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Doctor of Philosophy (Information Technology)

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.

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: 

(i) A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in Computing or related fields as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR 

(ii) A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in NonComputing fields with a minimum of FIVE (5) years of working experience in Computing or related fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses as determined by the HEP; OR 

(iii) A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in NonComputing fields with less than FIVE (5) years of working experience in Computing or related fields must undergo a thorough rigorous assessment as determined by the HEP to identify the appropriate prerequisite courses that equivalent to their working experience in the Computing or related fields; OR

Remarks:

IELTS 6.0

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) 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.