Overview

The NBS Information Systems (IS) PhD programme at Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), provides an exceptional training for students aspiring to advance knowledge at the intersection of technology, organisations, and society. The programme focuses on the management and organizational issues of information technology. Students in the programme gain the theoretical, analytical, and methodological expertise needed to conduct multidisciplinary research in the rapidly evolving landscape of information and communication technology (ICT) innovation.

This full-time programme is typically completed in 4 to 5 years, combining advanced coursework, doctoral seminars, and close supervision, culminating in a dissertation. Graduates achieve strong job placement outcomes across leading universities and institutions worldwide.

Why Choose NBS?

Close mentorship from internationally recognised, multidisciplinary faculty

Rich opportunities for collaborative research

Comprehensive scholarships covering tuition and living allowance

Access to world-class research centres, facilities, and resources

NTU is consistently ranked among the world’s top universities, with NBS as a premier business school recognized globally

Programme Structure

Year 1: coursework, university training requirements, summer paper
Year 2: coursework, university training requirements, summer paper, pre-qualifying exam, qualifying exam
Year 3: thesis writing, brown bag seminar presentation
Year 4: thesis writing, internal defence, thesis submission, and examination
Year 4 or 5: thesis amendments, thesis oral examination

Courses include:

Contemporary Issues in Information Systems
Econometrics
Econometrics in Information Systems
Foundational and Advanced Topics in Regression Analysis
Seminar in Information Systems Research

Students may take courses offered by other local universities in Singapore, as part of the coursework exchange programme.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

More details

The application period for admission and scholarship is from 1st Oct 2026 to 31st January 2027
Applicants for Nanyang Graduate Scholarship (NPGS) should apply from 1st Oct 2026 to 31st December 2026

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Singapore, Singapore

Disciplines

Innovation Management IT Management Information Systems View 3 other PhDs in Information Systems in Singapore

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

3.5 _(analytical)

GMAT

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Recruitment for the Academic Year 2027 is open from October 2026 to January 2027.

Bachelor’s degree certificates and transcripts, and Master’s degree certificates and transcripts (where applicable)

Documents not issued in English must be accompanied by official English translations
Two academic referees’ reports
GMAT or GRE scores (taken within the last 5 years) – mandatory for all applicant
IELTS or TOEFL scores (taken within the last 2 years) – may be waived for applicants whose Bachelor’s degree was completed in English
A research proposal
A statement of objective/personal statement
Research publications and award certificates (if any)

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

41000 SGD / year

≈ 41000 SGD / year

Additional Details

The tuition fee is approximately S$41,000 per year for International Students.

Students may apply for NTU PhD scholarships, which are available to all applicants. The scholarships would cover the full tuition fees and a monthly living allowance.

Email the NBS PhD Programme Office (nbs_phd_admission@ntu.edu.sg) for guidance.

Living costs

Singapore

1878 - 3880 SGD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

A range of competitive scholarships is available to support outstanding applicants. These scholarships cover the full amount of tuition fees as well as provide a monthly living allowance up to S$5,300 per month (approximately USD 4,070).

Nanyang President's Graduate Scholarship (NPGS)

NTU Research Scholarship (RSS)

Provost Graduate Award (PGA)

https://www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/graduate/financialmatters/scholarships/pga

Recruitment for the Academic Year 2027 is open from October 2026 to January 2027.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Singapore

Funding

Scholarships Information

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