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Our PhD program offers a collaborative environment where doctoral students benefit from personalized supervision and ongoing support throughout their program. Students in the information technology specialization are trained to publish the results of their research in the world's leading information systems management journals, including: European Journal of Information Systems Information Systems Journal Information Systems Research Journal of Management Information Systems Journal of Strategic Information Systems Journal of the Association for Information Systems Management Information Systems Quarterly MIT Sloan Management Review Information & Management Decision Support Systems Information & Organization Journal of Information Technology The professors involved in this program are themselves high-level researchers. Their publications in the aforementioned journals led HEC Montréal to rank 2nd in Canada and 28th worldwide in the My Vision Research 2018-2021 ranking. For detailed information on our doctoral program, please consult the following link: https://www.hec.ca/en/programs/phd/phd-information-technology/index.html

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Program overview

The PhD in Information and Systems Engineering gives you the skills necessary to lead independent and collaborative research for universities, governments and companies, addressing current and future challenges in information and systems engineering. Students have access to state-of-the-art laboratories, established research centres and laboratories in a department that promotes interdisciplinary research and development of information technologies in software and systems engineering.

Program structure

Degree requirements, degree requirements.

Please see the Engineering Courses page for course descriptions.

Information and Systems Engineering PhD (90 credits)

Admission requirements

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Admission on a full-time basis

• Master’s degree or equivalent with high standing in engineering or computer science, or in a cognate discipline.
• Holders of a bachelor’s degree will, in general, be considered for admission to a master’s program only. After completion of a minimum of one term of full-time study in the Master's degree, they may, upon application, be recommended by the Department and approved by the GCS Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies for admission to a PhD program.

Admission on a part-time basis

• Master’s degree with high standing in engineering, computer science or a cognate discipline.

Proficiency in English

Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions .

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July 1 (Canadian resident) March 1 (International)

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Priority will be given to complete applications submitted by the deadline. In some cases, programs may continue to accept applications as long as there is space available.

International students: Considering the waiting period involved in meeting the entry requirements to Canada and Quebec , we strongly encourage international applicants to apply early and submit supporting documents prior to the deadline.

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Funding packages are generally available for students in thesis-based programs. They come in the form of awards, teaching and research assistantships are offered at the time of admission to most students to allow them to focus on their research and studies. Research and thesis-based students are automatically considered for all entrance graduate awards when they apply to Concordia, provided they meet eligibility criteria. No separate application is required.

The Quebec and Canadian governments offer a number of competitive graduate scholarships. We encourage you to apply for these awards at the same time you are preparing your application.

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PhD in Information Studies

The PhD in Information Studies provides an opportunity for exceptional candidates to study interdisciplinary research topics at the doctoral level.

The program aims to ensure that its graduates will be able to develop knowledge and critical awareness of relevant theories, principles and methods in information studies and to acquire the expertise to conduct and promote scholarly research in the context of information studies.

The PhD program:

• prepares graduates for research, teaching, and senior administrative positions in Quebec, Canada, and internationally
• contributes to the development of knowledge and to teaching/learning in information studies
• builds national and international visibility of information studies from a research perspective

Students develop expertise in the broad research area of human-information interaction and the core research areas human-computer interaction, information behaviour & services, and information & knowledge management, while also developing an awareness of the research areas' interconnections.

Students begin with a set of common core courses and proceed to specialization through advanced course work and dissertation topics focused on areas of expertise supported by research interests of faculty members. View the School's Research page for more information on faculty research areas, facilities, and publications. For research areas of current PhD students, visit the PhD Students page. For completed theses, visit the PhD Theses page.

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Canadian and international guest speakers present  research seminars  throughout the year. The series offers a valuable opportunity for PhD students to learn about current research topics and developments in the field of library and information studies.

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View our current PhD students here . Information for current students can be found on the Student Resources pages, where you'll find information on student groups, financial awards and aid, specialized library services, services for new students, and more.

Further information, including links to general university information and regulations, may be found on the McGill eCalendar PhD in Information Studies page.

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The PhD in Intelligent Systems and Data Science (ISDS) is a thesis-based program that targets the need for highly qualified scientists to tackle challenges in artificial intelligence & machine learning, integrated smart systems, modern software systems, statistical/mathematical modelling & analytics, and big data infrastructure.   

The program is offered jointly by the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics .   

