ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT OF
INFORMATION SYSTEMS - DOCTORAL DEGREE, PHD

The name of the Programme: Bologna Doctoral Study Programme Organization and Management of Information Systems

The title obtained by the graduate: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Duration: The study takes 3 years (6 semesters).

The Objective of the Programme

The essential objective of the Organization and Management of Information Systems Doctoral Study Programme is to educate top-experts for information systems with a broad understanding of the functioning of business environments and systems as well as the understanding and management of analytical instruments.

During their studies, the students will acquire the analytical knowledge and abilities of critical thinking. Therefore, the students must:

  • Be the problem solvers and critical thinkers,
  • Use the system concepts in understanding and identification of problems,
  • Be able to apply the traditional as well as also develop new concepts and knowledge,
  • Understand that the system is composed of people, processes, hardware, software, and data.

The students should also present solid ethical principles and have the ability for a good interpersonal communication and the ability to work in a team.

The aim of the Doctoral Study is to train the student in a way that he/she can develop, design, and implement the solutions with the help of the Information Technology so as to improve the organization’s operation. Therefore, the graduate must be able to:

  • Understand the legalities in the functioning of business and organizational systems,
  • Understand and model the organizational processes and data, define and implement technical and process solutions, lead the projects, and integrate the systems,
  • Master the techniques for the collection, conversion, transfer and storage of data and information,
  • Apply the information technology to help the individuals, groups, and organizations in achieving their goals.

Informational activity in organizational systems operates internally and externally; however, it can also encompass the fundamental activity of the organization. The perspective of personal development in the mentioned fields are excellent, as the profession covers a broad professional field and is in constant contact with new knowledge and technologies.

Subject-specific competencies

A Doctor of Philosophy from the field of Information Systems is oriented primarily to creation, research, and management of information sub-systems of different organization systems. The Programme’s contents are designed in such a way that the acquired knowledge, in addition to the theoretical foundations, is directed also to practical use at various levels of organization and management of organization from the field of information activity. Thus, a Doctor of Philosophy is equipped also with knowledge needed for research work with technologies supporting the application of information systems in various genres of Industry, Finance, Insurance, State Administration, Health Care, Education, Science, and Research.

The subject competence is an action (skill) which is developed to the extent that it enables the individuals to perform the activity in the workflow to which it relates. The subject competence entails a direct application of the specialist knowledge. The subject competences acquired by the students are the following:

  • Knowledge of more demanding methods of analysis of Information Systems operation and the capabilities to synthesise new methods of analysis,
  • Management of more demanding methods of Information Systems design,
  • Management of methods and techniques in the field of work in the research institution from the field of Information Systems,
  • Acquisition of knowledge from the fields of Information Systems, Information Technologies, Programme Engineering, and Computing,
  • Management of professional relationships – clients and internal and external developers of Information Systems,
  • Ability to plan the demanding evaluation methods of Information Systems,
  • Management of demanding methods of planning of Safety Information Systems.

The extensive theoretical basis, gained during the studies, allows a critical approach towards the problems and the ability to recognise the demands of the environment, time, and long-term effects. Due to the broad spectrum of knowledge, they are trained for the planning and development of strategic Information Systems (Management Information Systems, decision-support systems, etc.).

After the completed studies, the graduates are equipped with the tools necessary to solve the most complex scientific and practical problems, and are able to solve the problems in a broad field of work. In addition to that, the graduates also master the managerial skills needed for an effective management of the organization.