Specializations
PhD in Management Information Systems
This specialization draws on a wide range of disciplines to examine the impact of digital technology and data on individuals, groups, organizations and society. Beyond course work, students learn how to design and conduct research studies that enhance knowledge and impact technology management practices.
Courses in this specialization are generally taught by members of Smith’s Digital Technology group.
| Year 1 | Credits |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Research Methodology (MGMT 801) | 1.5 |
| Experimental Research Method Design (MGMT 803) | 1.5 |
| Statistics I (MGMT 800) | 3 |
| Foundations of MIS I (MGMT 970) | 3 |
| Survey Research Method Design (MGMT 804) | 1.5 |
| Qualitative Research Method Design (MGMT 802) | 1.5 |
| Foundations of MIS II (MGMT 971) | 3 |
| One of: | 3 |
| Major Research Project (MGMT 989) | 3 |
| Present First Year Projects at annual Smith Grad Student Consortium |
| Year 2 | Credits |
|---|---|
| Statistics II (MGMT 900) | 3 |
| Two of: | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Teaching Workshops and Practicum (MGMT 993) | 3 |