IT Thesis 2

Unit code: NIT6006 | Study level: Postgraduate
24
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
City Campus
Footscray Park
Online Real Time
VU Brisbane
VU Sydney
NIT6005 - IT Thesis 1; and
Completion of at least 144 credit points.
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
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Overview

The IT Thesis 2 unit is designed for marking the pinnacle of IT students' research expertise, encompassing diverse IT techniques like computer vision, natural language processing, blockchain, cyber security, data mining, database design, etc. Whenever possible, projects are sourced from industry partners, establishing a vital link between academic learning and real-world IT challenges. Its primary objectives are to establish a robust foundation for students to address specific research challenges, enhance their skills in theoretical application, problem-solving, and communication, and fortify other essential professional capabilities for their career advancement.



The IT Thesis 2 unit is the second part of the structured framework composing of NIT6005 and NIT6006. Students taking IT Thesis 2 will further improve the research planning, literature review, methodology designing, data collection according to the feedback received from NIT6005. Based on that, they continue to conduct more comprehensive data collection, data analysis, experimental evaluation, result analysis, and conclusion. By the unit's conclusion, students are expected to submit a comprehensive report encompassing a literature review, research problem formulation, research methods, data collection, experimental evaluation, result analysis, and conclusion. This unit is typically following the completion of NIT6005 IT Thesis 1.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Design appropriate research methodologies for addressing complex IT research problems;
  2. Compose comprehensive dataset to discriminate research hypotheses and evaluate selected methodologies;
  3. Interpret research findings and insights that advance the understanding of the research problem;
  4. Justify the effectiveness and limitations of research methods and conduct necessary refinement; and
  5. Advocate conclusions and recommendations in a structured report for both specialised and non-specialised audiences.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Report
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Grade: 30%
Research Methodology and Experiments
Assessment type: Presentation
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Grade: 20%
Towards Submission Presentation
Assessment type: Report
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Grade: 50%
Final Research Thesis

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