To be eligible for admission as a candidate for a Doctor of Information Technology, an applicant must have: a Bachelor Degree with at least a 2A Honours normally in the same discipline (AQF level 8); or a Masters Degree normally in the same discipline (AQF level 9) and satisfy the Manager with evidence of substantive and significant scholarly or professional attainments; or a Bachelor Degree normally in the same discipline (AQF level 7) and satisfy the Manager with evidence of substantive and significant scholarly or professional attainments including satisfactory research preparation equivalent of AQF level 8 or 9.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS), 6.5 Overall
6.0 Reading
6.0 Writing
6.0 Speaking
6.0 Listening
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE), N/A
Pearson Test of English (PTE), 58 Overall
58 Reading
58 Writing
58 Speaking
58 Listening
Test of English as a Foreign Language – IBT (TOEFL IBT), 90 Overall
20 Reading
20 Writing
20 Speaking
20 Listening
Occupational English Test (OET), N/A
There is a critical need for information technology professionals responsible for establishing, maintaining and developing information systems, or addressing organisational concerns with network performance and security in a wide variety of industry sectors.
The Doctor of Information Technology is an intensive three-year professional degree consisting of master level units, research and a research dissertation. The first two semesters you’ll learn through coursework covering approaches to information technology and a wide range of topics of current concern in the industry. The final four research semesters culminate with you writing a research dissertation that embodies a significant contribution to a professional practice in Information Technology.
5 reasons to study a Doctor of Information Technology at Murdoch
Make use of our brand new IT Innovation Hub for cutting-edge learning, teaching and research, the facility is fitted out with the latest mixed and augmented reality equipment, operational data centre and high performance computing capabilities.
Specialise your degree by choosing from a wide range of electives depending on your area of focus and career goals.
Learn from our leading academics and experienced research staff who are forward thinking IT professionals highly active in generating policy and change within industry.
Study on your own terms – we offer flexible study arrangements allowing you to upskill while you’re still earning so you can study full-time or part-time, internally or externally to suit your circumstances. (You’ll need to study full time if you are an international student.)
Working on real projects with experienced academic staff using latest technologies and techniques.
Develop your skills
Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:
information technology research methods
information technology project management
information technology strategy
data resources management
business analysis and systems development approaches.
CRICOS code: 039521J
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Total credit points: 72
Unit code, Unit name, Credit points
Course Core, 72 credit points
Required Units, 51 credit points
ICT615, Information Technology Research Methods, 3
ICT702, Doctor of Information Technology Thesis, 12
ICT702, Doctor of Information Technology Thesis, 12
ICT702, Doctor of Information Technology Thesis, 12
ICT702, Doctor of Information Technology Thesis, 12
Specified Electives, 21 credit points
ICT501, Business Analysis and Systems Development Approaches, 3
, OR,
ICT612, Human Factors in Information Technology, 3
, OR,
ICT546, Local Area Network Design and Implementation, 3
, OR,
ICT616, Data Resources Management, 3
, OR,
ICT631, Advanced IT Study Project, 3
, OR,
ICT508, Information Technology Project Management, 3
, OR,
ICT619, Artificial Intelligence, 3
, OR,
ICT622, Information Technology Strategy, 3
, OR,
ICT700, Computer Science Research Topic, 3
, OR,
ICT704, Information Systems Research Topic, 3
Information technology professionals are highly employable in one of the fastest growing professions in the country. Your skills in establishing, maintaining and developing information systems, or addressing organisational concerns with network performance and security will make you highly employable in a wide variety of industry sectors. Commerce, telecommunications, health, education, architecture, mining, engineering, law and charities are just some of the industries you could work in.
Careers could include:
IT Business and Technology Consultant
IT System Architecture Manager
IT Research Manager
IT System Advisor
Chief Information Officer (CIO).
Overseas Student Health Cover: 530 AUD per year
