PhD in Information Systems

Singapore Management University (SMU)

To produce PhD graduates with expertise at the intersection of IT and business for R&D units and applied academic institutions. To establish SCIS as a distinct research and teaching school in Asia that attracts high-caliber professors, and influences academic research and industry practices.Our GoalTo develop researchers/educators who address deep technology challenges in real computing systems that impact society or business, or who develop tools and methodologies to translate societal challenges or business goals into technology solutions. Our PhD graduates will be capable of collaborating with faculty members from different research areas, designing technological solutions for real-world problems and applications, while still producing top-rate academic publications.This is a direct PhD programme, with a maximum candidature period of five (5) years and a minimum period of three (3) years for full-time students.Our PhD students should identify a (preliminary) research area at the time of admission, so that they can begin research exploration right from the first year of candidature.