The Doctor of Information Technology (DIT) is a research-oriented professional doctoral degree offered by some universities. It is of the same academic level as traditional PhD; however, DIT research focuses more on industry practice than on theoretical framework. Upon successful completion, the title of "Doctor" is awarded and the post-nominals of DIT can be used.
Charles Sturt University description
The Doctor of Information Technology offers the research opportunity to extend knowledge of the discipline of information and communication technology and develops the attributes required to successfully identify, investigate and resolve problems and opportunities in today's IT industry [1].
Towson's University description
Towson University's Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) program in information technology constitutes a broad scope of research areas including: Computer Science (CS), Information Systems (IS) and Information Technology (IT). This program prepares students to become professors, scientists, and entrepreneurs. Graduates assume leadership roles in their current careers or in academic, research, government and state of the art industry positions. About half of our alumni are currently working as tenure-track assistant professors or research scientists across the country and abroad in CS, IS, and IT fields. After graduation, some alumni remained with their current employers and were promoted to higher level positions. Others started their own ventures to develop innovative products [2].
Institutions offering DIT degrees
Australia
- Charles Sturt University [3]
- Edith Cowan University [4]
- Monash University [5]
- Murdoch University [6]
- Queensland University of Technology [7]
- University of Ballarat [8]
- University of New South Wales [9]
- University of South Australia [10]
Namibia
Philippines
- AMA University
- AMA University Online Education
- Cebu Institute of Technology - University
- Colegio de San Juan de Letran Calamba (Laguna)
- La Consolacion University Philippines (Bulacan)
- St. Paul University - Tuguegarao
- De La Salle University
- St. Linus University
- Technological Institute of the Philippines
- Angeles University Foundation
- University of the Cordilleras
- Divine Word College of Laoag
- University of the East - Manila
United States
- Walden University [12]
- Capella University
- University of Texas, San Antonio
- George Mason University(2/10/2020 - No DIT on website)
- MIT(2/10/2020 - No DIT on website)
- Stratford University(7/17/2020 - No DIT on website)
- Atlantic International University
- Middle Georgia State University [13]
Mexico
- University of Guadalajara
- Popular Autonomous University of Puebla