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.

To be eligible for admission, you must have both: 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 a distinction average (at least 70 percent) across all units. Along with your application, you must submit a 500-1000 word research proposal and a detailed resume listing your qualifications, work experience and details of two recent referees