Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration – Management Information Systems
- Fall January 10
- Pullman: Yes
- 7.5 IELTS Minimum score
- 90 MELAB Minimum score
- 62 Pearson Minimum score
- 580 TOEFL Minimum score
- 92-93 TOEFLI Minimum score
- 600 GMAT GRE may be substituted for GMAT
Degree Description:
The PhD program in Management Information Systems aims to develop scholars: individuals who produce compelling original research that is published in the best journals in the field and who share knowledge through the practice of teaching. We aspire to place our students at peer institutions throughout the US and the world.
Four learning objectives guide our program. Through your study at WSU you will:
v Develop comprehensive knowledge of theory and methods used in chosen field and related disciplines.
v Learn how to execute quality research, including the ability to plan, organize, design, construct, and execute research to assess/test research questions and/or hypotheses.
v Develop ability to effectively communicate research in writing and oral presentations.
v Become effective teachers.
MIS doctoral programs vary in their focus. Three broad pillars define the field: technical, economic and managerial. Our principal focus is the managerial pillar, with a strength in behavioral research methods.
Admission Requirements:
A minimum admissions index score of 1250 is required to be considered for admission. The index is based on the formula GPA x 200 + GMAT (and a TOEFL of 580 for ESL students). There is not a minimum GMAT score requirement. However, successful candidates typically exceed 650.
We prefer the GMAT, but we do accept the GRE test as a substitute. In either case, the exam must have been taken within 5 years of the time of application to WSU. A GMAT conversion will be applied to the GRE score submitted by applicants who take the GRE in lieu of the GMAT. The Educational Testing Service (ETS) provides a conversion chart. The converted GRE score will then be applied to the Carson College of Business admissions index score in the same manner as a standard GMAT score.
GMAT score report code 09D-TL-81 Pearson Test of English score report code: 8Z2-GT-38
Student Learning Outcomes:
All graduates will be able to:
- Develop a comprehensive knowledge of theory and methods used in their chosen field and related disciplines.
- A College of Business PhD graduate who has comprehensive knowledge of the theory and methods will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the content in their chosen field and related disciplines.
- Demonstrate an understanding of research methods applicable to their chosen field and related disciplines
- Execute quality research.
- A College of Business PhD graduate who can execute quality research will be able to plan, organize, design, construct, and execute research to assess/test research questions and/or hypotheses.
- Effectively communicate research.
- A College of Business PhD graduate who can effectively communicate will be able to write and present research.
- Be effective teachers.
- A College of Business PhD graduate who is an effective teacher will be able to deliver course content effectively.
Student Opportunities:
Conference funding is generally available for students presenting a paper if the budget allows for it.
Career Opportunities:
University Professor
Career Placements:
- Copenhagen Business School
- City University of Hong Kong
- University of Virginia
- Eastern Washington University
- Utah State University
- University of San Francisco
- Illinois State University
- Sacramento State University
- University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Faculty Members:
Carter, Michelle Suzanne, Ph.D.
Serves as: chair, co-chair, or member of graduate committee
Research Interests
IT identity, IT adoption and use, and IS management
Compeau, Deborah Ruth, Ph.D.
Research Interests
Interaction between people and information technologies (IT) in organizations, training and learning and the adoption and implementation of IT, and IT in healthcare settings.
Crossler, Robert E., Ph.D.
Serves as: chair, co-chair, or member of graduate committee
Research Interests
Information privacy and information security
Curry, Michael, Ph.D.
Serves as: member only of graduate committee
Research Interests
1. IS Security
2. Socio-Technical Individual Differences
3. Operational Success and IT Effectiveness
Joshi, K. D., Ph.D.
Serves as: chair, co-chair, or member of graduate committee
Rose, Gregory, Ph.D.
Research Interests
Currently working on research projects involving innovation theory, organizational learning, IT project management, and global issues in IT. Prior work includes HCI, e-Government, and e-Commerce. Experience with both qualitative and quantitative research
Saldanha, Terrence, Ph.D.
Research Interests
Role of Information Technology in business innovation
Business value of IT