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Units indexed by faculty Doctorate in Information TechnologyCourse code: 3320 + Course abbreviation: DIT + 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time + 2006 intake (to be confirmed) Study mode and course locationTo be confirmed Course descriptionThe DIT is a research higher degree that encompasses both coursework and doctoral-level research. The research involves the transformation of professional practice to knowledge that makes a significant contribution in the area. The objectives of the course are to:
Entry requirementsTo be eligible for admission into the DIT, applicants should have:
In addition, an applicant must normally have a minimum of two years of professional experience in any field of information technology. Advanced standingCredit will only be granted for postgraduate units and research that have not counted for the award of any other degree or diploma. Credit may be granted for 6000-level unit; in this case, the number of the elective units in the DIT may be reduced. Exemption but not credit may also be granted for completion of equivalent units in research methods and in professional issues. Distinctions must be made between qualitative and quantitative research methods. Credit for unsupervised research prior to enrolment will not be granted as credit towards the required supervised research within the course. In addition, credit will not be granted for units on the grounds that the material in the unit has been learned as a result of work experience. Candidates may transfer from the MIT (Minor Thesis) to the DIT provided they maintain a distinction average and meet all of the admission criteria, including at least two years of professional experience. In this case, successful completion of the minor thesis (24 points) may be recognised as equivalent to ‘Research project 1’ (24 points). Coursework credit provisions for MIT transfers are as outlined above. Credit must not be granted in respect of
unless the faculty board in any particular case otherwise determines. Course structureThe structure of the program incorporates research projects, advanced study units, seminars and a final dissertation. There are two components to the research program: the 24-point ‘Research project 1’ and the 72-point ‘Research project 2’. The PDIT must contain as core, 6 points of approved quantitative research method units, 6 points of approved qualitative research methods, and 12 points of approved professional issue units, at doctoral level. The DIT program consists of the following core requirements:
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