An African PhD Program in Information Systems

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An African PhD Program in Information Systems: The Case of Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia

Solomon Negash, Richard Watson, Detmar Straub

Abstract

This case study is about the first Information Systems PhD program in Ethiopia and the region, a collaborative effort of thirteen universities around the globe. Fifteen faculty members traveled to Ethiopia to launch the program for classes, which will start in 2009. This paper depicts the program design and program development and an outline of the overall program. The authors share their personal experience in the development of this unique IS PhD program.

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Keywords: Higher Education, Tertiary Education, PhD Program, Africa, Ethiopia

Cite As: Negash, S., Watson, R. and Straub, D. (2008) An African PhD Program in Information Systems: The Case of Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia, The African Journal of Information Systems, Volume 1, Issue 1, pp. 67-76.