The program is designed to support higher degree research (HDR) students to develop their career potential through robust administration and candidate support including training courses, mentorship, and supervision by top academic experts. More specifically, the following points capture some distinctive features of the HDR program at UOWD.
Candidates who hold a recognised Master’s degree in a business related discipline. Areas of research available to candidates undertaking the PhD with the Faculty of Business include Accounting, Economics, Finance, Human Resources, Management, Marketing, and Operations.
Applicants must have completed their studies from a recognised tertiary institution and achieved a minimum GPA of 3.3 on a scale of 4.0 (or equivalent).
All instruction at UOWD is carried out in English and you will need to demonstrate an adequate level of English language proficiency in order to enrol in the PhD program. English language skills are assessed based on a number of criteria including writing skills as demonstrated in your initial research proposal, language skills as demonstrated at the interview stage, and the submission of an Academic IELTS (or equivalent) result with an overall score of 6.5 and a minimum of 6 in each band.
First Year – Research Coursework Phase
BUS996 – Introduction to Research and Research Methods – 12 Credit Points
BUS993 – Applied Data Analysis – 12 Credit Points
BUS997 – Literature Review – 12 Credit Points
RESH900 – Fundamentals for HDR Writing – 6 Credit Points
BUS980 – Business Research Proposal – 6 Credit Points
Second Year – Doctoral Thesis Phase I
THES912 / THES924 – Doctoral Thesis: Data Collection & Methodology Implementation – 48 Credit Points
Third Year – Doctoral Thesis Phase II
THES912 / THES924 – Doctoral Thesis: Analysis & Structural Writing – 48 Credit Points
Fourth Year – Doctoral Thesis Phase III
THES912 / THES924 – Doctoral Thesis: Viva Voce & External Examination Defense – 48 Credit Points
Program Notes
