Doctor of Philosophy in Information

The Doctor of Philosophy program in Information provides opportunities for advanced scholarly inquiry into theoretical aspects of information and in the empirical investigations of information in various contexts. Be equipped to take on leadership roles in information and knowledge-based environments, including academia. The doctorate program features advanced scholarly research at the intersection of information, technology, people, and communities. In private and public institutions, apply the PhD to professional practice functions such as research, systems analysis and design, and administration. The customary program length for full-time doctoral study is 4 years.
The Faculty of Information seeks bright, talented, and creative individuals who have demonstrated excellence in their academic, professional, and personal lives individuals who are natural leaders, creative and entrepreneurial, and who will make a difference. The Faculty of Information offers you countless ways to meet career goals and lifestyle demands. The choice is yours. We offer innovative degrees and cutting-edge specializations. All programs include carefully designed courses to provide you with a strong foundation in all aspects of information and knowledge management. Youll build on this core program with specialized elective courses in 18 key areas. Youll use this integrated curriculum to tailor your studies and stand apart from the competition.

Average of at least A– in an appropriate master's degree program, or equivalent. Equivalency is normally determined by the number of courses and/or credits taken. Applicants holding an MLS or other master's degree earned in two or three sessions, or by completing 5.0 to 7.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs), will normally be required to take additional courses in the MI program.

All incoming graduate students must have a good command of English. All applicants educated outside Canada whose primary language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. This requirement is a condition of admission and must be met before an offer of admission is made. The English language requirement may be satisfied using one of the following tests. Scores must be from tests taken within the last two years.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with the following minimum scores:

Paper-based TOEFL exam: 600 with 5.5 on the Test of Written English (TWE)

Internet-based TOEFL exam: 107/120 with 24/30 on the speaking section and 27/30 on the writing section.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS): a minimum required score of 7.5 overall with 7.5 on the writing section and 7.0 on the speaking section.

Certificate of Proficiency in English (COPE): a minimum required score of 95 overall with 41 on the writing component, 27 on the reading component, and 27 on the listening component.