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To apply for a research degree, please make sure you fulfill the entry requirements and then complete the online research degree application form and upload your supporting documents.
You should have a good honours degree (2:1 or above) or masters degree or equivalent in the relevant subject area.
International applicants should be aware of our research degree English language requirements
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) form an essential and integral part of modern business organisations. The rapid development in ICT has made, and is still making, a profound impact on organisations, government and society.
Increasingly, businesses of all sizes have to rely on ICT to deliver their products and services, and more critically, to survive and grow. Information systems are now acknowledged as the important driver for innovation and an essential ingredient for success and growth.
The deployment of advanced ICT in business organisations is constantly creating new opportunities, as well as challenges. To maximise the potential benefits that ICT can deliver, it is imperative for ICT researchers to understand and address the critical issues associated with ICT applications.
The Group of Research in ICT Business Applications (RICTA) in the Business School provides a focal point for staff within the School. It aims to:
The underlying objective of RICTA is to help organisations and individuals to effectively implement ICT and maximise the value they can gain from the applications.
RICTA aims to undertake high quality and innovative research on ICT business applications from a multi-disciplinary perspective. The research interests of the members cover a broad range of research strands, including:
