The Doctor of Information Technology extends knowledge of the discipline of information and communication technology and develops the attributes required to successfully identify, investigate and resolve problems confronting these fields.
Students carry out research into a current problem confronting information and communication technology, and present the findings in a thesis or portfolio.
To graduate a candidate must complete 192 points, consisting of completion at a satisfactory level of the core subjects DBA711, DBA712, DBA713, DBA714 and the submission of a thesis or portfolio 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/portfolio the other remainder. The final grade awarded is determined according to the University's regulations relating to progress, supervision and assessment for theses and other examinable research works.
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To be awarded the Doctor of Information Technology degree, the candidate must pass all subjects (64 points) and the thesis (128 points).
Part-time enrolment
Session 1
DBA711 Research Issues (16 points)
Session 2
DBA712 Research Methodology for Business (16 points)
Session 3
DBA713 Literature Review (16 points)
Session 4
DBA714 Project Method and Proposal (16 points)
Sessions 5-12
ITC715 Thesis (128 points) full-time
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ITC716 Thesis (128 points) part-time
Candidates admitted to the course will:
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 227 337 or email inquiry@csu.edu.au for the contact details of the appropriate person.
Admission to candidature is subject to approval by the Board of Graduate Studies.
The following information gives you an overview of studying by distance education.
Course materials
When studying by distance education you may receive:
Distance education students usually study two 8 point subjects per semester. More or fewer subjects may be studied in consultation with the Course Coordinator.
Teleconferencing
Telephone tutorials may also be used to supplement face-to-face contact between students and academic staff. Conference calls enable several students, either at home or at a common location, to participate in a group tutorial with academic staff.
Direct telephone contact and email
Students are encouraged to maintain direct contact with staff by telephone or email. Office telephone numbers and email addresses will be supplied and telephone answering services are available in the offices of Course Coordinators. Students will also be advised of numbers for the School's central telephone answering and facsimile machines.
Online forums
Students may participate in various forums online, enabling direct and instant contact with staff and other students.
For all inquiries about Charles Sturt University courses, please contact info.csu on:
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