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PRT840 - IT Thesis

2026

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Information Technology

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

Prerequisites

Must have passed 1 unit in (PRT551) AND Must have passed 3 units in (PRT558, PRT565, PRT571, PRT572, PRT573, PRT574, PRT581) OR
Must have passed 3 units in (BUS508, HIT140, PHM553, PRT520, PRT531, PRT532, PRT563, PRT564, PRT565, PRT574, PRT581, PRT596, STA510) OR
Must have passed 3 units in (PRT532, PRT533, PRT541, PRT547, PRT563, PRT564, PRT571, PRT581, PRT631) OR
Must have passed 3 units in (PRT574, PRT575, PRT580, PRT581, PRT582, PRT583, PRT585, PRT681)

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Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

This unit enables students to transition from their academic study of Information Technology and/or their areas of study to the broader areas of professional practice through the selection and completion of research topics under the guidance of an academic supervisor, and possibly an external client. This unit gives students an opportunity to integrate, research and apply their prior knowledge and skills acquired in the course in multiple diverse contexts where IT is involved. Students can choose from a range of research topics provided by the discipline lecturers or suggest their own.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Construct and frame a research problem related to the field of study of the course.
2.	Critically review the literature and previous work on related research problems.
3.	Use creative and appropriate methodologies based on sound technical knowledge to implement and investigate possible solutions of the problem.
4.	Demonstrate a coherent and advanced knowledge of the underlying principles and concepts of the thesis topic.
5.	Critically evaluate the research findings and their significance in a professional and ethical manner.
6.	Effectively and professionally communicate the research findings to general and specialist audiences.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Research Plan (2-4 group members) 500 words per student	10%	1,6
2.	Interim Report (2-4 group members) 1500 words per student	30%	1,2,3,4,6
3.	Poster Presentation (size A1)	10%	4,5,6
4.	Final Report (2-4 Group members) 2500 words per student	50%	1,2,3,4,5,6

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2026	Semester 1	Internal	CDU Sydney	OLR	View
2026	Semester 1	Internal	Danala - Education and Community Precinct	OLR	View
2026	Semester 1	External	External Studies	OLR	View
2026	Semester 2	Internal	CDU Sydney	OLR	View
2026	Semester 2	Internal	Danala - Education and Community Precinct	OLR	View
2026	Semester 2	External	External Studies	OLR	View

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OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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