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Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems

Offered By: Nova Southeastern University

The PhD in Information Systems from NSU's Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences is offered in a hybrid format, which combines traditional and online instruction to provide professionals the opportunity to pursue graduate study while continuing to work in their current positions. The program is especially well suited to professionals working in areas such as information system planning, information security, systems analysis and design, project management, information system administration, information science, or software engineering. It provides technology-oriented professionals with the knowledge and ability to develop creative solutions to substantive real-world problems in information systems. Each student must complete eight core courses, two research project courses, and a dissertation. Optional concentrations in Information Science or Information Security are available for this degree. The concentration in Information Security is recognized by the National Security Agency (NSA) based on its certification of the school's curriculum for compliance with the requirements of NSA national training standards. Students who complete the concentration may also request a graduate certificate.