Program Overview

Information Science Ph.D. With a Concentration in Consumer Insights

Overview

The University of North Texas Information Science Ph.D. program with a concentration in Consumer Insights is offered jointly with the UNT College of Merchandising, Hospitality, and Tourism. The program provides interdisciplinary training, research, and professional services in consumer behavior and experience management.

Program Details

• Program Type: Doctoral Degree
• Format: Hybrid
• Estimated Time to Complete: 3-4 years
• Credit Hours: 60 (with master's) or 72 (with bachelor's)

Mission and Goals

The mission of the UNT Information Science Ph.D. Program is to provide a center of excellence in graduate education and research. The primary goals are to:

• Nurture critical and reflective thinking on the fundamental issues and elements of problems of utilization of information
• Foster an environment of substantive and productive mentoring and apprenticeship
• Prepare scholars passionate about the role of information in human affairs
• Foster cross-disciplinary thinking and research

Marketable Skills

• Research and publication
• Pedagogical practices
• Critical thinking
• Leadership ability
• Data analysis

Program Highlights

• Special lectures hosted by the college and the department feature renowned scholars who provide different perspectives and insights into the information science field.
• Students and faculty are active members of different professional associations and learned societies.
• The structure of the IS Ph.D. program encourages and supports interactions among students and faculty in different academic units.
• The Department of Information Science offers financial support and scholarships to its students.
• The Career Center provides advice about internships, future employment opportunities, and getting hands-on experience in the major.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program are prepared to contribute to the advancement and evolution of the information society in a variety of roles and settings as administrators, researchers, and educators.

Sample Courses

• Seminar in Communication and Use of Information (3 hrs)
• Reading in Information Science (3 hrs)
• Promotional Strategies (3 hrs)
• Global Tourism Systems (3 hrs)
• Marketing and Customer Relationships for Information Professionals (3 hrs)
• Seminar in Information Science (3 hrs)