Program Overview

Program Description

This program is designed with the learner in mind, offering insight into organizations’ high-level challenges. Incorporating information technology into real-world scenarios, learners in this program will evaluate the latest advancements in information technology, including the development of solutions, the design of new technical advances, and the identification of real-world challenges in the industry.

The Experience

Students in the program can expect coursework centered around the management of information systems, development of applications, and management components of information technology. The curriculum uses theory and practical experience presented to the learners in various teaching formats. The course delivery methods include simulations, seminars, an applied research project, and face-to-face residencies.

The Results

Graduates of the Doctor of Information Technology (DIT) program will be prepared to:

1. Assess current and emerging technology relevance to business management theory and practice.
2. Formulate solutions to real-world technology issues common in the operation of an organization.
3. Apply literary research on information technology to real-world problems found in organizations.
4. Develop rigorous research to contribute to existing scholarship in the field.
5. Create communications for stakeholders through problem statements, approaches and results of research, possible solutions, and final assessments.
6. Defend ethical responsibilities as a member of society.

Doctor of Information Technology (60 hrs.)

Program Core Courses (30 credits)

• BAN 5013| Analytics Software & Tools| 3 hrs.
• IS 5203| Network Management| 3 hrs.
• IS 5213| Data Science & Big Data| 3 hrs.
• IS 5403| Cybersecurity| 3 hrs.
• DIT 7043| IT for Management| 3 hrs.
• DIT 7053| IT Procurement Processes| 3 hrs.
• DIT 7063| IT Project Management| 3 hrs.
• DIT 7073| Innovations in IT| 3 hrs.
• DIT 7083| Computer Science with Python| 3 hrs.
• RSH 7093| Research Statistics for Information Technology| 3 hrs.

Program Research Courses (12 credits)

• RSH 8003| Quantitative Research Methods| 3 hrs.
• RSH 8013| Qualitative Research Methods| 3 hrs.
• RSH 8023| Research Design| 3 hrs.
• RSH 8033| Advanced Research Methodology| 3 hrs.

Program Dissertation Courses (18 credits)

• DIT 9006| DIT Research Proposal Preparation| 6 hrs.
• DIT 9016| DIT Applied Research Project I| 6 hrs.
• DIT 9026| DIT Applied Research Project II| 6 hrs.

Admission Requirements

To complete the online application, please make sure to have the following documents:

• Academic transcripts
• Financial guarantee (U.S. Department of Homeland Security requires all international students to demonstrate ability to pay fees.)
• Copy of passport
• Statement of purpose (explaining your desire to pursue a graduate degree)
• Resume/CV
• Academic Writing Sample (DIT only)
• Three Letters of Recommendation
• GRE/GMAT (is recommended)
• Doctorate of Information Technology requires an English placement test score of:
  • IBT TOEFL 90 or
  • PTE 60 or
  • IELTS overall 7.0 minimum or
  • Duolingo 110

Program Information

Degree

Doctor of Information Technology

Duration

60 hours

Level

Graduate

Campus Location

Hybrid

School/College

College of Graduate and Professional Studies