University of Cumberland PhD Application: IT Research Interests

This essay represents a PhD application focusing on research interests within information technology, specifically in areas such as software development for the medical sector, the functioning of new technologies, and solutions to financial crises using software. The applicant's inspiration stems from experiences in healthcare settings, aiming to develop software solutions that reduce workload and improve patient care at lower costs. The choice of a Ph.D. in information technology is driven by a desire for creative exploration and problem-solving, coupled with a passion for the field and its diverse career paths. Strengths include excellent communication and writing skills, alongside a commitment to continuous learning. The applicant acknowledges organizational challenges but plans to address them through mentorship and pre-doctoral coursework. The essay envisions a future where information technology transforms traditional practices, eliminates barriers to information access, and fosters new strategies through intelligent technologies, with the applicant contributing through expertise gained from the University of Cumberland to develop innovative technological tools.

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Question 1
The areas of interest in research in this field include; better software’s that can be used in
the medical sector, the functioning of the new technologies in different sectors and solving the
financial crisis by use of the software. I was inspired to research in these areas because I have
worked in the health care settings hence have realized the problems being encountered in that
sector. Developing that software’s will solve many problems like if the technology is used the
workload to the nurses and doctors will reduce. Also, I will also find means and ways to improve
the technology in that individuals will be given care at a low price. It is important to research this
area because after developing the software’s many problems experienced in the health sectors
will be reduced (Vom Brocke, Simons, Riemer, Niehaves, Plattfaut, and Cleven, 2015).
Question 2
I selected a Ph.D. in information technology so that I can explore more by being creative.
Studying Ph.D. will enable me to develop much software and also have creativity in problem-
solving. Moreover, I need to utilize the opportunity I have in learning because I enjoy being in
the field of information technology. Furthermore, I have enjoyed my academic work, and I feel I
have much to offer as an independent researcher. Also, I have a passion for exploring more this
because this field has different career paths. University of Cumberland’s is the best known to
offer all essentials in information technology. It was the first university in the state to offer block
chain technology, meaning that it is the best (Spezi, 2016).

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Question 3
For the strengths; I believe I have excellent communicating and writing skills. This is
because I think that my field needs someone who can demonstrate his professional by putting his
or his ideas. Having this it will help me manage the load of information required for the Ph.D.
research hence producing a good work eventually. Moreover, I have the passion for learning
more and hence I believe that in the PhD programme this will help me doing research on the
fields have selected. On the other hand, am not always organized, but I will improve this by
taking advantage of the classes being provided before enrolling in postgraduate doctorate.
Moreover, to improve on this, I will seek advice from my mentors so that they can advise
accordingly (Tarhini, Arachchilage, and Abbasi, 2015).
Question 4
The field of information technology has become an essential component in the world we
are living today. This means in future all the traditional information technology will be dealt
away with. This means that barriers to access any information will be gone because of the
development of the new tools. Moreover, in future intelligence technology will be developed
hence giving opportunities for the new strategies. After obtaining a Ph.D. in the University of
Cumberland, I will take advantage of what have learned to develop my projects with my
expertise and enthusiasm. Moreover, after obtaining the Ph.D. I will make sure have used the
skills learned in the university to develop new technology tools which will be used by many in
the future generation (Schmidt and Cohen, 2015).

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References
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Tarhini, A., Arachchilage, N. A. G., & Abbasi, M. S. (2015). A critical review of theories and
models of technology adoption and acceptance in information system
research. International Journal of Technology Diffusion (IJTD), 6(4), 58-77.
Schmidt, E., & Cohen, J. (2015). The new digital age: Reshaping the future of people, nations
and business.