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The Information Systems Ph.D. program is designed to produce scholars with a commanding knowledge of both theory and practice of Information Systems for complex applications and environments.
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Information Systems Ph.D. dissertations must make a substantial scientific contribution to their particular area of research.

The Information Systems at New Jersey Institute of Technology is a PhD program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Newark , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 4 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on May 22, 2027.
About PhD in Information Systems
The graduates of our Ph.D. program will be able to demonstrate the ability to:
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Understand fundamental knowledge of and apply research methods within a student's chosen focus of Human-Centered Computing or data intensive research.
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Critically examine research in the student's chosen research area.
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Develop research questions, design research methodologies, implement systems, interpret results and discuss implications for a research project in the student's chosen research area.
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Teach effectively in one Information Systems course.
Requirements and Admission Criteria for PhD in Information Systems at New Jersey Institute of Technology
Entry Requirements
- Completed application
- Application fee
- English proficiency score (unless undergraduate degree completed at a U.S. university)
- GRE/GMAT scores
- Portfolio (for applicants to the Hillier College of Architecture and Design)
- Letter of recommendation
- 1 for Master’s
- 3 for PhD
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 79
Tuition and Fee Information for PhD in Information Systems at New Jersey Institute of Technology
How to Apply for PhD in Information Systems at New Jersey Institute of Technology
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Completed application - NJIT accepts the Common Application for First-Year admission
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Application fee (or a College Board or other fee waiver)
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High school transcript
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SAT (use code 2513) or ACT (use code 2580) - see Test-Optional Admission Policy for Fall 2023
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Letter of recommendation
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Portfolio (for applicants who wish to attend the Hillier College of Architecture and Design) - see Admission and Portfolio Requirements

United States of America, Newark