Executive Ph.D. in Information Technology

Residency Session dates are determined by the course that you are registered for. It is very important that you make note of the class you registered for, as well as the designated residency weekend for that course as each course will only meet one weekend for the duration of the semester.

You can view your semester schedule in your self-service portal in your Student Profile. Once you log into your MyUC account, click on Academics, then click on Current Schedule. Your schedule details will indicate the date and location of your residency weekend.

You can find information on the residency site locations on our website.

Attendance to each executive residency class session is mandatory. Students may make up no more than one (1) residency session throughout the duration of their academic program. Missing a second residency will result in the student being dismissed from the university.

A missed session will result in the student attending a make-up session, and paying a $300 residency make-up fee. In addition, the student may be asked for documentation from the program department providing an explanation as to why the scheduled residency session was missed. Make-up sessions must be completed prior to the end of the term. Noncompliance with this policy will result in dismissal from the executive program.

The Department of International Graduate Services will contact you via your UC student email as registration for the next term approaches. Please remember that you are required to register for (one) main class, (one) online class, and Applied Learning Practicum each semester in order to maintain your F1 status – late registration will not be accepted and can result in the termination of your student status. 

Once you register for a class you will want to make note of the residency weekend that your class is scheduled, as that is the only session for that class that will be scheduled for the semester. You will need to be sure to plan your travel accordingly to ensure that you are in attendance for the full residency session.

Registration is done on a first-come, first-serve basis. Once a course is full, there will not be additional seats added, as we cannot exceed classroom seating capacity; therefore, it is advised that you register for classes as much in advance as possible. As a reminder, students cannot register for future semesters until their current tuition balance is paid in full.

*Please note all times are in local time zone*

Friday

Facility will open at 4:00 p.m.

Saturday

Facility will open at 7:00 a.m.

Sunday

Facility will open at 7:00 a.m.

We ask that you please take note of the above-mentioned times and schedule your travel accordingly.

*These dates have been set; however, if any changes are made, they will be made prior to registration for that semester. Not all dates are available at each residency location.

Fall 2024 (August 26th – December 13th)

• September 27 – 29
• October 4 – 6
• October 11 – 13
• October 18 – 20
• October 25 – 27
• November 1 – 3
• November 8 – 10
• November 15 – 17
• November 22 – 24 

Spring 2025 (January 6th – April 30th)

• January 31-February 2
• February 7-9
• February 14-16
• February 21-23
• February 28-March 2
• March 7-9
• March 14-16
• March 21-23
• March 28-30
• April 4-6
• April 11-13

PhD and DIT programs have more similarities than differences. Either a DIT or a PhD in Information Technology could prepare you to conduct research, teach, or help businesses achieve their IT goals. Which program is right for you? At University of the Cumberlands, you don’t have to make that choice. Our executive PhD in Information Technology program blends the best of both a DIT and PhD. Our practitioner-aimed PhD in Information Technology program blends research with reality-based problem-solving.

When you earn your PhD in Information Technology at University of the Cumberlands, you could prepare to advance your career, pursue IT leadership roles, or teach the next generation of IT professionals in an academic setting. Whether you’re interested in diving into big data, optimizing business networks, enhancing security with blockchain technology, or something else entirely, earning your doctoral degree in information technology could propel you to the next level.

In 2021, doctorate degree-holders earned about $18,205 more in annual median wages than those with a master’s degree. They also earned about $30,680 more than those with a bachelor’s degree. In short, earning your PhD in Information Technology could pay off.

You don't have to leave your current job to earn your doctorate in information technology! Coursework for the executive PhD in Information Technology program at University of the Cumberlands can be completed online and on your own schedule, provided you attend the necessary residency weekends. So, you can advance your career goals in a convenient format that fits your life.

Some areas of research or work you could pursue after earning your doctoral degree in information technology include:

• Robotics
• Programming 
• Machine learning
• Cloud computing
• Network technology
• Information system and security
• Computer science

All programs at University of the Cumberlands are offered at some of the lowest rates in the nation. For more information on how affordable the doctorate in information technology program would be for you, visit our Financial Aid page.