PhDBusiness
Doctor of Philosophy - Business and Management
Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
The Doctor of Philosophy - Business and Management at Curtin University is a research doctorate in which candidates develop a systematic and critical understanding of a complex field of learning and specialised research skills to advance knowledge. Candidates complete an original supervised research thesis. Graduates pursue academic, research and senior advisory careers. Courses at Curtin are primarily based at the Bentley Perth campus. Indicative international tuition is around 40,400 Australian dollars per year.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- This is a genuine research degree with no coursework curriculum. Candidates complete an original supervised thesis under the guidance of at least two supervisors
- following an approved research proposal in a business or management discipline (accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing or a related field). Progress is formally reviewed at set milestones (typically at 6, 18 and 34 months full-time equivalent) by the Graduate Research School
- and the degree is completed through submission and external examination of the thesis rather than through enrolment in taught units
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Accountant (General)ANZSCO 221111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs an accredited accounting degree and a positive assessment from CPA Australia, CA ANZ, or the IPA.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
Taxation AccountantANZSCO 221113
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
Management AccountantANZSCO 221112
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
External AuditorANZSCO 221213
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
Internal AuditorANZSCO 221214
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
Company SecretaryANZSCO 221211
On STSOL and CSOL, supporting the 190, 491, and the employer-sponsored 482/494/186.
Assessed by VETASSESS
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Applicants must demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and adequate training to pursue the proposed research topic. This is normally satisfied by a Master's degree, or a Bachelor's degree with First or Upper Second Class Honours, or a Bachelor's degree plus a Graduate Diploma (or a Master's by coursework) with a course-weighted average of at least 70%. In exceptional circumstances, applicants with a Bachelor's degree and substantial relevant peer-reviewed publications or research experience may also be considered. A supervisor and an approved research proposal must be secured before admission; full detail is in Section 3.2.1 of Curtin's HDR admission policy.
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