Information Technology

IT PhD Postgraduate Program

A PhD is the highest possible academic degree a student can obtain. Students who graduate with a PhD degree should possess advanced knowledge and a high level of skills and techniques associated with their chosen subject area.

Course Name:

PhD. In Information Technology

Course Description:

According to regulation of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the duration of study is 3 years as below:

First Year:

·        The 1^st Semester comprises five modules, including one general module and four core modules relevant to the department.

·        The 2^nd Semester involves formulating the PhD thesis proposal, assigning a supervisor, and delivering a seminar presentation.

Second and Third Years: 

·        Each year comprises of two semesters (1^st and 2^nd Semester), students undertake their PhD Thesis.

The PhD program is structured with a total of 180 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits as follows:

Year

1^st Semester

(Taught Course)

2^nd Semester (Research)

1^st Year

30 ECTS Credit

30 ECTS Credit

2^nd Year

30 ECTS Credit

30 ECTS Credit

3^rd Year

30 ECTS Credit

30 ECTS Credit

Total

180 ECTS Credit

Modules

·        Applied Statistics

·        Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

·        Image Processing

·        Cloud Computing

·        Big data Analytics

·        Advanced Information and Network Security

Requirements: (who can apply):

Students with the essential qualification specified by the department and should be compatible with regulation of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

How to Apply:

·        Obtain official transcripts for transfer credit.

·        Complete the admission application.

·        Write a personal statement.

·        Success in the competitive exam.

Language Requirement:

English language skill is required (IELTS-Academic, TOEFL, PTE, Language Center Certificate).

Scientific Ability Exam Process:

·        It includes some core modules (four or five), which are specified by the college's postgraduate scientific committee.

·        A written examination typically spans a duration of approximately three hours.

·        The competition is among students who succussed in the exam.

·        Students that passed the exam are competing; based on the number of the available seats.

Thesis Submission Process:

·        Get the supervisor approval on the PhD thesis.

·        College formatting approval with college’s affiliation (before defense).

·        Submit the first copy of the PhD thesis to the graduate study office.

·        Scientific evaluation approval of doctor’s thesis.

·        Submit a paper copy the thesis examination committee.

·        Makes the corrections specified by the thesis examination committee.

·        Singed papers (after successful defense).

Course Coordinator:

Asst. Prof. Dr. Noor Ghazi M. Jameel

Contact

tci.postgraduate@spu.edu.iq