Highlights
Tuition fee
15070 EUR / year
10640 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
15070 EUR / year
10640 EUR / year
Unknown
Duration
48 months
Duration
48 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Cork, Ireland
Campus location
Cork, Ireland
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

This Business Information Systems programme from University College Cork aims to enable students become proficient in research and development skills in the Information Systems field. 

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Overview

This Business Information Systems programme delivered by University College Cork is a full-time programme taken over four years (48 months) from the date of first registration for the programme.

Key Facts

  • Critically discuss both seminal and emerging Information Systems research issues and topics;
  • Critically analyse research literature in the Information Systems field in order to identify and articulate gaps in current knowledge;
  • Identify and synthesise relevant literature to effectively theorise Information Systems phenomena;
  • Select, articulate and justify methodological choices for achieving particular research objectives in the Information Systems field;
  • Conduct empirical research through the gathering and analysis of data in a fashion commensurate with the highest international academic standards of methodological rigour and transparency;
  • Effectively document and communicate the context, objectives, methodology, findings and implications of original research;
  • Make an original and significant contribution to the Information Systems research literature based on empirical research;
  • Clearly describe the academic and practical contributions and implications of their research, the limitations of their research, and appropriate directions for future research.

Programme Structure

Modules

  • Qualitative Research Methods
  • Quantitative Research Methods
  • Action Design Research
  • IS Research Practicum
  • Research Skills

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details
  • Apply at least three months in advance of your estimated start date

Language

English
Duolingo English Test
120
TOEFL® IBT
90
PTE Academic
63
OTE
140
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Cork, Ireland

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Upper Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test
120
TOEFL® IBT
90
PTE Academic
63
OTE
140
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • A candidate must have obtained a standard of at least Second Class Honours, Grade I, in an approved primary or Masters degree to gain entry to the programme.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    15070 EUR / year
    15070 EUR / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    10640 EUR / year
    10640 EUR / year

Additional Details

  • EU part-time: €5,320

Living costs

Cork

Ireland
860 - 1400 EUR / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Business Information Systems.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
22000 EUR
Deadline
15 May 2026
Cubs Phd Scholarship Opportunity in Management (Human Resources)/Economics
Merit-based

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University College Cork
Cork, Ireland
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Ukrainian Researchers Scheme

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Irish Research Council for the Humanities and Social Sciences
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Scholar
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available

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