Programme structure

Doctoral Programme in Information Systems and Innovation

Programme Director: Professor Jannis Kallinikos

Aim of Programme:

The MPhil/PhD programme aims to produce high quality research in the social study of information and communication technologies.

Required Courses and Seminars:

All students are expected to attend the IS554 PhD Seminar Series and present at least once a year.

In addition, all first year students would normally be expected to take the following courses:

1. IS592 Foundations of Social Research in Information Systems: Paradigms and Traditions
2. IS581 Interpretations of Information
3. A half unit module from the Department of Management or another Department, subject to approval from the student's supervisor and the Research Chair. The option would normally be an advanced level postgraduate module in an area that would contribute to their understanding or approach to their thesis topic.

and three classes from the Methodology Institute
 

4. MY500 Fundamentals of Social Science Research Design
5. MY521 Qualitative Research Methods
6. MY552 Applied Regression Analysis

    

Methodological Training

The required methodological training is provided in the first year of study.

Progress Reviews and Upgrading to PhD:

During the programme students are required to pass an upgrade examination. This involves a presentation, submission of a research proposal for formal assessment by the faculty, response document to assessor feedback and finally an oral exam. This will take place early in the Lent Term of year 2 and will be attended by a panel of faculty members and an external moderator.

In addition to the upgrade presentation and exam, students are expected to pass their first year taught courses with Merit in order to progress to PhD.

More details on the upgrade process

Students are also required to take an active part in the IS554 PhD Seminar Days, the PhD Research Seminar Series and to attend the Faculty Research Seminar Series.

Targets for Progress:

Year 1 - Upgrade, pass with Merit IS592, 581, MI courses and optional module

Year 2 - Presenting at IS554, attending PhD Research Seminar Series and Faculty Research Seminar Series

Year 3 - As above, plus submission of draft chapters

Targets for Completion:

The School's policy is that PhDs should be completed within and 3-4 year timescale.

page last updated 19 January 2012

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