
Overview
The Information Systems program at the Swinburne University of Technology is generally completed over a period of four years full-time or eight years part-time.
Candidates undertake research, which may be pure, exploratory, experimental and/or creative, and are required to submit a written research thesis, a written research thesis including associated papers, or an artefact with an accompanying exegesis.
This program is suited to applicants who:
- have some prior research experience
- are interested in a pursuing a career in research
- have a desire to make an original contribution to research in a particular field
- have a naturally inquiring mind and a desire to know more
- wish to gain an internationally recognised qualification
- want to enhance their employment opportunities
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Graduate skills
- Graduates will demonstrate a capacity to design, conduct and report sustained and original research.
- While the research is conducted under a supervisor students are expected to demonstrate the ability to work independently.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Intakes Hawthorn (January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December)
Language
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Disciplines
Informatics & Information Sciences Business Information Systems View 5 other PhDs in Business Information Systems in AustraliaExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS code: 064191C
- Applicants must have completed at least four years (or equivalent) of tertiary education studies in a relevant discipline at a high level of achievement, and must have been approved for the award of the degree(s) for which they studied
- A high level of achievement is defined as the equivalent of a four year Swinburne Honours degree that includes a significant research component in the fourth year, leading to an Honours degree class 1 (average grade between 80-100) or class 2A (average grade between 70-79) level
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
33360 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 33360 AUD per year during 48 months. -
National
31200 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31200 AUD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Melbourne
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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