January 2024 University Catalog with April Addendum

PhD in Business Management, Information Technology Management

School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration

The PhD in Business Management specialization in Information Technology Management is designed for mid- and senior-level IT professionals and practicing IT executives, individuals with senior business management experience, or those with a master’s degree in a related field. The specialization focuses on emerging trends, technological influences, and multidisciplinary research to advance the theory and practice of leading IT strategic planning and management in complex environments, including diverse organizational and global cultural contexts. Learners evaluate collaborative relationships among IT and other leaders in the organization in pursuit of organizational goals; strategies for fostering an organizational culture that integrates technological innovation within the context of changing business needs; and the ethical and legal issues that influence the theory and practice of IT management. The specialization prepares learners to lead, consult, or teach in the field of IT management from an informed, strategic viewpoint, creating practical solutions to emerging real-world problems encountered as organizations compete in the global marketplace.

Core courses

BMGT8002Research Processes, Theory and Practice in Global Business

6

BMGT8006Business Principles and Practices

4

BMGT-V8925Doctoral Project Development - Topic Ideation

3

BMGT-V8926Doctoral Project Development - Topic Development

3

BMGT-V8927Doctoral Project Development - Framework Development

3

BMGT8008Ethics and Leadership in Global Environments

4

 

BMGT8012Marketing Principles and Practice

4

Or

BMGT8016Strategic Management and Practice

4

 

BMGT8019Business Dissertation Specialization Literature

4

BMGT8028Foundations of Research, Scholarly Literature, and Theory in Management

4

BMGT8055Business Special Topics: Literature Review

4

RSCH7860Survey of Research Methods

4

In addition, choose one of the following two categories.

For quantitative research

BMGT8035Tests, Measurements, and Business Research Design

4

BMGT8043Quantitative Research Techniques 2

4

RSCH7864Quantitative Design and Analysis

4

For qualitative research

BMGT8044Qualitative Research Design and Data Analysis

4

BMGT8046Qualitative Data Collection Strategies, Data Collection Guides, and Field Testing

4

RSCH7868Qualitative Design and Analysis

4

Specialization courses

BMGT8210Information Technology Leaders as Partners in Organizational Strategic Planning

4

BMGT8212Leading Information Technology Strategic Planning in Complex and Global Environments

4

BMGT8214Guiding the Implementation of Information Technology Policies and Processes

4

BMGT8216Innovating Information Technology Life Cycle Management Processes in a Changing Environment

4

Upon completion of all required coursework

GBUS9919Doctoral Comprehensive Examination

3

Learners must register for GBUS9960 a minimum of four times to fulfill their specialization requirements.

GBUS9960Dissertation Courseroom

3

One Elective Course

At least 4 quarter credits

Choose any business management (BMGT) course(s).

Total

At least 90 quarter credits

One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.

Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.