Syracuse University School of Information Studies Doctorate of Professional Studies in Information Management 343 Hinds Hall Syracuse, NY 13244 US   Phone: 1-315-443-2911 Fax: 1-315-443-6886   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Doctoral Doctorate of Professional Studies in Information Management (executive doctorate) On Campus Online   The Doctorate of Professional Studies in Information Management is a part-time, distance learning executive degree program for working professionals who are interested in the applied aspects of the information field. The 51-credit hour professional doctorate serves mid-career professionals who are already employed. Our diverse curriculum will prepare them for advanced placement opportunities in executive and senior information management positions in the public, private, defense, academic, and non-profit sectors. Whether the goal is advancement within an organization, or a shift in specialization within the information professions, a doctoral degree can open a world of new possibilities for a thriving career in a rapidly changing profession. The program is designed for highly motivated, mid-career professionals in the public, private, and non-profit sectors who want to participate in a high-quality, part-time executive doctoral program. Applicants should desire a solid foundation for advanced levels of information-related research and management practice. * Online, hybrid, and brief residency course formats provide flexibility for part-time students. * Applied focus--The program enriches your understanding of information's role in the knowledge economy and teaches you how to apply this expertise to enhance effectiveness of information-based organizations. * Concentrations and fields of research can focus on any of the school’s disciplines, including technology planning, digital libraries, electronic commerce, telecommunications policy, global networking, cybersecurity, human-computer interaction, government information policy, knowledge management, among others. * Unique to this program, students complete a one-year thesis, which can result in the creation of a publication quality thesis can lead to recognition in your field through the production of a book, white papers, and other publications.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees All applicants to graduate programs at Syracuse University must provide official documentation of having earned at least a U.S. bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent from another country, by the time they enroll at Syracuse. Some programs require a master’s degree. International applicants must have graduated from colleges or universities that are recognized by the national educational authorities of their home countries.  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Applicants who are citizens of the following English speaking countries are not required to submit TOEFL scores: Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Trinidad & Tobago, and the United Kingdom. International applicants who would need Syracuse University to issue them an I-20 form for a student visa must show sufficient funding for at least the first year of graduate study. Acceptable evidence of adequate funding for privately sponsored applicants is certified current bank statements on official bank letterhead signed by an authorized bank official that indicates sufficient funds exist to meet at least first year expenses.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience At least five years of experience in an information-related profession as demonstrated by application information, letters of recommendation, and the personal interview  Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 3217  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 2057  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $940  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $28200  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable