[AISWorld] Notice of application deadline extension

[Shane Tomblin]

Dear AISWorld,

Could you please distribute the following announcement?

The Information Systems Engineering and Management (ISEM) area of the Harrisburg University of Science and Technology would like to announce that it has extended its deadline for applications for a limited number of students in the Ph.D. program for Spring 2021 admission.  The program is seeking applicants that can add to the diverse backgrounds and research interests of its current students.  The Ph.D. program in ISEM was designed to produce innovative and creative problem solvers and researchers for academic, corporate, government, and non-profit organizations.  The new application deadline for consideration is August 31, 2020.

Current areas of research interest and/or activity include


  *   smart organizations and cities,
  *   applications of artificial intelligence,
  *   cyber-physical systems,
  *   computing platforms,
  *   systems science and engineering, and
  *   industry intelligence.

Ideal applicants should have a Master's degree in Information Systems Engineering, Information Systems, or a closely related field of study with prior coursework or a strong background in two or more of the following areas:


  *   Business strategy and management
  *   Information systems planning
  *   Artificial intelligence
  *   Systems/software engineering or analysis and design
  *   Enterprise architecture/infrastructure and systems integration
  *   Research and writing (leading to the production of a thesis or a scholarly publication)
Students can apply by going to https://harrisburgu.edu/Apply and should be prepared to submit a packet including, but not limited to, the following:


  *   Master's transcript(s) - 3.3/4.0 minimum GPA
  *   Two letters of recommendation (at least one corporate)
  *   Statement of purpose
  *   GRE scores (65th percentile or higher Quantitative score desired)
  *   Master's thesis or other scholarly publication (if a thesis or publication has been completed)
Harrisburg University is a STEM university offering undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees in a wide array of areas including business-related, science and technology programs and emphasizes interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts at learning and research.  Many of our students are currently employed in industry and enjoy the combined online and hybrid delivery of courses and degrees.

Harrisburg University is a growing and entrepreneurially minded university located in Pennsylvania's state capital of Harrisburg.  Further information about the program and the University is at http://www.ngecenter.org/docs/ISEM-MS-PhD-Short.pdf and www.harrisburgu.edu<http://www.harrisburgu.edu>.  Applicants are also urged to request the latest program information by contacting Dr. Tomblin at the email provided below.

Michael Shane Tomblin, PhD
Associate Professor, ISEM
Enterprise Engineering and Healthcare Informatics
Harrisburg University
326 Market St, Harrisburg, PA 17101
Office:  717-901-5100 x1628
E-mail: STomblin at harrisburgu.edu<mailto:STomblin at harrisburgu.edu>