Management Information Systems (PhD)
About the Program
This program aims to train highly qualified individuals with creative and critical thinking skills that will enable businesses to keep pace with the necessities of the rapidly changing world, with the ever-renewing technologies. Graduates of this program will have the competencies needed to analyze and evaluate the impact of emerging technologies, especially on businesses, and to provide technology adaptation guidance so that the businesses can increase their competitive qualities. Besides, the students will gain the necessary skills through this program to become individuals who adopt lifelong learning and continuous development notion. Thanks to the offered lectures and research studies, students graduating from this program will have the skills to be involved in academic research or in various research activities.
In addition to students' thesis work, this program also includes courses such as Advanced Information Systems Applications and Technologies, Analytical Decision Making, Advanced Database System Management and Data Mining. In addition to the lectures, conferences and seminars also benefit the education of the students. The studies they carry out in various fields, together with the expert lecturers in their fields, are important for the students to gain the skills for research, methodology development, scientific writing and presentation.
Education Opportunities
Students of the Ph.D. in Management Information Systems program, use computer laboratories which are equipped with advanced technologies and various digital software to put their theoretical knowledge into practice. Working with experts in various research areas help students to build knowledge about scientific research, the development of methodologies, writing and presentation techniques as well as prepare them for their future careers. For instance, students use real life data from industry on Oracle Business Intelligence Software to apply their theoretical knowledge received in Business Intelligence course. As another example, students use Wacom tablet to carry out research on e-signature applications which are commonly used in the business world today. Additionally, other research areas include e-commerce, e-learning, e-business, data mining and business intelligence.
Career Areas
Ph.D. in Management Information Systems, which aims to provide graduates with theoretical backgrounds who can adapt to the rapidly changing business environments with information systems and technologies in recent years, guarantees that graduates can have the skills to work as researchers, scientists and trainers in universities, research institutes and business institutions.
Graduates of this program will have the opportunity to work in senior positions in various fields, especially in project development, training and consultancy units, in private sector or official research centers, thanks to the theoretical knowledge and research skills they have. Possible positions include; researcher, scientist, project manager, tutor and information technology consultant.
Contact
Institute of Graduate Studies and Research
Graduate Sciences and Education Center, GE106
Tel: +90 392 671 1111 Extension: 2776
Institute E-mail: ciu-institute@ciu.edu.tr
Compulsory Courses
First Semester
ELECTIVE I
Course code
MISY6X1Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
ELECTIVE II
Course code
MISY6X2Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
ELECTIVE III
Course code
MISY6X3Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
ELECTIVE IV
Course code
MISY6X4Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
Second Semester
QUALIFICATION EXAM
Course code
MISY650Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
ELECTIVE V
Course code
MISY6X5Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
ELECTIVE VI
Course code
MISY6X6Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
Philosophy of Science
Course code
PHIL601Credit
3Theoretical
3Practical
0Ects
8Third Semester
THESIS
Course code
MISY600Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
SEMINAR
Course code
MISY690Credit
0Theoretical
0Practical
0Ects
Elective Courses
Students who are interested in pursuing advanced graduate studies leading to a master’s, doctoral degree or professional doctorate degree for the Fall and Spring semesters every year. Applicants can directly apply online to our graduate programs using the application portal.
TRNC Applicants- Required documents:
- Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Diploma
- Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree transcripts for each completed academic term/year.
- Documents to prove English proficiency for English language departments,
- Scanned copy of passport or identity card.
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Students who are interested in pursuing advanced graduate studies leading to a master’s, doctoral degree, or professional doctorate degree for the Fall and Spring semesters every year. Applicants can directly apply online to our graduate programs using the application portal.
International Applicants- Required documents:
- A valid Bachelor’s Degree and transcripts for each completed academic term/year.
- A valid Master’s Degree and transcripts for each completed academic term/year.
- Evidence of English Language competence: TOEFL (65 IBT) or IELTS (5.5). Students without these documents will take the CIU English proficiency exam on campus following arrival.
- Scanned copy of international passport/birth certificate
- CV
- Ph.D. research proposal
- Fully completed and signed CIU Rules and Regulations document (which can be downloaded during the online application)
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Cyprus International University provides academic scholarships for its students as an incentive for success, with most students benefiting from 50%, 75% or 100% scholarships or discounted tuition fees. Click for more information.
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Fee per course | € 650,00 |
Fee for thesis (4 Semesters) | € 2.600,00 |
Fee for seminar | € 200,00 |
Scientific Foundation per course | € 150,00 |
Annual Registration Fee | € 295,00 |
VAT Exc. |