OpenDoctoral degreeManagement and Commerce

Doctor of Philosophy (Industry)

ProviderCQUniversity Australia
Course code: SIA-203520UniversityStudy area: Management and CommerceData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesPlease check the official website.

Course overview

The PhD (Industry) is specifically designed to cater for individuals who have existing industry or academic experience and wish to undertake a research degree. The course will prepare you to bring high-level research analysis and critical thinking skills to bear on your existing leadership and/or management roles. Over a standard duration of 4 years, the course offers a supportive entry into research, enabling you to become familiar with the language, techniques and expectations of research before embarking on your own PhD-level project. The course structure includes high-quality coursework, research coursework and research dissertation (project and thesis) elements, in a unique and flexible combination that...

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CRICOS

00219C

Studies in Australia

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

  • The qualifications for admission as a candidate will be set out in the PhD (Industry) Course Rules Policy and Procedure. Entry to the PhD (Industry) will require a coursework masters degree combined with a three or four-year bachelor-level qualification or equivalent in a field relevant to the proposed research study topic, plus a minimum of three years experience in a relevant professional setting. In considering the admissions criteria, the University will have regard to the recency of the applicant’s formal qualifications and/or professional experience. The University may also seek additional information from applicants regarding relevant workplace experience, research publications, or other items that can clearly demonstrate research and content-based expertise. International applicants are also required to meet the University’s English language requirements.
English requirementThe qualifications for admission as a candidate will be set out in the PhD (Industry) Course Rules Policy and Procedure. Entry to the PhD (Industry) will require a coursework masters degree combined with a three or four-year bachelor-level qualification or equivalent in a field relevant to the proposed research study topic, plus a minimum of three years experience in a relevant professional setting. In considering the admissions criteria, the University will have regard to the recency of the applicant’s formal qualifications and/or professional experience. The University may also seek additional information from applicants regarding relevant workplace experience, research publications, or other items that can clearly demonstrate research and content-based expertise. International applicants are also required to meet the University’s English language requirements.

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

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Campuses & intake dates

  • CQUniversity AdelaideSA
  • CQUniversity BrisbaneQLD
  • CQUniversity BundabergQLD
  • CQUniversity CairnsQLD
  • CQUniversity Gladstone Marina
  • CQUniversity Mackay City
  • CQUniversity MelbourneVIC
  • CQUniversity Rockhampton CityQLD
  • CQUniversity SydneyNSW
  • CQUniversity TownsvilleQLD