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Dakota State University
Doctor of Science in Information Systems |
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Contact Information:
Office of Graduate Studies and Research
820 N. Washington
Madison, South Dakota, 57042 USA
| Phone: | 1-605-256-5799 | | Fax: | 1-605-256-5093 |
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Program Overview
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Dakota State University (DSU) is accredited, and is ranked by the U.S. News as the #1 Midwest public comprehensive college. DSU's affordable graduate programs are available on-campus or via online/distance learning. DSU graduate programs include Information Systems (masters and doctorate), Information Assurance (masters), and Educational Technology (masters).
The Doctor of Science (DSc) in Information Systems at Dakota State University prepares individuals for careers in teaching, research, consulting, and corporate employment. The program emphasizes applied scholarship, focusing on multi-disciplinary research projects with a strong emphasis on the application of information systems. The Doctor of Science is considered by the National Science Foundation to be a research doctorate equivalent to the PhD.
The program is available online or on-campus. Specializations include: Decision Support, Knowledge and Data Management; Information Assurance and Computer Security; and Healthcare Information Systems.
The program can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis, with classes offered in three academic terms: fall, spring, and summer. Students are required to complete 63 credit hours of graduate course work, a preliminary examination, a qualifying portfolio, and 25 credit hours of dissertation.
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Admissions
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Admission to the DSc program requires a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, a minimum GPA of 3.00, and satisfactory scores on the GRE, which must have been taken within the last five years. Students who enter the program without a master's degree in information systems and without an undergraduate background in information systems will be required to complete a series of foundation courses prior to being admitted to the program. Knowledge in business fundamentals and information systems is recommended.
International students must have an undergraduate (bachelor's) degree from a fully accredited institution that is the equivalent to a four-year undergraduate degree in the U.S. Applicants whose native language is not English and who have not obtained an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited American college or university must achieve a TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based test), 213 (computer-based test), 78 (Internet-based test), 6.8 IELTS, or pass the Michigan Test of English Language. International students are also required to provide verification of financial support for at least two years.
Other factors (such as student maturity, references, or special expertise) also may be used to determine admission to the program.
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Highlights
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- U.S. News ranks DSU as the #1 Midwest public comprehensive college
- Program is available either on-campus or through distance education
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Program Facts
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| Program Founded | 2006 | | Program Start Dates | August | | Expected Length Master's | n/a | | Expected Length PhD | 3 years | | # of Faculty | 16 | | % Highest Degree in Field | 100 % | | # Endowed Chairs/Profs | n/a | | Annual Research Funding | n/a |
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Study Options
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Assistantship, distance education, part-time
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Student Profile - Masters
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| Students Applied/yr | 43 (MSIS); 23 (MSIA) | | Students Accepted/yr | 31 (MSIS); 20(MSIA) | | Students Enrolled/yr | 32 (MSIS); 5 (MSIA) | | Total Program Enrollment | 106 (MSIS); 35 (MSIA) | | # of International Students | 41 (MSIS); 1 (MSIA) |
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Student Profile - Doctorate
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| | | | Students Applied/yr | 36 | | Students Accepted/yr | 11 | | Students Enrolled/yr | 37 | | Total Program Enrollment | 37 | | # of International Students | 3 |
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Admissions at a Glance
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| Application Fee | $35 (dom); $85 (int'l) | | GRE Score | n/a |
Domestic Student Application Deadlines:
Applications for fall are due no later than May 15th
International Student Application Deadlines:
Applications for fall are due no later than May 15th
Minimum English Requirements:
TOEFL 550 (paper-based test), 213 (computer-based test),78 (Internet-based test), 6.8 IELTS; or passing score on the Michigan Test of English Language
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Annual Expenses (in US$)
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based on 27 credit hours
| In-State Student Tuition: | | | Master's | n/a | | PhD | $6,463 | | Out-of-State Student Tuition: | | | Master's | n/a | | PhD | $11,422 | | International Student Tuition: | | | Master's | n/a | | PhD | - |
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Expenses and Financial Support
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A limited number of assistantships are awarded each semester by the University and graduate departments to qualified students. Recipients of an assistantship receive a reduced tuition rate and a stipend for work performed. Students awarded assistantships are required to work part-time within the university and maintain a 3.25 GPA in order to have their assistantship renewed. To be eligible, students must be admitted into a full-time (unconditional admission) graduate program and not be employed full-time outside of the university.
International Students are required to hold an F-1 visa and a Social Security Number in order to be considered for an assistantship position.
Applications for assistantships should be submitted to the Office of Graduate Studies and Research and must be received by May 15th for the following fall semester.
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Buildings and Facilities
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DSU provides many facilities, services and a variety of activities for students who live off or on-campus. Student residences, the student center and classroom buildings all have wireless capabilities. All students are provided with Internet access and email services.
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International Students
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Each international student is provided with an academic advisor who helps build the student's plan of study. Student Services assists international students with student ID cards, housing and dining services information.
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Research Areas
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Faculty
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- Christoph, R. PhD, Clemson University
- Deokar, A. PhD, University of Arizona
- El-Gayar, O. F. PhD, University of Hawaii at Manoa
- Figg, W. PhD, Capella University
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- Graham, S. K. PhD, University of Kansas
- Halverson, T. PhD, The University of Iowa
- Krebsbach, S. PhD, North Dakota State University
- Malladi, S. PhD, University of Idaho
- Moran, M. PhD, Capella University (in progress)
- Pauli, J. PhD, North Dakota State University
- Pauli, W. PhD, Capella University
- Ronghua, S. PhD, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Streff, K. PhD, Capella University
- Sarnikar, S. PhD, University of Arizona
- Talley, D. PhD, University of Oregon
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