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Overview

  • Make an original and substantial contribution to knowledge in business.
  • Develop high level research and analytical skills, and depth of knowledge in your chosen field.
  • Opportunity to graduate and follow an academic career in both teaching and research, or advance your professional career prospects.
  • Complete in 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time.
Careers
  • Academic
  • Account Executive
  • Accountant
  • Actuary
  • Banker
  • Banking and Finance Professional
  • Business Analyst
  • Certified Practicing Accountant
  • Corporate Secretary
  • Diplomat
  • Economist
  • Financial Advisor/Analyst
  • Financial Project Manager
  • Funds Manager
  • Government Officer
  • Higher Education Worker
  • Human Resource Manager
  • Information Officer
  • International Business Specialist
  • Investment Manager
  • Manager
  • Marketing Officer/Manager
  • Organisational Communication Specialist
  • Policy Officer
  • Risk Manager
  • Translator
QUT course code IF49
Attendance Full time or Part time
Course duration 3 years full time
6 years part time
Start month
Delivery On campus
  • Gardens Point
Faculty
  • QUT Business School
Course contact Student Business Services (SBS) Admissions:
CRICOS code006367J

Details

Doctor of Philosophy students are challenged to demonstrate academic rigour in a broad field of learning and to make an original and substantial contribution to knowledge in that field.

A PhD provides students with highly developed research and analytical skills, as well as a depth of knowledge in their chosen field. This can lead to an academic career in both teaching and research, or advance professional career prospects in that chosen field.

Units

Course design

The PhD program normally includes assessed coursework that supports a candidate’s research and preparation of a thesis of approximately 100 000 words.

Entry requirements

Course fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.

Aust citizens or PRs will be awarded an RTS/RTA place or a QUT sponsorship for tuition fees. If you exceed the max time, you will be charged - 2012: $12,400 (indicative) per Semester (subject to annual review)

Scholarships and financial support

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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Apply

How to apply for Doctor of Philosophy (Business)

You apply directly to QUT for all our research degrees.

Are you ready to submit your application?

You're ready if you have:

  1. Looked at our research areas
  2. Selected your degree
  3. Checked you meet the entry requirements
  4. Checked if you're eligible for a scholarship
  5. Agreed on a supervisor with your faculty
  6. Discussed your options and developed your topic
  7. Written your research proposal
  8. Gathered your supporting documents

All done? Then you're ready to apply.

Submit your application