Ph.D. in Information Science

Position yourself for a rewarding and challenging career in research or information-related roles in business, government, education, or nonprofit organizations.

The strength of the Ph.D. program at CEHC is grounded in collaborations between the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, the School of Business, the College of Arts and Sciences, the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy, and the School of Education. Completing this doctoral program prepares you to succeed in higher-level information management, academic research, and policy-making positions in the private and public sectors.

Our mission is to make a difference by providing high-quality academic programs, blending an interdisciplinary and entrepreneurial spirit, fostering enthusiasm for learning and teaching, promoting the operational application of knowledge, and leading cutting-edge research initiatives that bring together people, technology, and knowledge to address the challenges of the 21st century.

As a member of the University at Albany’s College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security, and Cybersecurity (CEHC) family, you are given a tremendous opportunity to make your mark on the world and engage with some of the toughest questions that society face – from the global response to COVID-19, addressing the systematic inequalities and injustices in government services and beyond, to being front-and-center to the technological innovations of the future. At CEHC, you will be equipped with the necessary tools to make a difference and become future leaders in preparedness, security, and information science. The culture at CEHC will make it, so you not only have every opportunity to succeed in the classroom but in the community and world at large. I hope you are prepared to roll up your sleeves and take advantage of all that CEHC offers you.