The PhD in Information Technology (Ph.D. IT) addresses the expanding needs of professionals who manage information resources; solve information, communication and technology-related problems in businesses and other organizations.
The Ph.D would be equally useful to those involve in educating and/or training others in fields related to the applications of information systems and communications. This is an intensive program designed primarily to develop practitioners and teaching faculty with very high levels of both technical and analytical expertise in specific fields of information technology (IT). Research focuses more on industry practice rather than theory. Upon successful completion, the title of “Doctor” is awarded, and the post-nominals of this programme can be used.
The PhD. IT research at Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur (IUKL) brings together researchers, working together with experienced personnel from leading organizations to develop and innovate infrastructure solutions in overcoming critical issues and thus set the agenda for the future research and education.
IUKL is committed to being a leader in Infrastructure research in line with IUKL’s Vision and Mission.
Learning/Research Methodology
All candidates under this programme are required to:
- Take a compulsory Postgraduate Research Methodology class in the first semester
- Depending on their focus of research candidates MUST take one of three electives
- Post-Doctoral Seminar,
- Advanced Statistics, or
- Advanced algorithms
(candidates can take more than one (1) if required).
- Defend the Research Proposal (RPD) by Semester 4. Student will not be allowed to proceed to other thesis modules until they successfully defend their research proposal.
- Register for a thesis module each semester until they graduate.
Key Features
- Deepen and extend knowledge and understanding of Information Technology in the international context.
- Increase expertise in key areas such as Information Technology, Computer Science, and Information System and to broaden the range of professional roles.
- Develop independent research skills and gain insight into Information Technology issues, trends and challenges in the global context.
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