Doctor of Information Technology

What is this course about?

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

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.

Why study this degree?

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 supervisory team will include an industry based adjunct supervisor who is an expert in the area you are researching.

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Course structure

The course consists of coursework and thesis components

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Graduation requirements

To graduate a candidate must complete a minimum of 192 points, with a Credit grade 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 grade 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.

Exit with the Master of Computing Research

A student with less than Credit average in the four coursework subjects 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.

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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.

Career opportunities

The Doctor of Information Technology will develop extensive research and scholarly writing skills desired for middle to senior level Information and Communication Technology (ICT) professionals such as Chief Information Officers (CIOs), Chief Information Security Officers (CISO), Chief Technology Officers, Development Managers, Enterprise Architects, IT Managers, IT Strategists, IT Policy Managers and ICT Consultants.

Credit / pathways

Candidates may receive transfer credit for up to 50% of the course for prior study if they can demonstrate that such study was completed at a recognised higher education institution within the last 10 years, at the postgraduate level. To apply for credit, candidates are required to submit with their application for admission a certified transcript of results and subject outline / curriculum of those subjects.

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Admission requirements

Candidates admitted to the course will:

• hold a class 1 or class 2 division 1 Honours degree in a computing-related discipline, or a Master degree in a computing-related discipline
• normally have at least five years of full-time (or equivalent) professional experience, a significant amount of which should be at middle and / or senior management level
• meet the University's English language proficiency requirements
• normally be required to certify that they have access to an appropriate organisation to carry out their empirical research work.

These admission requirements are necessary to ensure that candidates have sufficient academic ability and professional experience to conduct research that leads to advanced, critical reflection on professional practice in information technology.

Intending applicants should contact the Sub-Dean, Graduate Studies to discuss the proposal before submitting the prescribed application form. In addition, applicants must complete a form describing their area of interest, which should accompany their application. Please phone info.csu on 1800 334 733 or make an online enquiry for the contact details of the appropriate person.

Internet access

CSU places great emphasis on services to its students. It is a leader in the provision of online services and, in particular, the use of the internet in the support of teaching, administration and communications with students.

The online environment is so integrated into all aspects of student life and the learning experience at CSU that the University now assumes that all on campus and distance education students at CSU will have ongoing access to an internet connected computer capable of communicating with CSU online systems.

Students enrolled in Information Technology subjects (i.e. with an ITC subject code) may be required to have additional hardware and/or software that is deemed essential for the completion of the learning activities in that subject.

English proficiency

Applicants will be deemed to have sufficient English proficiency if they

1. have undertaken an academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with an average score of 7.0, and with no score lower than 6.5, within the last 12 months;  or
2. undertaken a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of 577 (or computerised TOEFL score of 233), with a Test for Written English Score (where reported) of at least 5.0 or an Internet-based score of 90 with a written score of 24 within the last 12 months; or
3. undertaken other equivalent examinations, as determined by the Board of Graduate Studies;  or
4. completed a university degree where the language of assessment is in English;

The Presiding Officer of the Board of Graduate Studies may, in special circumstances, on behalf of the Board waive the above proficiency requirements after consulting the relevant Dean, Sub-Dean and nominated Supervisor.

NOTE: A Faculty may require a higher standard of proficiency than that specified above for programs deemed to be linguistically demanding.

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