Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Information Systems Online Degree Information

	Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Information Systems
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Degree Title:	Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Information Systems
College:	Nova Southeastern University
Description:	The Ph.D. in Computer Information Systems from NSU's Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences is offered in the cluster format, which combines traditional and online instruction to provide professionals the opportunity to pursue graduate study while continuing to work in their current positions. The program is especially well suited to professionals in business, government, industry, or education who are involved with research, design, implementation, management, evaluation, utilization, or teaching of computer information systems. It provides technology-oriented professionals with the knowledge and ability to develop creative solutions to substantive real-world problems. Each student must complete eight core courses, two research project courses, and a dissertation. Students also have the option of pursuing this degree with a concentration in Information Security, which is recognized by the National Security Agency (NSA) based on its certification of the school’s curriculum for compliance with the requirements of NSA national training standards. Students who complete the concentration may also request a graduate certificate.

Accreditation:	Nova Southeastern University is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. (?)
Delivery Format:	Online and on-campus (?)
Educational Level:	Doctorate (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Doctoral programs require an earned master’s degree in a related field of study with a GPA of at least 3.25 from a regionally accredited institution.
On Campus Requirement:	Ph.D. students may take one of two formats: cluster or institute. Cluster students attend four on-campus extended weekend sessions per year. Institute students attend weeklong sessions on campus twice a year at the start of each term.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
Nova Southeastern University is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Address:
3301 College Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
US

Institution Type: (?)
Private, not-for-profit, Higher Education

Credit-earning Options:
Varies by program. Please contact the University for further details.

Delivery Format: (?)
Online. Some programs incorporate an on-campus component. Please see degree descriptions for details.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Doctoral/Research University—Intensive

Technical Requirements:
You need to be able to use e-mail, send attachments in e-mail, find articles and resources on the Internet, and create documents using word processing software. There is no special software you will need to download.

Geographic Restrictions:
US and Canada residents only. International students, please contact the University directly.

On-Campus Requirement:
Varies by program. See degree descriptions for details.

Loans Offered:
NSU's Office of Student Financial Aid administers federal, state, institutional, and private financial aid programs. For assistance with financial aid, students should contact the Financial Aid Office.