Course: Doctor of Philosophy in Commerce (244AC)

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Award: Doctor of Philosophy
Course Level: 02
Faculty: Faculty of Business, Government & Law
CRICOS Code: 054190J
Offered Locations and Delivery Modes:

• UC Bruce Campus
  • Full Time, Face-to-Face -
  • Part Time, Face-to-Face -

Introduction

The Doctor of Philosophy program in Commerce provides research training in applied aspects of commerce. The program consists of a substantial thesis in a topic from any area of accounting, auditing and risk management, banking and finance or electronic commerce.

Course Requirements

The Doctor of Philosophy program in Commerce is made up of a 72-credit point thesis. Students enrol in either 5877 Doctoral Thesis in Commerce D:FT or 5878 Doctoral Thesis in Commerce D:PT.

Typical Course Structure

There is no coursework component. Students will be required to write a thesis of about 100,000 words. Where the Division believes that a student would benefit from undertaking a course in research methods, it may recommend that such a course be made a condition of candidature, in addition to the thesis requirement.

Course Duration

Candidature may be undertaken on a full-time or on a part-time basis. The minimum period of candidature is 6 semesters of full-time study, or part-time equivalent.

Admission Requirements

Admission to candidature may be granted to students holding a Bachelor's degree with upper second class or first class honours, a masters degree or equivalent qualifications. The course convener should be consulted in regard to candidates who do not meet these criteria. Before a candidate will be admitted into the program by the University Higher Degrees Committee, the Division must be satisfied that it is able to supervise the candidate's proposed thesis and that the candidate has sufficient prior research experience to allow her/him to complete the thesis. Candidates who have been admitted into the program will be required to deliver a work-in-progress seminar during the first year of their candidature before this candidature is confirmed.

Additional admission requirements:
International students are required to have an IELTS score of 7.0 overall, with no band less than 6.5, for admission to this course.

Course Enquiries

Students should seek course advice from the course convener. Further assistance is available from the Faculty of Business, Government & Law.