Overview

During candidature the supervisor and other key stakeholders will provide advice and direction to the candidate to encourage their participation in university scholarly activities such as research seminars, teaching and publication. The length of the thesis varies according to the topic, but should normally be no longer than 100,000 words, excluding bibliography. The Doctor of Philosophy (Hosted by Business and Law Faculty) program is offered by Queensland University of Technology.

Highlights

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.

Enjoy in-house workshops and seminars, and be encouraged to publish as part of a strong and flourishing research culture.

Apply for funding for conferences so you can share your work and network as you go.

Opportunity to graduate and follow an academic career in both teaching and research, or advance your professional career prospects.

Possible careers

Academic

Accountant

Actuary

Banking and Finance Professional

Barrister

Business Analyst

Crown Law Officer

Digital Economy Lawyer

Diplomat

Economist

Financial Analyst

Financial Project Manager

Funds Manager

Government Officer

Higher Education Worker

Human Resource Manager

In-house Counsel

Information Officer

International Business Specialist

Investment Manager

Lawyer

Legal Technology Specialist

Manager

Marketing Officer/Manager

Organisational Communication Specialist

Policy Officer

Risk Manager

Programme Structure

Research seminars

Teaching

Publication

The length of the thesis varies according to the topic, but should normally be no longer than 100,000 words, excluding bibliography.

Mandatory units:

Advanced Information Retrieval Skills

Time-based Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Start any time

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Business Administration Philosophy Business Law View 10 other PhDs in Business Law in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 006367J

You must have either:

a completed recognised relevant honours degree or equivalent

a completed recognised masters degree or professional doctorate (by research or coursework)

Masters and professional doctorate degrees by coursework must have a significant research component, normally not less than 25%. Holders of masters and professional doctorate by coursework must:

have a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 5.0 on QUT's 7 point scale; and

present evidence of research experience and potential for approval

Tuition Fee

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International

35000 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35000 AUD per year during 48 months.
National

33000 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33000 AUD per year during 48 months.

National:

$33,000 - $41,000 per year

International:

$35,000 - $43,000 per year

Living costs for Brisbane

1402 - 2528 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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