[AISWorld] Revised announcement

[Shane Tomblin]

Please note the revised application deadline in the announcement below:

The Information Systems Engineering and Management (ISEM) area of the Harrisburg University of Science and Technology would like to announce that it is accepting applications for a limited number of students in the Ph.D. program for Fall 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 created to produce innovative and creative problem solvers and researchers for academic, corporate, government, and non-profit organizations.  The next application deadline for consideration has been extended to May 1, 2021.

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 one or more of the following areas:


  *   Artificial intelligence
  *   Systems analysis and design or systems engineering
  *   Enterprise architecture and systems integration
  *   Technology leadership or management
  *   Technology platforms
The ISEM Ph.D. program is particularly interested in students who wish to pursue research in one of the following application areas:


  *   Smart/Cognitive cities
  *   Cyber-physical systems
  *   Computing platforms
  *   Systems science
  *   Knowledge engineering/artificial intelligence
  *   Industry intelligence

Students can apply by going to https://harrisburgu.edu/Apply and should be prepared to submit a packet consisting of the following:


  *   Master's transcript(s) - 3.3/4.0 minimum GPA
  *   Two letters of recommendation (at least one corporate)
  *   Statement of purpose
  *   Résumé
  *   GRE scores (65th percentile Quantitative score preferred)
  *   Evidence of research capability (e.g., Master's Thesis, conference publication, published journal article, well-written project report/proposal)
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 https://www.harrisburgu.edu/programs/phd-information-systems-engineering-and-management/ and www.harrisburgu.edu<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.harrisburgu.edu%2F&data=04%7C01%7CSTomblin%40harrisburgu.edu%7C54b30988320a4ffc6b5508d8e3348c66%7C45d5405ab095420ea3caf3395aeb3654%7C0%7C0%7C637509163198903080%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=XN3OQEmtC07fgVkH06t37mVqn4hAah8KrWgbqklvPgM%3D&reserved=0>.

The HU Doctorate Catalog can be accessed at https://hucatalog.harrisburgu.edu/preview_entity.php?catoid=9&ent_oid=163&returnto=240.  Please also feel free to schedule an informational chat with the ISEM Ph.D. Program Lead using the contact information given 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>