A program that focuses on the study of knowledge management in government agencies and corporations for the purpose of supporting stated organizational goals and objectives, and prepares individuals to function as information resource managers. Includes instruction in information technology, principles of computer and information systems, management information systems, applicable policy and regulations, and operations and personnel management.
A student with a previous master’s degree must earn a minimum of 60 semester hours of graduate credit beyond the master’s degree in organized course work, independent study and the dissertation. Additional courses above the 60 hours also may be stipulated as needed, such as the research tool and subject tool requirement. Courses counted toward the doctorate must be numbered 5000 or above (except INFO 5000 , INFO 5080 , INFO 5200 or INFO 5600 ) and must be chosen with the approval of a faculty academic advisor.
A student with no previous master’s degree must earn a minimum of 72 semester hours of graduate course work in organized course work, independent study and the dissertation. Additional courses above the 72 hours also may be stipulated as needed. Courses counted toward the doctorate must be numbered 5000 or above and must be chosen with the approval of a faculty academic advisor. The student formally concludes course work by passing the qualifying examination before fully engaging in dissertation research.
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