Program Overview
The Doctor of Information Technology at Murdoch University is a three-year professional doctorate designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to lead in the IT field. The program combines coursework and research, culminating in a dissertation that contributes to IT practice. Graduates are highly employable in various industries, including commerce, healthcare, and engineering, with potential career paths as IT consultants, system architects, and research managers. The program is accredited by the Australian Computer Society and is offered on a full-time or part-time basis.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Doctor of Information Technology is a three-year professional doctorate designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to become leaders in the field of information technology. The program is intensive and focuses on both coursework and research.
Objectives:
The program aims to:
- Equip students with the skills and knowledge to address organizational concerns related to network performance and security.
Program Description:
The program consists of two phases:
- Coursework Phase: The first two semesters involve coursework covering approaches to information technology and a wide range of current industry topics.
- Research Phase: The final four semesters are dedicated to research, culminating in the writing of a research dissertation that makes a significant contribution to professional practice in Information Technology.
Outline:
Total Credit Points:
72
Required Units (51 credit points):
- ICT615: Information Technology Research Methods (3 credit points)
- ICT702: Doctor of Information Technology Thesis (12 credit points) - This unit is taken over four semesters.
Specified Electives (21 credit points):
Students can choose from a variety of electives to specialize their degree based on their interests and career goals. Some elective options include:
- ICT501: Business Analysis and Systems Development Approaches (3 credit points)
- ICT612: Human Factors in Information Technology (3 credit points)
- ICT546: Local Area Network Design and Implementation (3 credit points)
- ICT616: Data Resources Management (3 credit points)
- ICT631: Advanced IT Study Project (3 credit points)
- ICT508: Information Technology Project Management (3 credit points)
- ICT619: Artificial Intelligence (3 credit points)
- ICT622: Information Technology Strategy (3 credit points)
- ICT700: Computer Science Research Topic (3 credit points)
- ICT704: Information Systems Research Topic (3 credit points)
Teaching:
- The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, workshops, and independent research.
- Students have access to the IT Innovation Hub, a state-of-the-art facility equipped with mixed and augmented reality equipment, an operational data center, and high-performance computing capabilities.
- The program is taught by leading academics and experienced research staff who are active in generating policy and change within the industry.
Careers:
- Graduates of the Doctor of Information Technology program are highly employable in a variety of industries, including commerce, telecommunications, health, education, architecture, mining, engineering, law, and charities.
- Potential career paths include:
- IT Business and Technology Consultant
- IT System Architecture Manager
- IT Research Manager
- IT System Advisor
Other:
- The program is offered on a full-time or part-time basis.
- The program is available to both domestic and international students.
- The program is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
