Doctor of Information Technology

Course overview 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. 3 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. 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. Your career 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) Start dates Starting period Location Face to Face Online Mixed mode In this attendance mode , teaching and learning activities are delivered both face-to-face and online, with scheduled or flexible learning times. Semester 1, 2026 Murdoch Yes Yes No Semester 2, 2026 Murdoch Yes Yes No Semester 1, 2027 Murdoch Yes Yes No Semester 2, 2027 Murdoch Yes Yes No View the dates for our teaching periods or find out more about attendance modes . Starting period Location Face to Face Online Mixed mode In this attendance mode , teaching and learning activities are delivered both face-to-face and online, with scheduled or flexible learning times. Semester 1, 2026 Murdoch Yes No No Semester 2, 2026 Murdoch Yes No No Semester 1, 2027 Murdoch Yes No No Semester 2, 2027 Murdoch Yes No No View the dates for our teaching periods or find out more about attendance modes . Become industry-ready Gain practical experience with hands-on learning, internships, and real-world projects shaped by our reach and industry partners. Esports gaming hub Get competitive in our Esports Gaming Hub, the first of its kind on a university campus in WA. Career-launching course Designed by world-class academics in close consultation with industry experts.