Doctor of Philosophy - Information Systems

Language English TOEFL iBT: 100 IELTS: 7 Delivered On Campus Campus Location Singapore, Singapore Disciplines Innovation Management IT Management Information Systems Overview The Doctor of Philosophy - Information Systems programme at Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), provides an exceptional training for students aspiring to advance knowledge at the intersection of technology, organisations, and society. The programme focuses on the management and organizational issues of information technology. Students in the programme gain the theoretical, analytical, and methodological expertise needed to conduct multidisciplinary research in the rapidly evolving landscape of information and communication technology (ICT) innovation. This full-time programme is typically completed in 4 to 5 years, combining advanced coursework, doctoral seminars, and close supervision, culminating in a dissertation. Graduates achieve strong job placement outcomes across leading universities and institutions worldwide. Why Choose NBS? Close mentorship from internationally recognised, multidisciplinary faculty Rich opportunities for collaborative research Comprehensive scholarships covering tuition and living allowance Access to world-class research centres, facilities, and resources NTU is consistently ranked among the world’s top universities, with NBS as a premier business school recognized globally Programme Structure Year 1: coursework, university training requirements, summer paper Year 2: coursework, university training requirements, summer paper, pre-qualifying exam, qualifying exam Year 3: thesis writing, brown bag seminar presentation Year 4: thesis writing, internal defence, thesis submission, and examination Year 4 or 5: thesis amendments, thesis oral examination Courses include: Contemporary Issues in Information Systems Econometrics Econometrics in Information Systems Foundational and Advanced Topics in Regression Analysis Seminar in Information Systems Research Students may take courses offered by other local universities in Singapore, as part of the coursework exchange programme. Admission requirements Academic requirements GRE®: 3.5 (analytical) GMAT: Required English requirements TOEFL® iBT: 100 IELTS: 7 Other requirements General requirements Recruitment for the Academic Year 2027 is open from October 2026 to January 2027. Bachelor’s degree certificates and transcripts, and Master’s degree certificates and transcripts (where applicable) Documents not issued in English must be accompanied by official English translations Two academic referees’ reports GMAT or GRE scores (taken within the last 5 years) – mandatory for all applicant IELTS or TOEFL scores (taken within the last 2 years) – may be waived for applicants whose Bachelor’s degree was completed in English A research proposal A statement of objective/personal statement Research publications and award certificates (if any) Fees and funding Tuition Fees International tuition fees: 45,263 AUD / year (≈ 41,000 SGD / year) The tuition fee is approximately S$41,000 per year for International Students. Living costs Singapore: 2,073-4,283 AUD / month Funding Comprehensive scholarships covering tuition and living allowance are available for Doctor of Philosophy - Information Systems.