OpenFieldPh.D. in Information Technology - Big Data & Enterprise Architecture
University of the Cumberlands - Northern Kentucky · Florence, Kentucky, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Elite executive doctoral program combining weekend residencies in Florence, KY with advanced research in distributed databases, artificial intelligence governance, and cloud virtualization.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Cumberlands Doctoral STEM Excellence Grant: $2,500/year tuition reduction
- Tuition Rate
- $9,200/year (Doctoral rate)
- Application Fee
- $50
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- 3.0+ master's GPA in computer science, information systems, or software engineering
- English Language
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 79
- Standardized Exam
- Not required
- Application Materials
- Doctoral research goal statement (1,000 words), comprehensive CV, transcripts
- Letters of Recommendation
- Two professional/academic recommendations
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of the Cumberlands - Northern Kentucky's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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