How can I apply for the PhD program in management information system (MIS) in the top business schools?
The admission process to PhD in MIS ( Information System) is same as the admission process to any other PhD Program.
Your application should reflect your ability to pursue independent research. The admission committee may look at following points ( not any particular order)
GMAT or GRE Score (May act as cut-off for 1st round review) 320+
Prior Academic Performance ( Undergraduate GPA)
Motivation to pursue research ( Academic Role - why and how)
Recommendation (Good recommendations are great!!)
You can show your research potential by showing your research interest/working with academicians/publishing research paper.
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Know about IS Research from Journals - MISQ, ISR, Management Science
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