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PhD of Information Science
- Pittsburgh, United States
- English
- On campus
- PhD
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: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): 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 or master degree as set by each programme
- programme-specific GPA
- references and English scores.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor or master degree as set by each programme
Language tests
- IELTS Varies by programme
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
How to apply
- Choose the programme and check its deadline and requirements on the department or school website. Each school runs its own admissions. Apply online through the school's application and pay its fee. Upload transcripts
- the documents the programme lists and an English test score. Accept the offer
- which may include assistantship or fellowship funding awarded by the programme. Show proof of funds to receive the I-20
- then apply for the F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $38,346 - $59,822 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Pittsburgh Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Computing and Information |
| Department | Informatics and Networked Systems |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Graduate fellowships, scholarships, and teaching or research assistantships may be offered by individual schools and departments. International eligibility, nominations, amounts, and available places depend on the specific programme; awards are not guaranteed. |
Frequently asked questions
Tuition is $38,346 - $59,822 USD per year. The estimated living cost is $14,377 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Varies by programme.