Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology

Illinois Institute of Technology

Prepare to pursue a career in academic or industrial research with a Ph.D. in Information Technology at Illinois Institute of Technology. Become a master in several areas of information technology such as software development, cybersecurity, data science, artificial intelligence, system technologies, business development, and management. Complete the program by making a significant original contribution to research in the field of information technology. Research, design, and deliver optimal technical and policy technology solutions for the problems of business, industry, government, nonprofit organizations, and individuals. Learn the essential skills to lead, manage, and work with teams in an enterprise environment to collaboratively arrive at optimal technology solutions. Take advantage of strong industry and academic connections with faculty who are actively involved in the Association for Computing Machinery’s Special Interest Group on Information Technology Education (ACM SIGITE), ABET, and the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education. Deep connections with the United States Department of Defense, the U.S. To receive a Ph.D., coursework requirements must be met and qualifying exams, including a comprehensive exam, passed. A thesis defense is required. Graduates of this degree should be able to demonstrate mastery of one or more core areas of information technology though original research, and publish documentation of such research. Department of State, and the National Security Agency, as well as companies such as Motorola Solutions, Accenture, J. P. Morgan Chase, and Zurich, provide a variety of research opportunities.