Doctor of Philosophy - Business

What is this course about?

CSU's Doctor of Philosophy (Business) is a research degree for students who have an excellent academic record in business and who wish to undertake original and significant research in an approved area. To qualify for the award, candidates will be required to submit a thesis embodying the results of their research.

The Doctor of Philosophy is designed to develop an advanced level of research capability which equips candidates with a knowledge base to make a significant contribution to knowledge in a discipline or cross-discipline through the conduct of original research.

Graduates will have demonstrated the capacity to:

  • design and implement at a high level of originality and quality, either an original research project(s) of significance to a discipline or cross-disciplinary field.
  • present a substantial and intellectually coherent  thesis, dissertation for submission to external examination against international standards.

Students with a significant body of published research may also be eligible for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy by Publication, enabling them to gain formal recognition for their existing research and published material.

Flexible offering

As with all our courses, the Doctor of Philosophy is designed and delivered with study flexibility in mind. Our students choose between full-time and part-time study options so as to fit in with work and lifestyle commitments.

This course is available by both on-campus delivery and distance education. Applications for admission are considered at any time during the year. The Doctor of Philosophy has a minimum full-time duration of three years.

Academic expectations

There is an expectation that candidates will work for the entire calendar year (excluding a four week holiday period) towards producing their thesis. The thesis will be assessed by internationally recognised external academic examiners.

Campus

Multi campus

Duration

The minimum full-time duration for the course is three years.

CRICOS code

016829A

Graduation requirements

Students will graduate from the Doctor of Philosophy on completion of a thesis, equivalent to 192 subject points.

Course structure

 

Admission requirements

To study this course, you will need to indicate your likelihood of success through previous studies and other attainments and experience.

Cost of study

When weighing up the costs of study, consider the benefits of having the qualification you need to achieve your personal and professional goals.

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At a glance

Study Mode

On campus; Distance education

Where

Multi campus

When

Session 1; Session 2; Session 3

Level

Research higher degree

Duration

The minimum full-time duration for the course is 6 months (by publication) or three years (by research).

International?

YES

Indicative ATAR

N/A

How to apply

Admission code/s

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