Doctoral Programme in Information Technology
Degree title:
Doctor of Science (Technology), Doctor of Science (Economics and Business Administration), Doctor of Philosophy
Degree program type:
Doctor's Degree
Credits:
0+ cr
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Faculty of Information Technology
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024
Description
The aim of doctoral training is to educate professionals in research, and competent and versatile experts in various fields for the needs of society. The professional expertise of a graduate develops during doctoral training as a result of conducting research, attending training events and acting as a member of the university and scientific community.
Doctoral degree in the Faculty of Information Technology includes doctoral dissertation and 40 credits (ECTS) of coursework. If a doctoral student has two previous master's degrees or a previous doctoral degree, the requirement may be decreased to 30 credits. Structure for the coursework is quite flexible. The studies are individually planned with supervisor, taking into account the coursework requirements of the specialisation option.
NOTE: Please check information on the coursework requirements at https://www.jyu.fi/en/for-students/instructions-for-doctoral-students/doctoral-studies/curricula-of-doctoral-programmes
Where to find courses: https://www.jyu.fi/en/for-students/instructions-for-doctoral-students/doctoral-studies/what-can-i-study-teaching-schedules-for-doctoral-studies
Learning outcomes
The graduate
- is familiar with the relevant scientific theories in the discipline
- is familiar with the relevant scientific methods in the discipline and is able to produce new scientific knowledge using these methods
- is able to critically evaluate scientific methods and results in the discipline
- understands the importance of ethics in science and knows how to follow these principles in his/her research and as part of the scientific community
- understands the principles of open science
- is able to act as an active member of research groups and scientific communities
- is able to communicate in international scientific community both in writing and orally
Structure
Select all (31+ cr)
Specialisation
Select 1 pcs. (31+ cr)- Detailed description
Specialisation in Information Systems (PhD)
0+ crITKTO_TJTFTSelect all (31+ cr)- Detailed description
Postgraduate Studies
40+ crTJTJATSelect all (31+ cr)Discipline specific skills
Select min. 24 crCompulsory studies NOTE: See additional information
Select min. 16 crOptional studies NOTE: See additional information
Select min. 0 cr
Transferable skills
Select min. 7 crCompulsory studies NOTE: See additional information
Select min. 7 cr- Any course unit
Optional studies NOTE: See additional information
Select min. 0 pcs. (0+ cr)- Any course unit
- Detailed description
Specialisation in Information Systems
0+ crITKTO_TJTOSSelect all (31+ cr)- Detailed description
Postgraduate Studies
40+ crTJTJATSelect all (31+ cr)Discipline specific skills
Select min. 24 crCompulsory studies NOTE: See additional information
Select min. 16 crOptional studies NOTE: See additional information
Select min. 0 cr
Transferable skills
Select min. 7 crCompulsory studies NOTE: See additional information
Select min. 7 cr- Any course unit
Optional studies NOTE: See additional information
Select min. 0 pcs. (0+ cr)- Any course unit
- Detailed description
Specialisation in Educational Technology
0+ crITKTO_KTEOSSelect all (31+ cr)- Detailed description
Postgraduate Studies
40+ crKOTJATSelect all (31+ cr)Discipline specific skills
Select min. 24 crCompulsory studies NOTE: See additional information
Select min. 14 crOptional studies NOTE: See additional information
Select min. 0 cr- Any course unit
Transferable skills
Select min. 7 crCompulsory studies NOTE: See additional information
Select min. 7 cr- Any course unit
Optional studies NOTE: See additional information
Select min. 0 cr- Any course unit
- Detailed description
Specialisation in Educational Technology
0+ crITKTO_KTTKTSelect all (31+ cr)- Detailed description
Postgraduate Studies
40+ crKOTJATSelect all (31+ cr)Discipline specific skills
Select min. 24 crCompulsory studies NOTE: See additional information
Select min. 14 crOptional studies NOTE: See additional information
Select min. 0 cr- Any course unit
Transferable skills
Select min. 7 crCompulsory studies NOTE: See additional information
Select min. 7 cr- Any course unit
Optional studies NOTE: See additional information
Select min. 0 cr- Any course unit
- Detailed description
Specialisation in Software and Communications Engineering
0+ crITKTO_OTIOSSelect all (31+ cr)- Detailed description
Postgraduate Studies
40+ crTIEJATSelect all (31+ cr)Discipline specific skills
Select min. 24 crCompulsory studies NOTE: See additional information
Select min. 4 cr- Any course unit
Optional studies NOTE: See additional information
Select min. 0 cr- Any course unit
Transferable skills
Select min. 7 crCompulsory studies NOTE: See additional information
Select min. 7 cr- Any course unit
Optional studies NOTE: See additional information
Select min. 0 cr- Any course unit
- Detailed description
Specialisation in Software and Communications Engineering
0+ crITKTO_OTTKTSelect all (31+ cr)- Detailed description
Postgraduate Studies
40+ crTIEJATSelect all (31+ cr)Discipline specific skills
Select min. 24 crCompulsory studies NOTE: See additional information
Select min. 4 cr- Any course unit
Optional studies NOTE: See additional information
Select min. 0 cr- Any course unit
Transferable skills
Select min. 7 crCompulsory studies NOTE: See additional information
Select min. 7 cr- Any course unit
Optional studies NOTE: See additional information
Select min. 0 cr- Any course unit
- Detailed description
Specialisation in Computational Science
0+ crITKTO_LASOSSelect all (31+ cr)- Detailed description
Postgraduate Studies
40+ crTIEJATSelect all (31+ cr)Discipline specific skills
Select min. 24 crCompulsory studies NOTE: See additional information
Select min. 4 cr- Any course unit
Optional studies NOTE: See additional information
Select min. 0 cr- Any course unit
Transferable skills
Select min. 7 crCompulsory studies NOTE: See additional information
Select min. 7 cr- Any course unit
Optional studies NOTE: See additional information
Select min. 0 cr- Any course unit
- Detailed description
Specialisation in Computational Science
0+ crITKTO_LATKTSelect all (31+ cr)- Detailed description
Postgraduate Studies
40+ crTIEJATSelect all (31+ cr)Discipline specific skills
Select min. 24 crCompulsory studies NOTE: See additional information
Select min. 4 cr- Any course unit
Optional studies NOTE: See additional information
Select min. 0 cr- Any course unit
Transferable skills
Select min. 7 crCompulsory studies NOTE: See additional information
Select min. 7 cr- Any course unit
Optional studies NOTE: See additional information
Select min. 0 cr- Any course unit
- Detailed description
Specialisation in Cognitive Science
0+ crITKTO_KOGOSSelect all (31+ cr)- Detailed description
Postgraduate Studies
40+ crKOGNITJATSelect all (31+ cr)Discipline specific skills
Select min. 24 crCompulsory studies NOTE: See additional information
Select min. 9 cr- Any course unit
Optional studies NOTE: See additional information
Select min. 0 cr- Any course unit
Transferable skills
Select min. 7 crCompulsory studies NOTE: See additional information
Select min. 7 cr- Any course unit
Optional studies NOTE: See additional information
Select min. 0 pcs. (0+ cr)- Any course unit