Programme Overview

The PhD in Information Communication Technology program provides learners with deep scholarly knowledge and advance theoretical perspective on ICT issues. The program is designed to prepare learners for leadership, teaching, and consulting in the IT discipline. This program affords professionals the opportunity to design a doctoral program to meet their specific interests and career goals in ICT. Choose dissertation topics or area of study in information security or network architecture and design, or focus on IT within a specific industry, while also developing advanced research and scholarly writing capabilities. Learners are expected to choose electives that provide a coherent foundation for research in one or more areas of information technology. Successfully completing the General Information Technology specialization prepares learners to lead, consult, or teach in the field of ICT.

As you enroll on the PhD programme, you will begin work on your dissertation immediately. The curriculum begins with programs of research to help you determine your topic and incorporates credit-bearing dissertation research seminars with assistance blended into coursework. Expert faculty and advisors provide the right assistance at the right time, when you need it. Each facet of your education builds on the others to take you seamlessly through your program and to your goal of a PhD. Hence, throughout the program, you will build a professional portfolio that demonstrates your doctoral competencies to current and future employers

Programme Learning Outcomes

 

Upon completion of the programme, graduates should be able to

  1. Develop methodological, analytical and professional skills in  scholarly  research
  2. Acquire a wide scope of theoretical understanding of the topical areas in ICT
  3. Develop wider reasoning and analysis in their ICT discipline  
  4. Conduct independent original research
  5. Evaluate, Analyze and conduct relevant ICT related research to solve real life problems.
  6. Formulate and execute effective solutions to complex, real world problems common to practice on ICT

PhD CURRICULUM STRUCTURE

CORE COURSES

Course Code

Course Name

Total Credit

 

PhCC101

Developing Academic Writing Process

 

4

PhCC103

Research Methods- Qualitative Research

 

4

PhCC102

Research methods - Quantitative Research

 

4

PhCC104

PhD Dissertation Research Seminar Track 1

 

4

PhCC105

PhD Dissertation Research Seminar Track 2

 

4

PhCC106

PhD Dissertation Research Seminar Track 3

 

4

PhCC108

Comprehensive Examination

 

4

PhCC00

Dissertation Writing

 

36

PhCC100

Viva Defence

 

4

 

Total Credit

 

68

 

Specialization Courses

Course Code

Course Description

 

Total Credits

PhIT

Theories and practices of Information Communication and Technology System

 

4

PhIT

Systems Analysis and Design

4

 

 Total credits

8

 

 


Systems Analysis and Design

Course Description

This course examines and applies the principles of information systems analysis. It surveys project management, feasibility and analysis, systems requirement definition and resource allocation. It utilizes a structured systems development methodology that spans the entirety of the information system lifecycle, which starts with the conception of the need for a specific information system and ends with the implementation of that system. The course utilizes a case study approach in which students initiate the analysis and logical design of a limited-scope information system. The course's overall objective is that the students should acquire an overview of principles, methods and techniques of systems development, and gather experience from a development project in which a specific development method is used.

 

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students should be able to:

  • Explain the principles, methods and techniques of systems development
  • Elaborate on the application areas for different types of methods
  • Explain the problems relating to systems development
  • Describe the differences between turn-key systems and systems developed by the organization
  • Describe the various stages of a phased systems analysis method
  • Explain, from a system theoretical viewpoint, how systems development is perceived
  • Discuss principles, methods and techniques for systems development with persons without specialized knowledge in this


Theories and practices of Information Communication and Technology System

Course Description

This course studies the impacts of information and communication technology (ICT) on individuals and society.  It examines current issues related to the flow of information in society, including the impact of technology and the development of the information economy. The role of the information profession within the context of information society issues is also explored. The course emphasizes critical inquiry and critical thinking as it examine the theories and models surrounding ICT.

 

Learning outcomes

  • Apply the theories in writing their dissertation
  • Critique the theories so as to develop new theories
  • Apply the theories and models in problem-solving skills that allow them to meet information needs throughout their lifetimes.
  • Examine how information and knowledge function in society
  • Analyze the various methods of finding, accessing, evaluating, and using different information sources in an effective and ethical manner.