Information Technology Research

The Graduate Certificate of Information Technology Research (GCITR) offers a pathway to higher-level research in information technology.

This course is for high achieving students who have completed a relevant undergraduate and coursework masters degree but do not have a research component required to be eligible to apply for a research degree.

Structure

The course is structured in two parts: Part A. Coursework and Part B. Research.

Qualifications

An undergraduate degree (equivalent to an Australian degree) and a Masters coursework degree at a recognised tertiary institution in information technology or related discipline with an overall average or at least 75% across all units.

This course is offered as a pathway to higher-level research. It can only be undertaken as part of a package with conditional entry to the Faculty of Information Technology's Doctor of Philosophy or Master of Philosophy courses.

English requirements

Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Learning outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 8 and Monash Graduate Attributes. Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

1.

demonstrate a knowledge of a range of specialised topics in information technology including historical, cultural, social, legal and ethical issues inherent in research applicable to the discipline of information technology

2.

plan, conduct and manage an independent research project

3.

evaluate and select research methodologies appropriate to information technology, and demonstrate their uses and limitations

4.

critically analyse research literature

5.

analyse, synthesise and evaluate factors in your research project

6.

document and communicate research results, and the methods used, orally and in a written report

7.

undertake independent learning and apply analytical thinking.