Graduates will proceed to research and/or teaching careers in academia, industry, government, and the community.  

Our Ph.D. in Intelligent Systems and Data Science is unique in many ways:

• The degree title and focus areas are distinct throughout Ontario and Canada.
• This interdisciplinary degree directly acknowledges the fundamental and intrinsic relationship between computer science, mathematics, and statistics.
• The degree strives to foster a cohesive interdisciplinary program and community of students.
• The qualifying examination requires students to write a research grant application. This experience will give students unique training in grant preparation.
• The program allows students to gain experience in developing and applying advanced AI algorithms, complex software systems, data analytics tools, and statistical models.

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• Thesis – 12 terms (4 years)

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Applications submitted after the deadline may be looked at on a first-come, first-served basis. International applicants interested in applying after the posted application deadline should contact the program for details on availability.

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An active and collegial 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 electronic commerce, economics of information systems, systems analysis, intelligent systems, strategic and organizational issues, and planning for MIS. Their methods include laboratory experiments, field studies, survey methods, econometrics, conceptual modelling, and computational simulation. This rich portfolio of topics and research methods allows substantial flexibility for our PhD students in selecting a research topic. 

For specific program requirements, please refer to the departmental program website

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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. 

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The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies establishes the minimum admission requirements common to all applicants, usually a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC). The graduate program that you are applying to may have additional requirements. Please review the specific requirements for applicants with credentials from institutions in:

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Each program may set higher academic minimum requirements. Please review the program website carefully to understand the program requirements. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission as it is a competitive process.

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Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application. Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of your application.

Minimum requirements for the two most common English language proficiency tests to apply to this program are listed below:

TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet-based

Overall score requirement : 100

IELTS: International English Language Testing System

Overall score requirement : 7.0

Other Test Scores

Some programs require additional test scores such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Test (GMAT). The requirements for this program are:

The GRE or a comparable test is required. Please check the program website.

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September 2025 intake, application open date, canadian applicants, international applicants, deadline explanations.

Deadline to submit online application. No changes can be made to the application after submission.

Deadline to upload scans of official transcripts through the applicant portal in support of a submitted application. Information for accessing the applicant portal will be provided after submitting an online application for admission.

Deadline for the referees identified in the application for admission to submit references. See Letters of Reference for more information.

3) Prepare Application

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A minimum of three references are required for application to graduate programs at UBC. References should be requested from individuals who are prepared to provide a report on your academic ability and qualifications.

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Permanent Residents of Canada must provide a clear photocopy of both sides of the Permanent Resident card.

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All applicants must complete an online application form and pay the application fee to be considered for admission to UBC.

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Financial Support

Applicants to UBC have access to a variety of funding options, including merit-based (i.e. based on your academic performance) and need-based (i.e. based on your financial situation) opportunities.

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We provide a financial package that includes tuition plus $30,000 per year for the first five years of the PhD Program.

Average Funding

• 2 students received Teaching Assistantships. Average TA funding based on 2 students was $4,335.
• 4 students received Research Assistantships. Average RA funding based on 4 students was $25,426.
• 5 students received internal awards. Average internal award funding based on 5 students was $16,505.

Scholarships & awards (merit-based funding)

All applicants are encouraged to review the awards listing to identify potential opportunities to fund their graduate education. The database lists merit-based scholarships and awards and allows for filtering by various criteria, such as domestic vs. international or degree level.

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Many professors are able to provide Research Assistantships (GRA) from their research grants to support full-time graduate students studying under their supervision. The duties constitute part of the student's graduate degree requirements. A Graduate Research Assistantship is considered a form of fellowship for a period of graduate study and is therefore not covered by a collective agreement. Stipends vary widely, and are dependent on the field of study and the type of research grant from which the assistantship is being funded.

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Graduate programs may have Teaching Assistantships available for registered full-time graduate students. Full teaching assistantships involve 12 hours work per week in preparation, lecturing, or laboratory instruction although many graduate programs offer partial TA appointments at less than 12 hours per week. Teaching assistantship rates are set by collective bargaining between the University and the Teaching Assistants' Union .

Graduate Academic Assistantships (GAA)

Academic Assistantships are employment opportunities to perform work that is relevant to the university or to an individual faculty member, but not to support the student’s graduate research and thesis. Wages are considered regular earnings and when paid monthly, include vacation pay.

