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Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology at Durban University of Technology

Durban University of Technology, South Africa

Programme overview

The Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology is a research-focused programme for individuals contributing original advances to information technology, culminating in a dissertation.

Faculty: Faculty of Accounting and Informatics  |  Department: Department of Information Technology  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

Candidates explore topics such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science and information systems management through theoretical analysis and practical applications, in collaboration with faculty and industry experts.

Career pathways

Academic careers as professors and researchers, and leadership positions in industry.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://onlineapps.dut.ac.za/

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