Short Graduate Program in Information Technology (Doctoral Level)

Specialize with doctoral-level training involving structured sharing of expertise with leaders in the field of information technology.

Présentation

Bridging research and practice

Acquire or further develop advanced specialized skills applicable in organizational or research settings

Seminars providing opportunities for expert-level interaction between researchers and individuals with solid experience gained in organizational settings.

Explore current research topics in information technology (IT), fueled by the work of several faculty members.

Topics related to strategic IT management: strategic alignment, governance, procurement, project management, among others.

Option to choose, from among the elective courses, a seminar aimed at developing methodological skills leading to the creation of an IT research project.

Program characteristics

Doctoral
9 credits

Part-time

On-site

Côte-des-Neiges

Leading-edge research in this field

Faculty members associated with this doctoral specialization have published hundreds of articles in leading journals. Several hold chairs or research professorships. All of them work closely with several research groups and transfer hubs.

Research chairs

Canada Research Chair in Digital Communication and Multitasking
Canada Research Chair in Enterprise Social Media and Digital Collaboration
Chair in Strategic Management of Information Technology
Research Chair in User Experience
Research Chair in Digital Health

Research groups

Research Group in Information Systems (GReSI)
Multidisciplinary Institute for Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience (IMC²)
Tech3Lab, research laboratory specialized in user experience
ERPsim Lab

This program is made for you

You have just completed a master's degree and want to continue your specialization without enrolling in a full doctoral program.
You are already employed and would like to add an advanced specialization in information technology to your master's or MBA degree.
You are considering pursuing a PhD in information technology, but you want to experience doctoral-level courses before making a decision.
You want to broaden your expertise after earning a PhD in a related discipline (e.g., psychology, neuroscience, design, computer science, engineering).

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2 compulsory seminars (6 credits)

TECH 80721A

Special Topics in Information Technology

Subject

Technologies de l'information

Program

PhD

Location

Côte-des-Neiges

Instruction mode

On-site learning

Credits

3

This course covers advanced topics in information technology. This course is typically taught by a team of professors.

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TECH 80728A

Strategic Management of IT

Subject

Technologies de l'information

Program

PhD

Location

Côte-des-Neiges

Instruction mode

On-site learning

Credits

3

This course covers the strategic management of information technology and investigates the potential use of information technology to improve organizational competitive advantage. Students are exposed to topics such as strategic alignment of information technology, business value of IT, IT governance, IT sourcing, management of the IT function, IS project management. The articles are mainly drawn from the top IS journals such as MIS Quarterly, Information Systems Research, Management Science, and Journal of Management Information Systems. The focus is on providing an in-depth coverage of key issues related to the strategic management of IT.

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1 specialization seminar (3 credits)

You must choose 1 seminar from the following:

TECH 80722A

Information Technology Acceptance and Usage

Subject

Technologies de l'information

Program

PhD

Location

Côte-des-Neiges

Instruction mode

On-site learning

Credits

3

The notions of acceptance and usage essentially refer to how users react to the implementation of new IT and, over the years, numerous approaches and theories have been proposed to explain user's reactions and behaviors regarding new technologies. In this seminar we will cover the theoretical foundations underlying IT acceptance, its antecedents and consequences, as well as some of the alternative and integrative approaches that have recently been suggested in its study.

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TECH 80724A

Research Methods in IT

Subject

Technologies de l'information

Program

PhD

Location

Côte-des-Neiges

Instruction mode

On-site learning

Credits

3

To attain these objectives, the students will analyze research in information systems in terms of the methods currently used in the field and how well IT researchers are applying these methods. In addition, students will apply this new knowledge throughout the seminar through a variety of methodological exercises and by developing a research proposal on a subject of their choice. Students will be encouraged to share their interpretations of the assigned readings, as well as analyze and critique them constructively. They will be asked to write summary syntheses on different subjects, complete methodological exercises and make presentations to their fellow students. Finally, students will draft a research proposal on a subject of their choice.

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Or any other specialization course at the doctoral level deemed relevant and approved by the
academic advisor of the program.

Deadlines for submitting admission applications

Fall term: no later than March 1st
Winter term: no later than September 15th
Summer term: no admissions

International applicants

This program is offered part time. See our article (in French) to learn about the immigration rules.

Conditions and required documents

Admission requirements

Degree required

You must hold a master’s degree in a field related to the desired program or a degree deemed equivalent by the program administration.

Minimum GPA

You must have earned GPA of at least 3.0 out of 4.3.

If the university in which you completed the master's degree requires a higher GPA for admission to a doctoral program, this is the average to take into account.

Language requirements

Documents required for admission

You will need to provide documents as part of the admission process.

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Capacity is limited for certain programs. HEC Montréal does not guarantee that all eligible applicants will be accepted.

Estimated tuition fees

The amounts below are approximate. These amounts do not include the cost of health insurance, course materials, housing,

Each term, you will receive a bill with the exact amount you owe based on your credit load.

Residents of Quebec

You pay the Quebec rate if you are a resident of Quebec according to certain criteria, such as having a Quebec birth certificate or a Québec Selection Certificate.

Total cost of a 9-credit program: $1,700

See if you meet one of the Quebec residence criteria.