Doctor of Information Technology

What is this course about?

CSU's Doctor of Information Technology is a unique course offering flexibility and industry relevance.

CSU's Doctor of Information Technology is a unique Doctorate that is applied, flexible and industry supported.

  • Applied: During your doctoral studies you will be developing a series of IT industry White Papers and the subject of your final thesis will be a real world issue or innovation that delivers tangible benefits to the Information Technology industry

  • Flexible: The Doctorate incorporates the Graduate Certificate in Computing Research, and the Master of Computing Research. This structure gives you the opportunity to take a break from your Doctorate at fixed points in your study or to exit the Doctorate while still obtaining a qualification

  • Industry supported: Your supervision team will include an industry based adjunct supervisor who is an expert in the area you are researching.

The Doctor of Information Technology offers the research opportunity to extend knowledge of the discipline of Information and Communication Technology and develops the attributes required to successfully identify, investigate and resolve problems and opportunities in today's IT industry.

The objectives of the Doctor of Information Technology are to:

  • extend the candidates' knowledge of the discipline of information and communication technology and closely related fields
  • develop the attributes required of the candidate to successfully identify, investigate and resolve opportunities and problems confronting these fields
  • guide the candidate in a program of research into a current problem confronting information and communication technology, and in the presentation of the findings of the research in a thesis
  • provide graduates with a competitive advantage in achieving high-level success in their profession.

Flexible offering

As with all CSU's courses, the Doctor of Information Technology is designed and delivered with study flexibility in mind. Students will complete the coursework component in part-time mode, and then be able to choose from full-time and part-time study options for the thesis component, to fit in with work and lifestyle commitments.

This course is available by distance education only and is offered in Session 1 and Session 2, commencing in February and July each year.

Further information and eligibility

Complete the questionnaire here to receive further information and feedback on whether you have the qualifications and / or experience required to be accepted into this course.

Campus

Multi campus

Duration

The minimum full-time duration for this course is six sessions.

Graduation requirements

To graduate a candidate must complete a minimum of 192 points, consisting of ITC711, ITC712, ITC713 and ITC714 with a credit or higher average and the submission of a thesis assessed as acceptable in accordance with the University's regulations, after a period of enrolment specified by University regulations.

The coursework comprises one third of the course and the thesis the remaining two thirds. In order to commence the thesis component of the course, the student must obtain a Credit or higher average in the four coursework subjects.

Exit with the Graduate Certificate in Computing Research

A student will be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Computing Research with completion of two of the four coursework subjects (ITC711, ITC712, ITC713 and ITC714).

Exit with the Master of Computing Research

A student with less than Credit average in the four coursework subjects (ITC711, ITC712, ITC713 and ITC714) or those who wish to discontinue the Doctor of Information Technology will be able to exit with the Master of Computing Research.

The number of subjects and specific subject choices are described in the course structure and enrolment pattern for the course.

Course structure

 

Admission requirements

To study this course, you will need to indicate your likelihood of success through previous studies and other attainments and experience.

Cost of study

When weighing up the costs of study, consider the benefits of having the qualification you need to achieve your personal and professional goals.

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http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/information_technology_doctor

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At a glance

Study Mode

Distance education

Where

Multi campus

When

Session 1; Session 2

Level

Research higher degree

Duration

The minimum full-time duration for this course is six sessions.

International?

YES

Indicative ATAR

N/A

How to apply

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