Financial aid (need-based funding)

Canadian and US applicants may qualify for governmental loans to finance their studies. Please review eligibility and types of loans .

All students may be able to access private sector or bank loans.

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Many foreign governments provide support to their citizens in pursuing education abroad. International applicants should check the various governmental resources in their home country, such as the Department of Education, for available scholarships.

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The possibility to pursue work to supplement income may depend on the demands the program has on students. It should be carefully weighed if work leads to prolonged program durations or whether work placements can be meaningfully embedded into a program.

International students enrolled as full-time students with a valid study permit can work on campus for unlimited hours and work off-campus for no more than 20 hours a week.

A good starting point to explore student jobs is the UBC Work Learn program or a Co-Op placement .

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Students with taxable income in Canada may be able to claim federal or provincial tax credits.

Canadian residents with RRSP accounts may be able to use the Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) which allows students to withdraw amounts from their registered retirement savings plan (RRSPs) to finance full-time training or education for themselves or their partner.

Please review Filing taxes in Canada on the student services website for more information.

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Career Outcomes

102 students graduated between 2005 and 2013. Of these, career information was obtained for 100 alumni (based on research conducted between Feb-May 2016):

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Our graduates have academic positions in Canada, the USA, Asia, and Europe. Students in our program work closely with faculty and other students in a stimulating intellectual environment to create outstanding research. 

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Enrolment, Duration & Other Stats

These statistics show data for the Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration in Management Information Systems (PhD). Data are separated for each degree program combination. You may view data for other degree options in the respective program profile.

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This list shows faculty members with full supervisory privileges who are affiliated with this program. It is not a comprehensive list of all potential supervisors as faculty from other programs or faculty members without full supervisory privileges can request approvals to supervise graduate students in this program.

• Cavusoglu, Hasan (IT investment, information security, value of information technology, online product differentiation, information system security, Economics & sustainability, Management Information Systems)
• Cenfetelli, Ronald Timothy (Human computer interaction, E-Business, IT-mediated customer service, Negative aspects of technology, Structural equation modeling, Survey research techniques, Multi-level modeling)
• Chamberlain, Sandra (Accounting and the economics of, Valuation of publicly traded firms using accounting information, Accounting and contracting, Earnings quality, Accounting for Financial Institutions)
• Chawla, Muskan
• D Adduzio, Jenna (Voluntary and mandatory disclosures; Regulatory and standard setting issues; Disclosure materiality)
• Lee, Gene (Economics and business administration; Management information systems; Applied Machine Learning; Business Analytics; Computer Science and Statistics; Cybersecurity; Information Systems; Mobile Ecosystem; Social Media Analysis; Text Mining)
• Li, J. Frank
• Lo, Kin (financial reports; financial disclosures; financial statements; accounting; stock options; executive compensation; auditing; stock valuation; securities regulation; tax planning; tax policy, Empirical research in financial accounting and reporting, Investigating the motives and effects of voluntary disclosures, The effects of alternative regulated reporting regimes, Refinement of accounting research methodology, Examining the role of accounting in equity valuation)
• Lundholm, Russell (Financial statement analysis )
• Nan, Ning (Economics and business administration; Management information systems; blockchain governance; complex adaptive systems; digital business; evolvable information systems; Information Systems; Management; online community)
• Vijayaraghavan, Rajesh (Accounting and risk management in financial institutions, Disclosure, Corporate governance and performance measurement, Corporate Finance, Applications of machine learning)
• Yeung, Ira (Voluntary Disclosure; Information Quality; Financial Institutions)
• Zhang, Jenny Li (Accounting; Economics and business administration; Management information systems; Finance and Accounting; Financial reporting, corporate disclosure, restatements, pension)
• Zheng, Xin (SEC Enforcement, Securities Litigation, Auditing, Fraud, Regulation, Financial Reporting)
• Zhou, Mi (Management information systems; Economics of Digitization; Digital Media Products; Digital Marketing; Omnichannel Customer Behavior)

Doctoral Citations

Sample Thesis Submissions

• Three essays on AI strategies and innovation

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Management Information Systems covers information on systems analysis, databases, telecommunications, electronic commerce, economics of information systems, intelligent systems, strategic and organizational issues, and planning for MIS.

