Course: Doctor of Philosophy in Management (853AA)

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Award: Doctor of Philosophy
Course Level: 02
Faculty: Faculty of Business, Government & Law
CRICOS Code: 054189B
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 management provides research training in applied aspects of management. The program consists of a substantial thesis in a topic from any area of business management, cross-cultural management, diversity management, general management, human resource development, human resource management, international management, organizational behaviour, organizational theory, performance management and strategic management.

Course Requirements

The Doctor of Philosophy program in Management is made up of a 72-credit point thesis. Students enrol in 6565 Doctoral Thesis in Management R FT or 6661 Doctoral Thesis in Management R PT.

Typical Course Structure

Students will be required to write a thesis. There is no coursework component. Subject to University policy on supporting studies in the PhD program (Gold Book 3.2.2.4 et seq), where the Division believes that a student would benefit from one or more units in research methodology and/or research methods, it may recommend that such a unit (or units) are made a condition of candidature, in addition to the thesis requirement.

Course Duration

Normally 6 semesters or part-time equivalent, maximum 8 semesters or part-time equivalent.

Admission Requirements

As per Gold Book 3.2.4. Before a candidate will be admitted to the program, 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 him/her to complete the thesis. Candidates who have been admitted into the program will be required to submit a final research proposal and 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 and Government.