Ph.D. in Information Technology

The Ph.D. program in Information Technology at the University of Nebraska, Omaha (UNO) is a research intensive program with multidisciplinary emphases focused around the core areas of computer science, management information systems and interdisciplinary informatics. UNO is classified as a Doctoral/Research University (DRU) according to the current Carnegie Foundation classification and the emphasis of the Ph.D. in IT program is on outstanding scholarly research. The program admits exceptional students that have demonstrated a strong foundation in one or more of the core areas mentioned above along with a high potential for future academic achievement and success.

The mission of the Ph.D. program is to prepare students with the following abilities:

• Understanding of the theory and application of information technology focussed around the core areas of computer science, management information systems and interdisciplinary informatics.
• Knowledge of the analysis, design, development, and implementation of current and future information technologies;
• Competence in conducting and managing high-quality, basic and applied research;
• Solid grounding in the fundamentals of academic teaching;
• Strong foundation in multidisciplinary and emergent areas in information technology