PhD (Information Technology) by Research

About the course

PhD (Information Technology) by Research course is conducted fully by research and aims to groom you in the field of information technology. The programme prepares you for one of four likely career paths; as an academician in an institution of higher learning, a consultant in the ever-evolving IT industry, a technopreneur or researcher in industrial R&D or government-funded research institutions. Program specializations may include information security, information systems and software engineering. Learners can study a variety of technology systems, including securities exchanges, supply chains, manufacturing networks, information processing systems and product development systems. The Ph.D. program generally requires students to have a strong background in calculus, statistics, probability, discrete structure, linear algebra and differential equations. Information technology involves computer hardware and software systems along with telecommunications and networking systems. The program endeavors to instill within students an understanding of rudimentary technologies and their connection to the organization and its economic survival.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates of the PhD Information Technology by Research have gained employment in both public and private sector organisations in a range of technology related positions such as

• systems analysts
• IT consultants
• information systems analysts
• business analysts
• IT managers
• e-Business consultants
• information systems strategic managers
• business development managers and project managers