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Overview: 

The PhD programme is conducted fully by research and aims to groom you in the field of information technology. The programme prepares you for one of four likely career paths; as an academician in an institution of higher learning, a consultant in the ever-evolving IT industry, a technopreneur or researcher in industrial R&D or government-funded research institutions.

** indicates that these programmes will be offered soon

Programme Fee:  

Awarding Body: 

This programme is designed, delivered, assessed and awarded by SEGi University through the Africa Open Learning Platform. 

Endorsement & Recognition: 


This programme is recognized and endorsed by the Seychelles Qualifications Authority (SQA), established under the Seychelles Qualifications Authority Act of 2005. 

Discipline: 
Technology & Innovation
Entry Requirements: 

IELTS 6.0 is required if the applicant's prior education was not delivered in English

A Master’s Degree or equivalent AND candidates must have completed at least ONE (1) of their earlier Degrees (Master’s or Bachelor’s) in Computing or related to computing.

Programme Structure: 
Year 1
  • PG8014 Advanced Quantitative Research Methods
  • PG8024 Advanced Qualitative Research Methods
  • Research and Thesis
Year 2
  • Research and Thesis
Year 3
  • Research and Thesis
  • Viva
Career Opportunities: 

Graduates of the PhD (Information Technology) by Research have gained employment in both public and private sector organisations in a range of technology related positions such as IT Consultants, IT Managers, e-Business Consultants, Information Systems Strategic Managers, Business Development Managers, and Project Managers.