| The PhD Program in MIS in terms of its reputation, research record and research grants received, stands at the top of Canadian business schools and at the very top rank in the international arena. A recent assessment of research productivity showed that the UBC MIS program ranks 6th in the world among public universities, and 9th overall, in terms of publications in top MIS journals. Graduates have academic positions in Canada, the USA, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Students work closely with faculty and other students in a stimulating intellectual environment to create outstanding research.
An active group of senior and junior academics is the distinguishing feature of the MIS faculty at UBC. These researchers investigate a wide variety of topics, including systems analysis, databases, telecommunications, electronic commerce, economics of information systems, intelligent systems, strategic and organizational issues, and planning for MIS. Their methods include laboratory experiments, field studies, survey methods, econometrics, modelling, and computational simulation. This rich portfolio of topics and research methods allows substantial flexibility for PhD students in selecting a research topic. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
A Master's degree is typical but not an absolute requirement; in exceptional cases, direct admission may be permissible on the basis of a first university-level degree with first-class standing. Students admitted usually have training in one of the following: business administration, computer science, engineering, or science; those who do not have the required prerequisites in business and information technology are requested to take courses in these topics during the early stages of their program. |
| Test Scores: | - Test of English as a Foreign Language (Computer Based) [min. 250] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 100] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 600] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 7.0] or Michigan English Language Assessment Battery [min. 84]
- Graduate Record Examination or Graduate Management Admission Test
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| Application Notes : | Official copies of GMAT (preferred) and/or GRE scores are required. There are no official cut-off levels for these scores, but the average score of successful applicants is about the 95th percentile. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Letter(s) of Reference
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Research Interests
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* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.