Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology
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Qualification type
Doctoral Degree
Credits
360
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
0
Qualification snapshot
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Originator
Durban University of Technology
Quality assurance functionary
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Field
Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences
Subfield
Information Technology and Computer Sciences
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
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Registration start
2021-07-01
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
Official SAQA text formatted for easier reading.
Purpose and rationale
Purpose
The purpose of the Doctor of Technology (DTech) Information Technology (IT) is to produce graduates with the ability to propose or assess novel exploratory, evolutionary, or even revolutionary approaches in the existing IT field of knowledge, therefore contributing to knowledge creation, innovation, and creative solutions to unique problems in the field of information technology.
Rationale
Doctor of Technology (IT) graduates will become mature IT applied researchers meeting the needs of the IT sector. An applied research can trigger innovation, which in return can foster socio-economic development through jobs creation and employment especially in the field of information and communication technology.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Access is granted to learners capable of applying advanced research techniques/methodologies in a specialized Information Technology field.
Entry Requirements
Appropriate Masters Qualification in the field of Information Technology, Information Systems, Business Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Systems, Computer Systems Engineering or equivalent.
Replacement note
This qualification replaces
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
- Ability to apply research methodologies in a specialized field.
Critical Cross-Field Outcomes
- Use Information Technology (IT) research skills to Identify, analyze and solve problems of professional, individual and societal kinds creatively.
- Work effectively with others as a member of the team, group, organization, and community mainly in the case of IT research projects.
- Organizing and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively in keeping research projects on track.
- Collect, analyse, organize, and critically evaluate IT Research data.
- Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and or written presentation of IT Research literature, methodology and findings.
- Use science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and the health of others, being of aware of ways such as recycling, energy savings, etc, in which IT can help to protect the environment.
- Demonstrate an understanding that IT exists in a world defined as a set of related systems by recognizing that the problem solving context in IT research does not exist in isolation.
Associated assessment criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1
The qualifying learner should indicate that he/she has the specialist knowledge embedded in the subject matter through
- Effective communication in specific Information Technology problem solving situations.
- Writing a thesis demonstrating the effective application of appropriate research methodology.
- The analysis, design and evaluation of any original industrial project in the field of Information Technology, proving the student's ability to do original and innovative Information Technology research.
- Research papers should be presented at local, national and or international conferences and articles to be submitted for publication to accredited journals.
Integrated Assessment
The qualifying learner should provide evidence of his/her ability to
- Communicate effectively in specific Information Technology problem solving situations.
- Analyse, design and evaluate any original industrial project in the field of Information Technology, proving the student's ability to do original and innovative Information Technology research.
- Write a thesis demonstrating the effective application of an appropriate research methodology.
- Present research papers at local, national and or international conferences.
- Publish articles in accredited journals.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Possible Horizontal Articulation
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Systems, Business Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Systems, Computer Systems Engineering or equivalent.
International comparability
South Africa is trying to build a more stable economy using internal resources therefore it is important to develop the pool of Information Technology (IT) expertise. Comparable to some of the leaders in the global economy, clearly the United States of America (USA) is currently the leader in this area including computer science, information systems, software engineering and information technology. The latter field is understood often as subsuming important practical and theoretical aspects of the other disciplines. This is accompanied by a leading economic role.
The practices reported by Sodan and Angela (2003) are directly reflected in the Doctor of Technology in IT (DTech: IT) qualification in the sense that research funding mainly comes from public funding but with a small portion from private funding and the research style of the DTech (IT) caters both for individual and cooperative work.
The Curtin University of Technology offers a similar Doctoral research degree qualification where innovation is the key to uncovering new knowledge and contributes to research.
The following universities offers programs that are similar to the DTech (IT) in that it they contribute to the body of knowledge in IT and also produce a thesis at the end of the program.
Country; University; Qualification; Purpose/Outline
- Australia; University of Technology Sydney; Doctor of Philosophy (PHD); Involves the survey and mastery of a large body of literature in the chosen topic together with the submission of a substantial body of work that demonstrates originality and makes a significant contribution to knowledge in the field.
- India; Indian Institute of Technology Delhi; PHD; Allow a student to carry out independent research and provide a creative and innovative solution to some problem.
- Europe; Birkbeck University of London; PHD in Computer Science and Information Systems; Expert knowledge in the chosen research area and the ability to perform research-led activities in a broader context. It also allows students to gain the ability to identify and solve complex problems arising in their chosen research area, and a substantial original contribution to this area.
Reference
Sodan, Angela C 2003 Societies' Different Strengths in Computer Science Education and Research.
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