Doctor of Philosophy Integrated (Business)

Course summary

The Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) is a four-year research degree which incorporates a traditional three-year PhD thesis with one year of coursework subjects, combining generic research training and discipline-specific content into a single degree.

The coursework, which is undertaken in the first year of the degree, comprises research training skills and individual coursework subjects. The individual subjects are chosen from Masters degrees within the faculty, allowing students to obtain deeper content knowledge in a specific discipline area.

The research component is the same as for the three-year PhD program and leads to the production of a written thesis. The thesis, which involves a significant contribution to a field of knowledge, must be no longer than 100,000 words in length. Each PhD candidate has two supervisors.

In order to progress to the research component, PhD Integrated students must complete the first year with an average of 65%, including 65% in each research training skills subject. Prior to commencing the research component, students will have identified and developed their specific research topic.

International students intending to become university researchers and teachers in their home country will benefit from exposure to American teaching methods through these subjects.

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Course information

Study area

Business, Research

Campus

InnovatiDL

Course Code

210

RSU SCORE

-

Duration

4 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Delivery

DL

CODE 1

094535B

RSU CODE

-

Admission, Key dates, and Fees

Course structure

(Current year structure - subject to change)

Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:

CLO Description
1 Demonstrate cognitive, technical and creative skills in a discipline area to plan and execute a substantial piece of research that makes a contribution to knowledge
2 Demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and critically reflect on, synthesise and evaluate complex information, problems, concepts, and theories
3 Communicate a coherent and sustained argument, explaining and disseminating research results and conclusions to peers and to the community
4 Apply advanced knowledge of research, research integrity, ethics and the rights and safety of others, to plan and execute a substantial piece of research with a high level of autonomy, accountability, adaptability and responsibility for personal outputs.

 

Course Structure

The coursework component of the PhD(I) includes 48 credit points of coursework subjects. All students enrol in the core subjects (18 credit points) listed in the table below.  The student’s supervisors, in consultation with the School Head of Postgraduate Studies, will determine the appropriate elective subjects for students. On successful completion of coursework subjects, students work with their supervisors to complete a research thesis (144 credit points). 

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points
Core Subjects
BUS 980 Business Research Proposal 6
BUS 996 Introduction to Research and Research Methods 12

PhD(I) students who meet the progression requirements will then enrol in the following thesis subject.

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points
THES924 Thesis Full Time 24
or
THES912 Thesis Part Time 12

 Additional Higher Degree Research Subjects

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points
BUS 997 Literature Review 12
BUS 993 Applied Data Analysis 12

 International students may also be able to enrol in one or more of the following subjects with approval from the supervisor and the Head of Postgraduate studies of their school.

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points
RESH901 Fundamentals for HDR Writing 0
or
RESH900 Fundamentals for HDR Writing 6

RESH901 or RESH900 Fundamentals for HDR Writing is designed for international students who are from a Non-English speaking background to help them with their thesis writing skills in the early stages of their degree.

GWP 800 Global Workplace Practice is also available to international students. For more information, visit the Workplace Integrated Learning website.

PLEASE NOTE: Not all subjects are offered at all locations, and subject and session offerings may change prior to the commencement of session. Students are advised to check the latest information available on the Subject Database by clicking the subject codes above.

(Current year structure - subject to change)

Why choose this course

We offer three intakes per year, and many subjects are scheduled to fit in with your professional and lifestyle commitments. Some classes are offered on a weekly basis, mostly in the evening, while others run in intensive mode over the weekend to minimise time away from other responsibilities.

Our courses are continually developed, informed by research, structured on applied outcomes, recognised by industry, delivered by highly qualified academics and supported through additional specialised student learning and development resources.

Our dedicated student support services are built around your individual needs. Our student advisors, academic staff and careers consultant are available each week for consultation. Study skills workshops are also run weekly to ensure your success. We provide a number of social and semi-formal events that give you the opportunity to network with your peers, members of the local business community and alumni.

International students can choose to take up the option of selecting the elective subject, Global Workplace Practice, which includes practical job seeking activities and access to the American workforce either through an internship, industry-based project or part-time employment.