Overview

The multidisciplinary field of informatics combines diverse perspectives of information technology and computing with business, engineering, and social, behavioral and economic sciences.

In this program at the University of South Carolina you'll use convergent research strategies and team-based science to address a variety of complex problems in health care, business, engineering and other domains.

Why Study Informatics?

In the Informatics Ph.D. program, you'll have the opportunity to study all aspects of living in a digital world, including developing an understanding of human needs by going into the field, designing new technology, putting technology to use in laboratory experiments and trial deployment, or devising theories about information technology and its role in society.

Programme Structure

Core subjects include:

Principles of Informatics
Information Privacy and Security
Systems Analysis and Design
IT Usability and Interface Design
Project Management
Database Systems
Enterprise Data Analytics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-06 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-08-20 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are accepted throughout the year for fall, spring and summer intakes.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

60 graduate credit hours beyond the baccalaureate degree or 30 beyond the master’s

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) View 52 other PhDs in Information Technology (IT) in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or international equivalent)

Required Documents

Curriculum Vitae/Resume
Official GRE or GMAT Scores (optional for admissions through Fall 2023)
Official Transcripts
Personal Statement
2 Letters of Recommendation, one must be from an academic reference

Tuition Fee

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International

29760 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14880 USD per semester during 120 months.
National

29760 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14880 USD per semester during 120 months.
In-State

13734 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6867 USD per semester during 120 months.

Living costs for Columbia

999 - 1508 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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