WRITTEN INTERVIEW QUESTIONS Doctoral candidates should provide an authentic personal statement to each of the five following questions/prompts reflecting on their own personal interest. In the event that any outside resources are used, resources should be cited in APA format. Submissions should be a maximum of 500 words or 125 words per question/prompt. It is best to response to each prompt/question individually for clarity of the reviewer. Writing sample should be submitted in Microsoft Word format and include candidate’s name.
PhD IT
1. Tell us about yourself and your personal journey that has lead you to University of the Cumberlands.
2. What are your research interests in the area of information technology? How did you become interested in this area of research?
3. What is your current job/career and how will this program impact your career growth?
4. What unique qualities do you think you have that will help you in being successful in this program?
5. How can obtaining a doctorate impact your contribution to the practices of information technology? Where do you see yourself after obtaining a doctorate from UC?

Explanation:

1. I grew up in a small community and my family owned a small business which involved manual labor. Although, having little income, my Dad sought to give us the best education he could afford from his little savings. With the small family savings I went to college where I studied Information Technology, after graduating I worked for a startup firm for two years before I decided to proceed with post graduate studies and I attained my Masters in UA. I met a friend who recommended I study in University of Cumberlands, I hesitated initially but was convinced after I researched the institution.

2. I'm particularly interested in the applications of information technology in labor intensive businesses and work because of my family background.

3. I have my own startup firm that designs work communication software for companies, however I intend to broaden my knowledge through this program into Information Technology based systems using machine learning algorithm.

4. I am committed to work and study, as some have called me a curious mind because of my passion towards learning.

5. I view obtaining a doctorate as not just a personal achievement but of lasting benefits to society as I use knowledge derived to improve the work experience of society.

I am confident that after my program I would be one the renowned contributors to the applications of information technology in labor intensive businesses.