Management - Information Systems and Innovation,PhD

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London School of Economics and Political Science

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

G5ZC

Campuses

Houghton Street

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines28-Sep-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 24,400 / year

Next Intake 28-Sep-2026

Management - Information Systems and Innovation,PhD

About

Introduction

On this programme, you’ll gain the quantitative skills to contribute robust socio-technical research to the field of digital innovation, with the opportunity to specialise in your chosen area. As you progress, you’ll learn how to define problems and research questions, collect and analyse data, and apply your empirical observations to develop theoretical ideas.

You’ll begin your studies on the MPhil and move on to the PhD (subject to satisfactory progress).

LSE’s Information Systems and Innovation Faculty Research Group is one of the largest of its kind in the world. We have wide-ranging research strengths, with particular expertise in digital ecosystems, organisational technologies, security and privacy, health and financial services. During your studies, you’ll have the chance to complete a substantial piece of original research in your chosen field.

LSE is a globally renowned research university ranked sixth in the world for social sciences and management. As a student, you’ll be joining a world-class community of academics and doctoral students who contribute to pioneering research in various management disciplines.

We're also ranked second in the UK by percentage of overall four and three stars in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021).

Preliminary readings

Kenneth Laudon & Jane Laudon Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm, Global Edition Paperback 2019
Robert Galliers Mari-Klara Stein The Routledge companion to management information systems, Taylor & Francis, Abingdon, Oxon Routledge 2018
Robert D Galliers (Ed) & Wendy Currie (Ed) The Oxford Handbook of Management Information Systems: Critical Perspectives and New Directions (Oxford Handbooks) Hardcover, 2011
Boyka Simeonova (Ed) & Robert D. Galliers (Ed) Cambridge Handbook of Qualitative Digital Research 2023

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Graduate entry requirements for applicants from Saudi Arabia Taught master's programmes To be considered for admission to a taught master's programme (upper second class equivalent), we would normally require a bachelor's degree after at least four years of study with grades of 80 per cent, 3.3/4, 4.0/5, or an overall B, if awarded since 2004. If awarded prior to 2004, we require the master's with similar grades. To be considered for admission to a taught master's programme (first-class equivalent), we would normally require a bachelor's degree after at least four years of study with grades of 90 per cent, 3.75/4, 4.7/5, A or very good, if awarded since 2004. If awarded prior to 2004, we require the master's with similar grades. Research programmes (MPhil/MRes/PhD) To be considered for admission to a research programme, we would normally require a master’s degree if awarded after 2004 and expect grades of 85 per cent.

English Program Requirements

English language requirements

The English language requirement for this programme is Research. Read more about our English language requirements.

Competition for places at LSE is strong. So, even if you meet the minimum entry requirements, this does not guarantee you an offer of a place.

However, please don’t feel deterred from applying – we want to hear from all suitably qualified students. Think carefully about how you can put together the strongest possible application to help you stand out from other students.

Career

Throughout the programme, you're expected to participate in Information Systems and Innovation Faculty Research Group research workshops, enabling you to grow familiar with the process of presenting and discussing academic papers with experienced faculty, and provide opportunities for networking. Funding is also available for you to attend and present papers at academic conferences.

LSE Careers has a team dedicated to PhD students offering a wide range of resources and advice. You'll receive regular updates on career events and workshops offered by LSE Careers and the LSE’s PhD Academy. Research based employment opportunities are communicated to students in our newsletters and email updates.

All career services are available to PhD students, and for PhD alumni for up to five years after completing your PhD.

Browse LSE’s wide range of services for PhD students and research staff.

Fee Information

At LSE, your tuition fees, and eligibility for any financial support, will depend on whether you’re classified as a home or overseas student (known as your fee status). We assess your fee status based on guidelines provided by the Department for Education.

Further information about fee status classification.

Tuition Fee

GBP 24,400

Application Fee

GBP