PhD in Information Science/Studies

This Information Systems doctorate at Nova Southeastern University is a research doctorate designed for working professionals. There are no residency requirements, so students can pursue it from anywhere while keeping their jobs. Research topics include how systems are designed and built, protecting data and privacy, analytics with machine learning, how users interact with technology, and the ethical and social effects of that technology. Students work with faculty on original research that contributes to the field. The program combines online coursework with activities on the Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus. It requires a longer credit load for entrants holding only a bachelor's degree than for those with a master's. Cohorts start in August, January and May, and the program carries a research-focused designation from the National Security Agency.