Ph.D. Preparation Program

The Information Systems Department offers a specialized program as part of the MISM degree to prepare students to earn a doctorate degree after completing the master's program. This program has students take a couple of PhD-level seminars to learn about research and academic work. Students are also able to take additional graduate-level courses, in place of their normal master's electives, to prepare for earning a PhD. This program does not require additional credits. Students who have participated in this program in the past have been highly successful in placing at top PhD programs. Those who complete a PhD degree in Information Systems are able to enter fields where there is high demand. Starting salaries for graduating PhD students in Information Systems tend to be two to four times higher than starting salaries for MISM graduates.

The following are the official courses and course planning documents for the Information Systems Ph.D. preparation program:

• Application
• Curriculum
• Worksheet

The following links contain more information about our Ph.D. preparation program and general information regarding those considering a Ph.D. in the future:

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Quotes About the Ph.D. Preparation Program
• Seven Myths About Getting a Ph.D.
• Getting into a Top Ph.D. program
• Quotes About Getting a Ph.D.
• Information Systems Research Professors Supporting the Ph.D. Preparation Program
• Conferences
• BYU Resources
• Research Funding