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Computer Science (Doctoral program)

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Faculty Science

Degree Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Delivery method Hybrid online/in-class

Location Ontario Tech University, North Oshawa

Start dates September, January or May

Length Approximately 48 months, based on full-time study

Program load Full-time

Program format Courses with PhD thesis

The goal of the  PhD  program is to produce a new breed of computer science graduates that have a broad background in information technology along with project management and people skills. Graduates of this program will not only have strong technical expertise in their particular  field,  but will also have the ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams and be able to tackle problems that require both technical and non-technical solutions.

The program differs from most existing computer science programs as it concentrates on both applied research and the development of professional skills. The intention is that most of the graduates from this program will build careers in industrial research and software development. The program also prepares graduates for careers in academia, but it is expected that most of the graduates from this program will select careers in industry. The program focuses on the skills required for successful careers in industry, reflecting the university's goals to be market-oriented and to provide high-quality professional education.

The  PhD  program gives students the opportunity to work in teams, develop leadership skills, and master oral and written communication skills.

• Digital Media Use of computer technology in the implementation of various forms of media including audio, graphics, computer animation, visual analytics, computer games and computer vision.
• Information Science Distribution and management of information including database systems, machine learning, services computing, intelligent systems and health informatics.
• Networks and IT Security Design, implementation and management of computer networks, as well as security issues such as cryptography, malware analysis and secure communications.
• Software Design Process of designing and implementing software systems, including software engineering, distributed computing, programming languages and software architecture. 
• Admission requirements
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• How to apply
• Completion of a master's level degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology or software engineering from a Canadian university, or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• A minimum B+ average (GPA: 3.3 on a 4.3 scale or 77 to 79 per cent).

Required supporting documents:

Please see the  checklist of required documents  for a list of supporting documentation that must be submitted with your application.

Additional requirements:

Admission depends on the availability of a research supervisor. It is recommended that applicants contact a potential supervisor before formally applying. 

In their statement of academic intent, applicants should include the type(s) of course(s) they feel they are suitable to teach as teaching assistants.

Required test scores for English language proficiency:

See  English language proficiency  for the minimum required test scores for this program.

Please see   application deadlines   for specific dates. Note that the application deadlines listed are for both the online application and all supporting documentation.

Applications for admission to all graduate studies programs are submitted online. There are five steps you must go through to complete the application process. See   application process and requirements   for step-by-step instructions.

Many of our graduate programs are extremely competitive; the number of qualified applicants normally exceeds the number of seats available for each intake. Satisfaction of minimum entry requirements does not ensure admission.

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Research areas

• Artificial intelligence
• Computer graphics
• Computer vision
• Data science
• Distributed computing
• Health informatics
• Information visualization
• Network design
• Network security
• Serious games
• Software engineering
• Ubiquitous computing
• Virtual reality

Learn more about the research areas within this program and find research experts by visiting the faculty’s website and the university's Expert Centre .

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Internal awards and funding.

Applicants to research-based graduate programs who are studying full-time are automatically considered for some types of funding at the time of admission.

Types of funding that do not require an application:

• Entrance scholarships
• Minimum funding packages
• Teaching assistantships, research assistantships and graduate research assistantships

For more details on the above funding opportunities, see   graduate student awards and funding .

Please note:   Part-time students are not eligible for the above funding opportunities.

External awards and funding

Graduate program applicants are encouraged to apply for   external awards   to help finance their education. The application process differs for each competition, so review the information carefully to determine where and when you must apply.   Please note:   The majority of these awards are for domestic or permanent residents only.

Tuition fees for graduate programs are charged on a flat-fee or fee-per-credit basis and vary by program and student status.

For current, specific fees and details on flat-fee versus fee-per-credit programs, please see   tuition and fees .

Contact the program:

Faculty of Science 905.721.3050 [email protected]

Contact the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies:

905.721.8668 ext. 6209 [email protected]

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Information Systems (IS) research examines digital technologies and their impacts. While digital technology is central to the phenomena studied, research in the IS field explores diverse topics, including behavioural, organizational and societal issues as they interact with digital technology. The IS field is multi-disciplinary in nature and draws on theories and methods both unique to IS research and from other related fields in both business (e.g., strategy, organizational theory, organizational behaviour) and foundational disciplines (e.g., philosophy, psychology, sociology, economics, computer science, and statistics).

The doctoral program in IS provides rigorous and comprehensive training and preparation for future scholars. Our graduates complete necessary course work, research and teaching training and may engage in grant proposal writing and publishing of their work so that they can begin their academic career with the tools and foundation necessary to succeed. Three of our PhD graduates have received the prestigious ICIS Dissertation Award – the highest award given to recent PhD graduates.

