Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

The Doctor of Philosophy programmes provide you with the opportunity to progress from a Masters or equivalent qualification in the areas computing, information technology, multimedia, software engineering, mobile computing, business, management, economics and law. UCTI is offering Doctor of Philosophy programmes in Computing & Business.

Programme Aims

To provide local and international prospects who are interested with in-depth and advanced knowledge in one specialized field so that they are able to achieve higher level of effectiveness as a professional practitioner.
To nurture doctorates who are caring and sensitive to their environment; and who are capable of using their creativity, analytical thinking, critical analysis, and problem-solving skills in any given tasks and situations.
To produce high qualified researchers/practitioners, towards the common aim of supporting high quality research activities in the fields of computing and business.
To produce holistic scholars with wisdom and visionary thoughts in enabling change that impacts the economy, social and environment.

Why Our UCTI PhD By Research Programme?

You will be assigned to a group of highly qualified supervisors.
Wide range of latest research areas in the fields of computing and business administration areas.
We have our regular research workshops, colloquium and seminars facilitated by local and international academicians and professionals.
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Minimum admission requirements

Master Degree preferably with experience in the related field accepted by the university’s graduate admission committee.
Equivalent level of studies from a recognized tertiary institution may also be considered for admission.
Prospective students with research proficiency and able to show publications in referred journals, conference abstracts will have an added advantage.
Sound English Language skills are required and the necessary level of competency of English is defined as one of the following: TOEFL score of 575 / IELTS 6.5 / Equivalent score of any of the above obtained at undergraduate level at a recognized university

Programme structure

Fields of Research

Doctor of Philosophy (Computing)

Subject to the expertise within the School of Computing, Engineering and Technology, the areas of research include, but are not limited to the following:

Software Engineering
Mobile Computing
Computer Security and Forensics
Intelligent Systems

Computer Networks
Information Retrieval
Multimedia Systems
Database Systems

Doctor of Philosophy (Business)

Subject to the expertise within the School of Computing, Engineering and Technology, the areas of research include, but are not limited to the following:

Banking Management
Business & Management
Economics
Entrepreneurship
Hospitality Management
International Business
International Management
Islamic Banking & Finance
Islamic Insurance
Knowledge Management
Micro Credits

Project Management
Public Management
Risk Management
Security Management
Small Business & New Venture Management
Strategic Human Resource Management
Supply Chain Management
Technology Management
Tourism Management
Education Management

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