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PhD of Information Science

State University of New York – Albany

  • Albany, United States
  • 5 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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State University of New York – Albany campus

About the program

A professional doctorate for professionals in information management, Data and digital transformation, Combining a taught phase with a doctoral thesis.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply core knowledge in Information Science. Analyse discipline-specific problems using appropriate methods. Communicate professional ideas clearly. Use relevant tools and practices responsibly. Prepare for employment or further study in science and environment.

Career outcomes

  • Information management
  • Data analysis
  • Digital transformation
  • Knowledge management
  • Libraries
  • Archives and technology services

Curriculum

  • Two phases. Taught phase of six modules: Critical and Contemporary Issues
  • Introduction to Research in Practice
  • Literature Review in Your Specialism
  • Research Methods
  • Methodology and Methods in Your Specialism
  • And Research Proposal. Research phase: supervised original research ending in a doctoral thesis and viva voce examination.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor's or master's degree as the programme requires
  • transcripts
  • statement of goals
  • resume
  • recommendation letters and GRE where required. English: TOEFL iBT 79
  • IELTS 6.5
  • PTE 53 or Duolingo 110. Financial affidavit for the F-1 visa.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (or master's where the programme requires) equivalent to a US degree from an accredited institution; transcripts, statement of goals, resume, letters of recommendation, GRE where required

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 6.5
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results
  • Recommendation Letters
  • Curriculum Vitae

How to apply

  1. Check your programme's requirements and deadlines Create an account in the application portal
  2. apply and pay the 75 USD application fee Submit transcripts from all schools
  3. statement of goals
  4. resume
  5. recommendations
  6. any GRE or GMAT scores
  7. official TOEFL
  8. IELTS
  9. PTE or Duolingo scores unless waived Submit the financial affidavit and bank documents The I-20 is sent only after financial documents are received Transfer students from US schools also submit the SEVIS Transfer form.

Other costs

Tuition per year$31,811 USD
Application fee$75 USD
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Program details

CampusAlbany
Faculty or schoolCollege of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity
DepartmentCollege of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity, Department of Cybersecurity, Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Department of Information Sciences and Technology
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jan 2027

    62 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 5 years.