Doctor of Philosophy in Information Studies (Revised in 2022)

1. DEGREE NAME AND AREA OF STUDY

Full name : Doctor of Philosophy (Information Studies)
Short name : Ph.D. (Information Studies)

2. OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM
 

The Doctor of Philosophy Program in Information Studies (Revised in 2022) aims to produce leaders of change in the academic and information profession with the following qualifications:

2.1 Having profound knowledge and leadership in creating and disseminating new knowledge in holistic information science under the digital environment by integrating information, users, and information technology to apply to the relevant theories and concepts in the field of Information Studies;

2.2 Having intellectual and advanced research skills to create new knowledge in Information Studies that integrate information users and technology to produce quality research results. In addition, the graduates should have leadership skills and social influence to pass on knowledge and technology to friends, leading to innovation or new knowledge competitive advantage, affecting changes, or solving problems in the digital ecosystem, including being recognized nationally and/or internationally;

2.3 Having morals and ethics in research, good governance, and digital intelligence, the ability to adapt to technological changes, and having a consciousness to promote and drive society to create and integrate information, users, and information technology appropriately, leading to the development of society and the nation in the overview.

3. CURRICULUM

Total credit of study is 48 credits consisting of:

4. COURSES

For Type 1.1

Mandatory Courses
Type 1.1 students are required to take the dissertation course and other additional non-credit courses of this study program or the Master of Information Science program to enhance knowledgebase under the approval of the Program Administration Committee.

Dissertation

For Type 2.1

Mandatory Courses
Type 2.1 students are required to take the following mandatory courses for four credits, and may take other additional non-credit courses of this study program or the Master of Information Science program to enhance knowledgebase under the approval of the Program Committee.

Elective Courses

Type 2.1 students are required to take at least one course (8 credits) of the following elective courses or additional courses offered later.

Dissertation

Note 1: 3 (3-0-6) = 3 Credits (Theory - Practice - Self-study)
Note 2: Non-credit courses must be registered as 'AU' (Auditing)
Note 3: Dissertation course must be registered as 'SU' (Satisfied-Unstatisfied)

5. SAMPLE STUDY PLAN

6. QUALIFICATION

7. PROGRAM CHAIR