies in business intelligence can include an education of the applications, technologies and methods that are used in the presentation, integration and analysis of business information. Students can learn how this discipline helps to promote better decision-making in businesses.

Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.

Part time learning allows one to obtain part-time degrees even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at his or own pace, gradually accumulating credits which count towards final qualification.