IS PhD students take courses in Research Methods, Statistics, and IS Special Fields. The IS Special Fields courses encompass core topics (including IS foundational theories and research methods, design, adoption, implementation of technology, decision making processes, organizational and industry impacts), latest research themes in the IS field, along with other diverse topics reflecting various sub-fields of IS research. Students also have elective choices (offered by other area groups in the school such as Strategy or Organizational Behaviour, and/or other graduate faculties in the university such as Sociology, Computer Science or Statistics). Other aspects of the program are tailored to fit the student's own research, teaching and professional interests.

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• Design, development, implementation, use and value creation of digital technologies
• Behavioural, managerial, organizational, and societal issues as they interact with digital technologies
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The Information Systems (IS) group examines diverse managerial and behavioural research questions. We have particular strengths and specialization in qualitative, ethnographic and grounded theory methodologies while also pursuing and publishing research involving quantitative methods such as surveys, experiments and econometric models. The IS group welcomes applications from qualified candidates interested in different topics, including, but not limited to:

• Digital transformation, strategy and alignment, platforms, IT-enabled organizational change, digital entrepreneurship, IT leadership
• Global IT management, sourcing, buyer-supplier relationship, international strategy, emerging markets
• Digital capability development, virtual teams, open source communities, design thinking and innovation
• Social dynamics of technology, social change, social interactions
• Focused topics and industry focus, including healthcare information systems, competitive advantage of neurodiversity

The following are examples of some specific projects of IS faculty members.

Professor Robert Austin ’s research examines topics including the following.

• Managing businesses characterized by extreme uncertainty (e.g., video games, movies, fashion items)
• Talent management in digital organizations
• Using digital technologies to enhance creative and innovative capabilities
• Designer-driven innovation in creative industries

Professor Isam Faik ’s research examines topics including the following.

• Digital platforms and organizational transformation
• Digital technologies and societal change
• Effect of digital transformation on marginalized communities
• Online social movements
• Virtual teams and online communities

Professor Nicole Haggerty ’s research crosses many subfields of IS including issues in IS development (learning and agile); project management (charters, adaptive PM practices) and implementation (configurations of routine/technologies) to achieve value. This research is focussed in healthcare, principally hospital settings with some work in long term care settings. Professor Haggerty is interested in working with new students in projects that would be related. She is currently working with a group of doctoral students (with 2 recently completed 2021) in the domain of health information systems exploring several inter-related issues:

• Microdynamics of IT-enabled Change in Hospitals (SSHRC 2020, $107,266) (qualitative, longitudinal field study)
• Involves 4 inter-related projects with PhD students and post-docs to study Learning from Implementation; Optimizing Workflows post Clinical documentation; Developing Effective Clinical Documentation Education and Training for Clinicians; Path to Value Creation from Digital Transformation in Hospitals (action research, qualitative, quantitative)
• Systems Design and Operational Integrity in Long Term Care (SSHRC, 2021, $51,156)
• Health Information Systems for Surveillance of Infectious Diseases: An Evaluation Model (international research in Nigeria and Liberia)

Professor Ting Li ’s research looks into the intersection of digital technologies and entrepreneurship. Method-wise, Ting has adopted a variety of data collection and analysis approaches such as survey-based experiments, case studies, content analysis, and fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA). Her current research covers the following topics:

• Relevant digital capabilities for new venture creation and development
• Platform-based business incubation models
• Innovation co-creation between startups and business incubators
• Resource orchestration in the entrepreneurial ecosystem

Professor Derrick Neufeld is open to working with select doctoral students with interests related to individual and organizational impacts of technology mediation. Currently, Professor Neufeld us pursuing research to answer the following kinds of questions:

• How does online eye contact influence trust prediction? (Experimental)
• Does leadership occur in ‘leaderless’ open source teams? (Qualitative)
• How do “digital artifacts” support virtual team coordination? (Field)
• What is motivating cybercriminal behaviour? (Theory)

Professor Yasser Rahrovani ’s research examines topics including the following:

• Digital drifting (vs. alignment)

Professor Ning Su ’s research examines topics including the following:

• Design for grand societal challenges
• Culture, cognition, diversity, and technology
• Global value-chain sourcing policies and strategies
• Digital innovation, including 3D printing, cloud, AI, AR, VR, data science

PhD Graduates

The doctoral program in Information Systems is designed for candidates interested in pursuing academic careers at top academic institutions worldwide.

