DOCTORAL PROGRAM IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

PROGRAM CODE: 9480201

The Doctoral Program in Information Technology is designed in alignment with program-level quality accreditation standards set by the Ministry of Education and Training. It aims to develop high-level researchers and technology leaders capable of driving innovation in the digital era.

1. PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

a. Knowledge

The program equips doctoral candidates with:

• Advanced and up-to-date knowledge in Information Technology
• A strong theoretical foundation and the ability to continuously update emerging knowledge
• In-depth expertise in a specialized research area (e.g., Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Intelligent Systems, etc.)

b. Skills

Doctoral candidates will be able to:

• Identify and solve complex scientific problems
• Develop, implement, and evaluate novel models and methodologies
• Publish research findings in reputable journals and conferences
• Organize, manage, and lead research activities

c. Autonomy and Responsibility

Graduates are expected to:

• Conduct independent scientific research
• Lead research teams and contribute to technological development
• Adhere to research ethics and academic integrity
• Contribute to the advancement of science, technology, and society

2. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Upon graduation, PhD holders in Information Technology may pursue careers as:

• Lecturers or researchers at universities and research institutes
• Senior specialists in technology corporations
• R&D (Research and Development) managers
• Technology consultants for enterprises and organizations
• Leaders of technology projects or technology transfer initiatives
• Professionals in international organizations or independent evaluation bodies

3. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Eligible Applicants:

• Hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field (or a Bachelor’s degree with excellent academic performance)
• Submit a research proposal aligned with the program’s orientation
• Provide letters of recommendation from academic referees
• Meet foreign language proficiency requirements as regulated

Relevant Fields Include:

• Information Technology
• Computer Science
• Software Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Science
• Information Systems, Information Security, Applied Mathematics, etc.

Additional prerequisite courses may be required depending on the applicant’s academic background.

4. CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS

Coursework and Research Directions:

• Research Methodology in Information Technology
• Advanced Theoretical Foundations of IT
• Combinatorial Optimization
• Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Natural Language Processing
• Advanced Data Mining
• Big Data and Cloud Computing
• High-Performance Computing

Research Components:

• Three specialized research topics
• Scientific publications (journals/conferences)
• Doctoral dissertation (60 credits) – based on independent research

5. PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND DURATION

• Total Credits:
  • 90 credits (for candidates with a Master’s degree)
  • 120 credits (for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree)
• Duration:
  • 3 years (for Master’s degree holders)
  • 4 years (for Bachelor’s degree holders)

6. STUDENT BENEFITS

• Supervision by highly qualified faculty members and researchers
• Opportunities to participate in research projects and real-world applications
• Support for international publications and conference participation
• Access to a modern and research-intensive academic environment
• Opportunities for international collaboration
• Award of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Technology upon completion

7. POST-GRADUATION DEVELOPMENT PATHWAYS

• Pursuing postdoctoral research (Postdoc)
• Participating in international research programs
• Leading research groups or technology startups
• Contributing to national strategies for science and technology development

Doctoral Program in Information Technology