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Why Study Information Systems?

The information systems Ph.D. program builds on an understanding of the design, development, analysis, and use of computer-based information systems and takes your research skills to the next level.

UMBC’s Ph.D. is one of the few programs that approaches information systems in a holistic sense, including the social and political elements of building and maintaining complex, large-scale systems.

UMBC’s information systems faculty lead research in AI and machine learning, data science, health informatics, human-computer interactions, and software engineering. They practice an interdisciplinary and applied approach.

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Review Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems Requirements

Ph.D.: GRE scores are optional. The IS department is multi-disciplinary with faculty of varied research interests. While the GRE is not required, it is an opportunity for you to demonstrate your capabilities. The importance of the GRE in the admissions process may vary substantially by subject area. Whether or not you submit the GREs, you are required to demonstrate analytical and writing skills as described in the second bullet in the SOP section

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Please note that application decisions can take 6-8 weeks after the program’s deadline, and depend on how many applications a department receives. You will receive an email once the department processes your decision letter. You will be able to see your decision letter by logging in to the application website. Your decision letter will be where the application checklist was. You may also check your recommendation statuses to send reminders or update contact information from the user page. If you are having trouble logging back in, you can recover your account.

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Please contact the appropriate Graduate School staff member for assistance, or contact our Main Office at gradschool@umbc.edu or 410-455-2537.

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Contact Information

Information Systems Program Contacts

Main Contact

410-455-5693
engineering@umbc.edu

Program Director - On Campus

Dr. Sreedevi Sampath
sampath@umbc.edu

Program Director - Online

Dr. James Foulds
jfoulds@umbc.edu

Program Coordinator

Shannon Carey
410-455-2650
shannoncarey@umbc.edu

UMBC Graduate School Admissions Office Contact Information

Mailing Address

UMBC Graduate School
1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250

Admissions Staff

Staff are available from Mon - Fri, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 410-455-2537

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Email Graduate Admissions at gradschool@umbc.edu.

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