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A Doctor of Philosophy degree is a doctorate or academic doctoral degree awarded by universities. It qualifies the holder of the degree to teach at university level in the field of the degree and is often considered the highest degree possible. What is a PhD in IT? A PhD in IT covers research on the business, economic, and organizational implications of digital and information technologies. Studen… Read more

A Doctor of Philosophy degree is a doctorate or academic doctoral degree awarded by universities. It qualifies the holder of the degree to teach at university level in the field of the degree and is often considered the highest degree possible.

What is a PhD in IT? A PhD in IT covers research on the business, economic, and organizational implications of digital and information technologies. Students acquire an understanding of underlying technologies and information theory principles, in addition to their economic and organizational implications. Research in this field focuses on the emerging digital economy, how organizations and markets have been transformed, and new business models. IT is multidisciplinary and encompasses economics, management science, computer science, psychology, and organizational behavior. Some concentrations within this field include information systems, information security, software engineering, digital forensics, and information science and technology. 

Graduates with a PhD in IT receive the experience of working with a faculty mentor, performing original research, and working on unsolved and difficult problems. Students gain investigative skills and further develop quantitative skills. In addition, their critical thinking skills are strengthened and they are able to create new applications and form theories that further advance the field.

The cost of a PhD varies, contingent on the university, the program length, and the country of study. To learn more information, contact the admissions office of the institution to inquire about the costs of the program.

Career prospects in information technology are geared toward preparing graduates for teaching and research careers in higher education. Besides academic environments, graduates have become senior consultants, systems administrators, lead systems analysts, IT directors, vice presidents of IT departments, and chief information officers. In addition to colleges and universities, positions can be found in corporations, technology firms, health care organizations, IT consulting firms, and government agencies.

Online studies offer excellent educational opportunities and are available to you, no matter where you are located in the world. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.

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PhD in Information and Technology
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Unicaf University (MW)
New York, USA +14 More

The goal of the Ph.D. programme is to prepare the next generation of leading researchers. The Ph.D. is a programme of independent, self-directed academic research degree, supp ... +

The goal of the Ph.D. programme is to prepare the next generation of leading researchers. The Ph.D. is a programme of independent, self-directed academic research degree, supported by a team of supervisors that makes an original contribution to knowledge written up in a publishable dissertation. -
PhD
Full-time
Part-time
English
Campus
Online
 

PhD in Information
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University of Toronto Faculty of Information
Toronto, Canada

Be equipped to take on leadership roles in information and knowledge-based environments, including academia. The doctorate program features advanced scholarly research on the ... +

Be equipped to take on leadership roles in information and knowledge-based environments, including academia. The doctorate program features advanced scholarly research on the theoretical basis of information studies. In private and public institutions, apply the Ph.D. to professional practice functions such as research, systems analysis and design, and administration. -
PhD
Full-time
4 years
English
Sep 2020
15 Jan 2020
Campus
 

PhD in Information Systems and Security
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UAEU United Arab Emirates University
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

The Ph.D. degree in IT is a research-oriented program fostering research contributions on the area of Information Technologies and related fields. Examples of these areas incl ... +

The Ph.D. degree in IT is a research-oriented program fostering research contributions on the area of Information Technologies and related fields. Examples of these areas include information management, digital ecosystems, digital economy, enterprise systems, knowledge management, IT innovation, IT strategies, cloud computing, and emerging technologies. -
PhD
Full-time
Part-time
4 years
English
Aug 2020
29 Feb 2020
Campus
 

PhD in Economics, Networks and Business Analytics
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IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca
Lucca, Italy

Economics, Networks and Business Analytics is one of the four field-specific Tracks offered and is under the “Systems Science” PhD Program.

Economics, Networks and Business Analytics is one of the four field-specific Tracks offered and is under the “Systems Science” PhD Program. -
PhD
Full-time
3 years
English
Oct 2020
Campus
 

PhD in Information Technology Management
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University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa

Through the doctoral thesis, in which the qualification finally culminates, a qualifying student shows evidence of independent and original scientific work. The thesis would c ... +

Through the doctoral thesis, in which the qualification finally culminates, a qualifying student shows evidence of independent and original scientific work. The thesis would constitute a decided contribution to the knowledge of an insight into the subject discipline as well as the field of research. -
PhD
Full-time
Part-time
2 years
English
Jan 2020
Campus
 

PhD in Computer Science - Visual Computing and Computer Games
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Charles University Faculty of Mathematics and Physics
Prague, Czech Republic

The program focuses on the education of graduates prepared to solve research problems in the sub-area of computer science related to the generation and processing of visual in ... +

The program focuses on the education of graduates prepared to solve research problems in the sub-area of computer science related to the generation and processing of visual information (computer graphics, image analysis, machine vision) and/or computer games development. -
PhD
Online & Campus Combined
Full-time
4 years
English
Online & Campus Combined
Campus
Online
 

Official doctoral program in information and communication technologies
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Universidade da Coruña
A Coruña, Spain +9 More

