Doctoral Program

Information Systems Science

The specialization and focus sectors of research in Information Systems Science (ISS) include information systems management and management of software companies and development and use of financial information systems with special emphasis on risk management and success evaluation. Electronic commerce and the development strategies and methods of information-centric products are other important fields.

Professor Virpi Tuunainen is in charge of doctoral studies in ISS.

STUDY REQUIREMENTS


Licentiate Degree 150 ECTS
It is recommended that the student proceeds directly to the doctoral dissertation without taking the optional licentiate degree. However, doctoral students may opt for taking the licentiate degree, which consists of the general scientific studies and specialized ISS studies, and the licentiate thesis. 

Doctoral Degree 240 ECTS
The degrees of D.Sc. (Econ.) and Doctor of Philosophy consist of the general scientific studies and specialized ISS studies with the doctoral dissertation.

Structure of Doctoral Studies

Compulsory Study Requirements 30 ECTS
See Doctoral Program Study Guide, Chapter 5
37L300 Major Subject Studies in Doctoral Program 18 ECTS
37L410 Reseach Related Studies in Doctoral Program 12 ECTC
37L15000 Licentiate Thesis 90 ECTS
37T0000  Doctoral Dissertation 180 ECTS