Graduate Diploma in Business (Research) (Marketing)

Overview

• Alternative pathway for PhD candidates who require necessary research training and experience.
• Study discipline coursework and research methods, before completing a supervised research dissertation.
• Complete in 2 semesters full-time or 4 semesters part-time.

Details

The purpose of this course is to provide the basic research training for potential PhD candidates who do not possess the necessary research experience to gain entry into the PhD.  It is offered as an alternative pathway, giving you the opportunity to pursue a research career.

Units

Students must complete four coursework units (48 credit points) and a dissertation (48 credit points), as per the program of study.

Unit prerequisite requirements are deemed to have been satisfied upon admission to this course. Where option (elective) units may be undertaken, students should check prerequisite requirements in the unit synopsis section of the QUT Handbook and obtain approval from the Research Discipline Coordinator.

Mid-year entry

Mid-year entry students should contact the Research Discipline Coordinator for enrolment advice and course progression details. Mid-year entry to any major cannot be guaranteed and is subject to supervisor and unit availability.

Part-time study

Part-time students should contact the Research Discipline Coordinator for enrolment advice and course progression details. Part time study in any major cannot be guaranteed and is subject to unit availability.

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements

A completed Bachelor or course work Masters degree that includes a major in the area of intended study or a qualification deemed equivalent. Students must have achieved a grade-point average (GPA) of 5.5 or better on a 7-point scale in the relevant degree or possess other qualifications and experience which is considered by the Executive Dean, QUT Business School to qualify for admission.

Applicants are required to nominate a supervisor and topic before submitting a formal application. Normally applications will be successful only if a supervisor and topic are well matched. The faculty does not guarantee supervision capacity for all topics. Applicants should ensure that there is a genuine fit with the potential supervisor’s research interests by looking at the interests of the researchers within the relevant school as stated on the Business School website. The Research Coordinator within each school can also assist with this process.

To assist applicants to find an appropriate supervisor, applicants should:

1. Identify supervisor’s research interests by looking at the interests of the researchers as described on the QUT Business School website;
2. Complete the Expression of Interest to Apply for a Research Degree form, and email this to the QUT Business School HDR Admissions Officer. This contact should include a transcript of academic records, the topic area which they wish to study, the school in which they wish to undertake their research, and if known, the name of a potential supervisor. The HDR Admissions Officer may ask for further information to assist with your enquiry. The information will be passed onto the nominated school or supervisor.

International students who may receive home sponsorship on the basis of a conditional PhD offer should contact the QUT Business School to discuss the possibility of a study offer that packages BS69 with the PhD prior to submitting a formal application.   Conditions apply to such an offer.  All other students should enrol initially in the BS69 to undertake the academic prerequisite training for potential entry to the PhD program.

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.

Scholarships and financial support

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

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