PhDBusiness
Doctor of Philosophy (Business)
Southern Cross University, Lismore/Gold Coast/Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Doctor of Philosophy (Business) is Southern Cross Universitys generic PhD research pathway, undertaken within the Business discipline under supervision from the universitys business faculty researchers. Candidates make a significant and original contribution to knowledge in a business-related field, working with a Principal Supervisor and a co-supervisor confirmed before candidature begins.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Full-time equivalent duration is 3 years and 6 months. The Doctoral Thesis must embody: reviewing literature in a critical and focused manner
- deploying analytic
- comparative and critically reflective skills as appropriate
- gathering and analysing material and interpreting results in an informed and competent manner
- utilising and justifying appropriate methodologies
- techniques and processes
- making an original and significant contribution to knowledge and understanding in the field
- and demonstrating a high-level capacity for independent research
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
To qualify for admission, applicants must possess a degree equivalent to a Bachelors degree from the University with first-class Honours or second-class Honours (first division), or a Masters degree with a Relevant Research Component, or submit other evidence of relevant research qualifications or experience judged equivalent by the Dean, Graduate Studies. Additional requirements may be prescribed by the Dean. All candidates are expected to be proficient in English comprehension and expression.
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