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PhD in Business Administration, Management Science and Information Systems Department, University of Massachusetts Boston

  • 1.  PhD in Business Administration, Management Science and Information Systems Department, University of Massachusetts Boston

    Posted 10-26-2015 09:51


    Dear colleagues,

    Please see the following as the description of our recently launched Ph.D. program titled “Information Systems for Data Science”. Please help us in spreading the word and encourage your qualified students to apply.

    Thanks,

    Foad

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    PhD in Business Administration

    Information Systems for Data Science Track

    Management Science and Information Systems Department, University of Massachusetts Boston

    Data science, the study of extracting knowledge from data, encompasses statistics, data analytics, and information systems. The field is growing rapidly, creating a need for professionals who can use insights derived from big data to make effective business decisions. Data analytics has become a critical need in industries ranging from health care and financial services to marketing and government. Leveraging the strengths of the College of Management’s faculty, the University of Massachusetts Boston is offering a cutting-edge and flexible doctoral program in this field.

    The program is designed to prepare students for careers as researchers in corporate and academic settings. The first two years, students take courses in statistics and research methods; the department also offers seminars focused on information systems foundations and emerging research topics. Students then gain familiarity with faculty members’ research, giving them knowledge and skills needed to become productive researchers in their own right.

    Accepted students are eligible for PhD assistantships, which include full tuition and fee waivers along with an annual stipend of $25,000 for the first three years.

    Website: www.umb.edu/phdcmmis

    Apply to the program: www.umb.edu/admissions/grad/apply

    Application deadline is January 15, 2016.

    For more information:

    PhD in Business Administration

    617.287.7720

    phdcm@umb.edu

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    Foad Mahdavi Pajouh
    Assistant Professor
    University of Massachusetts Boston
    Boston MA
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