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Information Systems Technology Degree Review - Doctorate Degree Information

Published Nov 21, 2006

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An Information Systems Technology Doctorate Degree concentrates on the development and maintenance of information systems. Students who earn a doctorate in Information Systems Technology can pursue careers in complex jobs relating to software engineering and database administration such as computer systems analyst, computer scientist, or information systems scientist.

An Information Systems Technology Doctorate Degree Overview

Summary of the Degree

An Information Systems Technology Doctorate Degree Program fosters students' understanding of managing informational systems. It involves the development of advance theory put to practical use with operational models that include statistical supposition and intelligent retrieval. Some of the more general courses mandatory in an Information Systems Technology Doctorate Degree Program include:

  • Information Systems Approach
  • Qualitative Research Applications
  • Advanced Data Technology
  • Basics of Information Science Research
  • Corporate Information Management
  • Information Systems Policy
  • Information Technology
  • Database Management
  • Decision Support Systems
  • Statistical Configuration for Research Methods

Career Fields

According to the U.S. Department of Labor (www.bls.gov), computer scientists and database administrators should look forward to positive job prospects. Employment will grow substantially for all occupations as organizations continue to mature with sophisticated technologies. Internet service providers, web search portals, data processing, hosting and other related service firms are all potential employers.

Occupational Outlook

A CertMag (www.certmag.com) salary survey reported that qualified Informational Systems Technology experts receive 25 percent more in salary than do their peers who do not hold PhDs. The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook (www.bls.gov/oco) reinforces the CertMag report by confirming that graduates with a doctoral degree average an annual salary of $93,050.

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