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NSU B.S. in Computer Science Graduate
The Ph.D. in Information Systems program from Nova Southeastern University's College of Computing and Engineering empowers students to advance the field through groundbreaking research.
Our Ph.D. programs are uniquely designed for working professionals, allowing you to advance your education without putting your career on hold. With no residency requirements, you can earn your Ph.D. from anywhere, seamlessly integrating your studies into your busy schedule. This flexible approach empowers you to balance work, life, and doctoral studies, providing a pathway to achieve your academic goals without disruption.
Working with world-renowned faculty, you'll have the opportunity to conduct research on a wide range of topics, including:
- Information systems design and development Information security and privacy
- Data analytics and machine learning
- Human-computer interaction
- Social and ethical implications of information technology
With our cutting-edge research facilities and resources, you'll develop the skills and knowledge needed to produce and defend original research; solve complex, real-world challenges; and create new technologies that will shape the future of information systems.
With their advanced education and research skills, our Ph.D. graduates are highly sought-after for prestigious positions in industry, government, and academia. Our Ph.D. alumni are working at leading organizations such as Microsoft, IBM, and Google, as well as various government agencies and universities around the world.
Cybersecurity
The National Security Agency (NSA) and its affiliated federal agencies have designated NSU as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) Cyber Defense (CD) and Cyber Research (R).
Quick Facts
Learning Outcomes
A graduate with a Ph.D. in Information Systems will have the ability to:
- acquire advanced knowledge and deeper understanding of the field of information systems;
- communicate professionally and ethically about information systems research issues;
- identify, analyze, and synthesize scholarly literature related to the field of information systems; and
- generate new knowledge through research/scholarship and disseminate that knowledge to others by demonstrating the necessary technical and intellectual skills to produce a written document that makes an original contribution to the field of information systems.
Admission Requirements
Curriculum
Core Courses (30 credits)
Credits
Electives (6 credits)
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Research Courses (12 credits)*
Dissertation Courses (24 credits)**
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Core Courses (15 credits)
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Research Courses (12 credits)*
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Dissertation Courses (24 credits)**
Credits
*Each student will be required to complete at least three ISEC 885 doctoral research courses. These courses will be taken at the end of the student’s coursework. These faculty supported directed study courses will enable the student to identify a viable research topic and conduct preliminary research that will lead to formal candidacy.
**Students must complete 24 credits of ISEC 901 dissertation courses. Students who do not complete the dissertation within 24 credits will register for ISEC 920 Continuing Dissertation (four credits) until the dissertation is complete.
For a full list of all course descriptions, visit coursewizard.nova.edu.
Catalina Bolaños Sippli
IT Consultant
NSU M.S. in Management Information Systems Graduate
Rita Barrios
Adjunct Professor, Cybersecurity & Information Systems
NSU Ph.D. in Cybersecurity Management Graduate
The College of Computing and Engineering graduate enrollment office is located on the fourth floor in the Carl DeSantis Building on NSU's Fort Lauderdale-Davie campus in Davie, Florida. Click here for a map.
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