Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration - Management Information Systems

Faculty members in Management Information Systems (MIS) examine information technology and information systems within an organizational context. Members of our group have established research programs that span a wide range of topics­. These include:The application of new technologies including artificial intelligence, deep neural networks and social media analytics to solving business problems, as well as their adoption in businesses, project management methodologies, and industry-wide diffusion.New methods for design of software systems, technology standardization and emergence digital platforms and ecosystems.The strategic, economic and disruptive impacts of new technologies, their role in knowledge transfer and knowledge management between and within organizationsNew domains of application such as on-line education, electronic government and online health communities

Submitted evidence, usually references from qualified referees, of the applicant’s ability to undertake advanced studies in the area of interest. Proof of English Language proficiency, A Master’s degree from SFU or its equivalent from a recognized institutionA Bachelor's degree, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5/4.0, or a grade point average of at least 3.67/4.33 (A-) based on the last 60 credits of undergraduate courses. Students admitted directly from a bachelor's degree must complete at least 50% of the course work units required for the relevant program's master's program if no course work is required as part of the doctoral degree.Completion of at least 75% of the course work units required for the relevant program’s master’s program, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5.IELTS - The University minimum requirements for English proficiency is an overall band score of 7.0 of the academic (NOT general) test with a minimum of 6.5 in each section.TOEFL - The University minimum requirement for the internet-based exam is a total score of 93, with a minimum score of 20 in each category. For the paper-based TOEFL test, the University normally requires a score of 580, with TWE 5. Pearson Academic (PTE) - Overall 65 minimum 60 in all of their sections.