management information systems phd program

Groundbreaking from the start. And still at the forefront.

Housed within one of the world’s most respected and highest-ranking MIS departments, our doctoral program offers students exceptional opportunities.

Research, problem-solve, learn, grow and work with our incredibly accomplished and diverse MIS faculty.

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Program Essentials

A leading program throughout its decades-long history, the Eller MIS Department offers doctoral students the opportunity to learn and work with the best. Our well-funded research program has pushed our field further time and time again, and it prepares our PhD students for thriving careers at the forefront of MIS teaching and research.

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Plan of Study

The MIS PhD program starts with a solid foundation in research methodology, then builds on this with a synthesis of state-of-the-art technologies and approaches that span multiple disciplines. Through a mix of hands-on and theoretical work, you’ll master skills and subjects valued in academia and the private sector.

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Seven Questions with Gondy Leroy Professor of Management Information Systems

"The MIS department is a top department where faculty members can focus on a wide variety of research topics. The emphasis is on doing excellent research, not work that fits a certain mold. That was very attractive to me, and also a good fit, since my work is design science research with several active projects in the healthcare domain. Multidisciplinary teams can tackle much larger and more interesting problems. So, the opportunity to come to Eller was even more interesting because it would enable me to collaborate with people in a variety of disciplines across campus."

Gondy Leroy, Professor of Management Information Systems

Admissions

Doctoral Admissions Process

Applicants will need to meet GPA standards (3.5 or higher) and show GMAT or GRE scores from within five years, as well as official transcripts and academic records. A bachelor’s degree, resume, three letters of recommendation and a completed graduate college application are required.

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Funding

Our doctoral students receive full funding through either research or teaching assistantships, which include a 10-month stipend and student medical insurance. Travel funding is available for conferences, workshops and other career-building activities.

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Application Deadline

We will be admitting our next student class to start the Fall of 2026, and recruiting for that will begin in late fall 2025.

TBA: Next Application Deadline for Fall 2026 Admission (Domestic and International)

Doctoral students are admitted only in the fall semester, and all application materials must be submitted online.

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Research

Our faculty are creating the next generation of MIS knowledge and giving students unparalleled opportunities for independent research and scholarly publication. Our doctoral students make use of their vast expertise as well as our multiple research centers and labs.

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Placement

Our doctoral students fare exceptionally well in the job market, landing placements in well-respected academic institutions such as Purdue University, University of Georgia and Penn State University and as well as global corporations like Google and Microsoft.

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MIS Faculty

Our world-renowned faculty have set and upheld a high bar in the field of MIS. Not only did they pioneer one of the first MIS programs in the world—a program ranked in the top five every year since—they’re also known around the world for their research, publications and outreach efforts.

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Small class sizes. A great faculty-to-doctoral-student ratio. Incredible research resources. A stellar track record. And you.

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