Information Technology Management (Doctoral) at Michigan State University

Programme overview

The Ph.D. in Information Technology Management at Michigan State University's Broad College of Business develops scholars for academic careers as information systems researchers and teachers at research universities. It is a full-time, on-campus programme that most students complete in five years.

Faculty: Eli Broad College of Business | Department: Department of Accounting and Information Systems | Duration: 5 years (some students finish in 4 years) | Intake: Fall semester only; full-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: East Lansing, MI, United States

What you will study

Students complete an ITM major field (ITM 911, ITM 912 or ACC 950, ITM 914, ITM 915), a minor field such as economics, finance, supply chain, computer science, organizational behavior, sociology or psychology (typically nine credit hours), four research methods courses including MGT 906 and MKT 904, and two economics and/or behavioral analysis courses. Milestones include a second-year paper, comprehensive exams in the fall of the third year, a dissertation proposal and a dissertation defense.

Career pathways

Graduates pursue academic research and teaching careers; recent placements include Auburn University, Baylor University, George Mason University, University of Arkansas and University of Michigan-Dearborn.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution with a superior academic record; minimum GMAT score of 600 or equivalent GRE score; international students need a minimum TOEFL score of 100 (internet), 250 (computer) or 600 (paper). Applicants submit the MSU graduate application with fee (major code 6096), a resume/CV, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation and a one-page statement of purpose; applicants without U.S. citizenship also submit a statement of financial proof. Admission decisions consider GMAT/GRE score, quantitative and communication aptitude, GPA, previous research experience and an invited on-campus or video interview. Application deadline: January 31 for fall entry.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Fall semester only; full-time

Duration: 5 years (some students finish in 4 years)

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.msu.edu/apply/graduate-students

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