54
Credit Hours to Completion
March 1
Deadline to Apply
$20K
Total Program Cost Estimate

About the Program

The Doctor of Science in Information Technology (DScIT) program is designed for IT leaders to progress to senior roles, developing strategic operations for organizations worldwide. The flexible program is taught online, except for brief residencies at the beginning and end of the program.

Ideally, students will complete the program in two years, with two short sessions each semester for a total of 54 hours. The program is a cohort model (students begin and complete the program at the same time as one group) starting in the Summer semester.

The DScIT program’s interdisciplinary structure blends innovation, strategy, and technology to empower world-class organizations. An applied research project allows students to find solutions to complex information technology challenges.

To learn more about the DScIT program, please visit the School of Computing's page.

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Admission Requirements

  • Required Documents

  • Qualifications

  • Deadlines & Contacts

  • Additional Information

  1. MGA Graduate Application
  2. Official College Transcripts* from  all institutions attended.  Foreign transcripts must be submitted to an international credential evaluation service for a course-by-course evaluation to include GPA. 
  3. 2 Letters of Recommendation from professional individuals familiar with the student's academic and technical abilities.   Must be signed on an official letterhead.
  4. Professional Résumé indicating leadership and supervisory experience as well as all previous studies.
  5. Statement of Goals reflecting how this degree is going to help in the advancement of career goals. Include a paragraph about your research interests.
  6. Documentation of Lawful Presence, for Residents of Georgia

  *If you have a college transcript from MGA, you do not have to pay for or send your transcript to Admissions.

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Courses

Some of the required courses for this program includes:

  • ITEC 7110 Research for Decision Making
  • ITEC 7120 Statistical analysis for decision-making
  • ITEC 7130 Advanced research analysis for decision-making
  • ITEC 7140 Qualitative Analysis for Decision Making
  • ITEC 7150 Research Design Proposal
  • ITEC 8900 Doctoral research project
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Graduate Student Resources

"This University had exactly the program I sought in order to build on the master’s degree I obtained years ago. Plus, it is a state school and this program is conducted online, which helps with my work schedule."

-Shane Archibald, Class of 2024