Ph.D in Information Systems
For additional information about the Ph.D program in Information Systems contact:
Mr. Rodney Ouzts
IS Ph.D. Program Assistant
P.O. Box 26165
Bryan School of Business and Economics, Room 441
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC 27402-6165, USA
Phone: 336.334.4346
Fax: 336.334.4550
Email: RMOuzts@uncg.edu
Visit the ISOM Department home page for information about the faculty and other department programs.
Information Systems and Operations Management
Key Ph.D Program Milestones
Comprehensive Exams
Comprehensive exams in the major must be passed. The major exam has two parts. The first part is composed of IS “content” from the various courses and elsewhere. The second part is designed to evaluate the “research readiness” of the student. Typically, the major exam is given once in the Fall semester and once in the Spring semester. If the student fails at the first attempt, a second chance may be allowed by the Ph.D. committee/Director.
Oral Exam
Following the written comprehensive exam, the student is given an oral exam by a four-member committee. On successful completion of the oral exam, the student applies for doctoral candidacy.
Proposal Defense
The student will prepare a dissertation proposal, which would involve (see the Graduate School's Bulletin) “a thorough investigation of a basic and significant problem or question within the major area of study.” The completed proposed research should be substantially original in research material and interpretation and make a contribution to the existing field of knowledge. The proposal would be defended before the dissertation committee. The defense may be attended by others outside of the committee. The dissertation committee will be comprised of four members: three from the department and one from outside, typically from the supporting area. The committee will be chaired by one of the major area members.
Dissertation Defense
Upon completion of the dissertation, it would be defended in front of the dissertation committee. The defense may be attended by others outside of the committee.