Dr. Mayur P. Joshi

Assistant Professor, Financial Technologies (FinTech) and Information Systems at Alliance Manchester Business School, The University of Manchester, UK

PhD Dissertation:   Organizing for- and in- the Digital Age: A Case of the Indian Banking Industry

For striving and thriving in the digital age, while firms are rushing to digitally transform their organizing practices as well as offerings, scholars are tasked with revisiting the assumptions of extant theories to unpack the phenomenon of organizing for- and in- the digital age. This thesis focuses on distinct facets of this phenomenon. In particular, I examine the firm strategies and work practices of practitioners in Indian banking and financial organizations... Read more about this thesis

Dr. Liliana Lopez Jimenez

Assistant Professor, Universidad Externado de Colombia

Small Businesses Encounters with Information Technology

This dissertation advances the concept of IT encountering, defined as the process whereby individuals pay attention, interpret and respond to cues suggesting changes to IT, in ways that appear sensible to them, and it studies IT encountering in the context of small businesses. I review the literatures on organizational IT adoption and IT selection, and conclude that these literatures have relied on assumptions which leave unattended important aspects of the process leading to choice: the adoption literature presupposes the saliency and significance of a focal technology to a decision maker, and the IT selection literature generally assumes that suitable IT alternatives are known to the individual making choices.... Read more about this thesis

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Professor Su is an expert on design and sourcing strategies, and qualitative research methods. His work explores the interaction between technologies and organizations, markets, societies, and policies in the digital age, based on in-depth field studies in diverse sectors, including financial services, professional services, public services, art and design, healthcare, technology, and manufacturing, across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific. His research is published in top journals such as MIS Quarterly, Information Systems Research, and MIT Sloan Management Review.  

Professor Su is the recipient of the “40 Most Outstanding Business School Professors Under 40” by Poets&Quants, MIT Sloan Management Review annual top-10 articles recognition, the inaugural Early Career Award of the Association for Information Systems, and Best Article Awards from the Decision Sciences Institute and IBM Global Research. Professor Su has taught in Denmark, Finland, Italy, China, NYU Stern, and Cornell University, and has advised a portfolio of multinational firms, startups, and public and not-for-profit organizations. 

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“One of the reasons I chose the University of Ottawa is for its multidisciplinary or multi-university thesis committees available to students in their first year of doctoral studies.”

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The University of Ottawa has many scholarships or financial support options available to you. As a doctoral candidate, there is also the option to earn money while gaining valuable experience through teaching and research assistantships.

“Supervising doctoral students is a privilege: it allows for the discovery of new research challenges and for the development of sustainable relationships.”

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Government of Canada announces support for over 6,900 top-tier researchers, projects and infrastructure across the country

From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

News release

Canada’s outstanding researchers and institutions are at the forefront of science and innovation, playing a crucial role in shaping a stronger, healthier, and more resilient country. We also know that supporting our students means empowering them to solve the world’s biggest challenges and making sure every generation gets a fair chance to reach their full potential. That is why the federal government continues to invest in the research community, spurring tomorrow’s groundbreaking discoveries and enhancing quality of life for all Canadians.

Funding will support the next generation of scientific talent and enhance research excellence

September 13, 2024 – Sherbrooke, Quebec

Today, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced support for over 6,900 researchers and research projects across Canada. Over $502.3 million in funding has been awarded to researchers, students and institutions, which underscores the government’s efforts to support Canada’s research community. Minister Bibeau was accompanied by Élisabeth Brière, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and to the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, and Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke.

As part of Budget 2024, the federal government unveiled a package of measures worth over $4.6 billion to strengthen Canadian research and innovation, including $825 million over five years to increase support for master’s and doctoral students and post-doctoral fellows, as well as $1.8 billion over five years to the federal granting councils to increase core research grant funding and support Canadian researchers. The funding announced today reflects the federal government’s ongoing commitment to empowering researchers and innovators. Distributed through a range of grants, scholarships, fellowships and other programs, it provides researchers, students and institutions with cutting-edge tools and resources to advance knowledge and drive discovery. By fostering a diverse and inclusive research community, this investment strengthens Canada’s global leadership in tackling today’s most pressing challenges, while preparing the next generation of experts to shape a brighter and more equitable future.

