Syracuse University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Doctorate of Professional Studies in Information Management (executive doctorate)

Format: Campus, Online

Program Description:

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.

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.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Midsize City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999