Robinson's Ph.D. program in information systems seeks to attract the very best students, train them to become excellent researchers and teachers, and place them in top research institutions. Designed to help young scholars gain the tools and training they need to compete for faculty positions at research-oriented universities, it is recognized as one of the leading programs in the world in the field. Through a combination of faculty mentoring, hands-on research opportunities and coursework, our program grooms students to become productive scholars. The program also provides an opportunity to develop teaching skills and gain the type of classroom experience necessary to be competitive in that dimension.