The Doctoral Program in Information and Communication Technologies was given for the first time in 2000/2001, coinciding with the creation of the University Department with th ... +

The Doctoral Program in Information and Communication Technologies was given for the first time in 2000/2001, coinciding with the creation of the University Department with the same name. -
PhD
Full-time
Part-time
Spanish
Campus
 

Ph.D. in Cybersecurity Management
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Nova Southeastern University, College of Computing and Engineering
Fort Lauderdale, USA

The cybersecurity management graduate doctoral program is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary, research program that prepares graduates for key positions in academia, in federa ... +

The cybersecurity management graduate doctoral program is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary, research program that prepares graduates for key positions in academia, in federal, state and local government agencies, as well as in business and industry. -
PhD
Online & Campus Combined
Full-time
English
Aug 2020
20 Jun 2021
Online & Campus Combined
Campus
Online
 

PhD in Network Learning Technology
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National Central University
Hsinchu, Taiwan

Spun off from the Laboratory of Science and Technology for Learning of the Computer Science and Information Engineering Department, the Graduate Institute of Network Learning ... +

Spun off from the Laboratory of Science and Technology for Learning of the Computer Science and Information Engineering Department, the Graduate Institute of Network Learning Technology (NLT) was established in 2002 with a foundation built from the first phase of the 4-year University Pursuit of Academic Excellence Project on Learning Technology started in 2000, supported by the Ministry of Education. -
PhD
Full-time
Part-time
English
Campus
 

PhD Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
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ICT International Doctoral School University of Trento
Trento, Italy

The Ph.D. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) program delivers the skills necessary to conduct advanced research at universities, public bodies, or private organiza ... +

The Ph.D. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) program delivers the skills necessary to conduct advanced research at universities, public bodies, or private organizations for the purpose of advancing scientific and technological progress and creating a managerial class with a high-level professional culture and a corresponding international openness. The specific objective of the doctoral program is to train professionals able to develop high-quality and innovative information and telecommunication systems addressed to solving complex problems. It also pursues the goal of enhancing the doctoral students’ entrepreneurial abilities by furnishing specific training and opportunities to undertake internships. -
PhD
Full-time
3 years
English
Campus
 

Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology
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Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur
Kajang, Malaysia

This programme aims to develop and nurture research-oriented Information Technology professionals who are sensitive to the current global multicultural and multinational envir ... +

This programme aims to develop and nurture research-oriented Information Technology professionals who are sensitive to the current global multicultural and multinational environment in the corporate world. -
PhD
Full-time
Part-time
3 years
English
Campus
 

Doctorate in Cybersecurity
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University of Fairfax
Roanoke, USA

As a doctoral student, all of your courses here will explore relevant cybersecurity policy issues in enterprise management, you'll complete a cybersecurity project in each, en ... +

As a doctoral student, all of your courses here will explore relevant cybersecurity policy issues in enterprise management, you'll complete a cybersecurity project in each, enabling you to make immediate and lasting workplace contributions. You'll learn from leading, practitioner cybersecurity faculty whose cybersecurity colleagues can become an integral part of your professional network throughout your career. -
PhD
English
Online
 

PhD in Managing IT Resources and Change Management
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OUS Royal Academy of Economics and Technology in Switzerland
Zürich, Switzerland

Ph.D. in Managing IT Resources and Change Management is a department of study that is related to management of information technology as well as changes that take place in the ... +

Ph.D. in Managing IT Resources and Change Management is a department of study that is related to management of information technology as well as changes that take place in the workplace. -
PhD
Full-time
Part-time
3 years
English
Online
 

Phd in Applied Informatics
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Slovak Academy of Sciences, Institute of Informatics
Bratislava, Slovakia

A graduate of the Applied informatics study program acquires university education in the third degree (doctoral) in the field of applied informatics, knows the scientific meth ... +

A graduate of the Applied informatics study program acquires university education in the third degree (doctoral) in the field of applied informatics, knows the scientific methods of research and development in the field of applied informatics with a focus on methods and means to draft informatic solutions to problems, learns the principles of individual work, teamwork and project management, scientific formulation of a problem, economic, legal and environmental aspects of new solutions, ethical and social aspects of scientific work, presentation of results, will understand the applied informatics for his respective field of application, will be ready to build scientific perspective in a variety of fields of applied informatics and for a direct entry into the trade market, will find application as a member of a creative team, or it’s leader, in any field, where knowledge of applied informatics is required. -
PhD
Full-time
English
Sep 2020
Campus
 

Doctor Degree in Signal and Information Processing
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Harbin Engineering University (HEU)
Harbin, China

This Signal and Information Processing discipline is a Ph.D degree conferring site. More than 30 projects of national and ministry level and 18 projects of industry sectors ar ... +

This Signal and Information Processing discipline is a Ph.D degree conferring site. More than 30 projects of national and ministry level and 18 projects of industry sectors are under taken. -
PhD
Full-time
English
Sep 2020
Campus
 

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