Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration - Management Information Systems

The PhD program in Management Information Systems aims to develop scholars: individuals who produce compelling original research that is published in the best journals in the field and who share knowledge through the practice of teaching. We aspire to place our students at peer institutions throughout the US and the world.

Four learning objectives guide our program. Through your study at WSU you will:

MIS doctoral programs vary in their focus. Three broad pillars define the field: technical, economic and managerial. Our principal focus is the managerial pillar, with a strength in behavioral research methods.