Candidates with demonstrated research potential, exhibited usually by a Bachelor Honours, Masters by Research degree or other Masters degree can apply to take a Doctor of Philosophy. Full-time study of three years, or the part-time equivalent, is normally required. Candidates will be expected to work under supervision on research projects related to their thesis area and may be required to complete coursework classes in order to acquire theory and develop methodological skills necessary for their doctoral research. Candidates for this degree enrol in the subject THES924 Thesis Full-time or, THES912 Thesis Part-time.
The following areas of research are some of the topics available to candidates undertaking the Doctor of Philosophy degree at the Graduate School of Business:
− Logistics and Supply Chain Management
− Management systems
− Corporate Recovery and Turnaround Strategy
− Organisational Behaviour
− Financial Management of Enterprises
− Financial Restructuring
− Strategic Management
− Corporate Governance and Business Ethics
− International Business Strategy
− Labour Regulation in the Global Economy
− Public Policy and Public Administration
− Health Management and Policy Development
Applications must be accompanied by a 2,000 word proposal describing the candidates preferred area of research interest.