The funding is distributed across the country through:

• 2023–2024 scholarships and fellowships – awarding $264.2 million to 5,554 scholarship and fellowship recipients through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)
• the College and Community Innovation program – awarding $29.05 million to 58 research projects and programs through the Mobilize grants and the College and Community Social Innovation Fund grants
• the John R. Evans Leaders Fund – awarding $86 million to 316 projects at 47 institutions
• SSHRC Insight Grants – awarding $86.3 million to 503 established scholars
• SSHRC Insight Development Grants – awarding $36.8 million to 509 emerging and established scholars

“Today, we celebrate the remarkable researchers, students and institutions set to benefit from this vital funding. The Government of Canada will continue to empower them by providing the resources and opportunities to advance their groundbreaking work. By investing in their growth and development, we are reinforcing Canada’s leadership in global research and innovation and paving the way for a more prosperous and sustainable future for everyone.” – The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry

“Better support for the next generation of researchers and more modern science and research infrastructure is key to supporting the secure and thriving economy of tomorrow. By supporting researchers at all levels and promoting diversity, we are reinforcing Canada’s leadership in tackling challenges and improving quality of life for all.” – The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue

“The Université de Sherbrooke is an important knowledge and research hub and a source of pride for our region. It has generated a number of major discoveries and innovations that now help improve our community’s quality of life. I am proud that our government recognizes the importance of our researchers and students by supporting them financially and giving them the opportunity to go even further.” – Élisabeth Brière, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and to the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, and Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke

“The federal research funding agencies and the Canada Foundation for Innovation are proud to stand by the brilliant minds that have cemented Canada’s reputation as a global leader in research. Today’s announcement further demonstrates Canada’s unwavering commitment toward its thriving research ecosystem. Through scholarships and fellowships for the next generation of scientists and engineers, research grants for excellence in social sciences and humanities, and funding to ensure researchers at colleges and universities have access to cutting-edge facilities and tools, these investments will support the pursuit of ideas and innovations that will offer social, economic and environmental benefits for Canadians.” – Professor Alejandro Adem, President of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada and Chair of the Canada Research Coordinating Committee

Quick facts

Since 2016, the federal government has invested over $22 billion in science and research initiatives, including infrastructure, emerging talent and other science and technology support measures.

In addition, Budget 2024 is providing $825 million over five years, and $199.8 million per year ongoing, to increase support for master’s and doctoral students and post-doctoral fellows, as well as $1.8 billion over five years, and $748.3 million per year ongoing, to the federal granting councils to increase core research grant funding and support Canadian researchers.

Budget 2024 also includes investments in modern, high-quality research facilities and infrastructure to help solve real-world problems, create economic opportunities, and attract and train the next generation of scientific talent.

The scholarships and fellowships programs are administered by Canada’s three federal research granting agencies: the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). Among these programs are:

• the Canada Graduate Scholarships master’s program , which helps develop research skills and assists in the training of highly qualified students who demonstrate a high standard of achievement in undergraduate and early graduate studies
• the Canada Graduate Scholarships doctoral program , which promotes continued excellence in Canadian research by rewarding and retaining high-calibre doctoral students at Canadian institutions
• other agency-specific scholarship and fellowship programs supporting doctoral and postdoctoral research trainees

SSHRC Insight Grants and Insight Development Grants build knowledge and understanding about people, societies and the world by supporting research excellence in the social sciences and humanities.

The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) invests in research infrastructure at Canadian universities, colleges, research hospitals and non-profit research institutions, equipping researchers with the tools they need to be global leaders. The CFI’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund helps institutions recruit and retain outstanding researchers by supporting the infrastructure they need to conduct leading-edge research and grow their expertise.

The College and Community Innovation program , administered by NSERC, in collaboration with SSHRC and CIHR, provides funding for applied research at Canadian colleges, CEGEPs and polytechnics. This funding strengthens research links and collaborations between Canadian colleges and partners from the private, public and not-for-profit sectors, with a common goal of creating economic, social, health and environmental benefits for Canada.

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• Strengthening Canadian research and innovation | Prime Minister of Canada (pm.gc.ca)
• CFI John R. Evans Leaders Fund
• College and Community Innovation program
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• SSHRC Insight Grants
• SSHRC Insight Development Grants

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