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.
Visit Research and Innovation for more information regarding the course structure.
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
A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
4 year Undergraduate degree with GPA 3 out of 4. Coursework Masters with GPA 3 out of 4.
Applicants for the PhD Integrated are encouraged to contact the Head of Postgraduate Studies (HPS) in their discipline area to obtain advice relating to potential research topics and supervisors. The HPS will also provide advice on the style and content needed for their research proposal. The HPS will also provide advice on the style and content needed for their research proposal. Applicants are not required to have a research component within a previous degree to be admitted to the degree.
Special Admission Requirements
All applicants for research degrees must submit a written (preferably typed) proposal as part of their application. This proposal should:
- commence with a statement detailing any previous research or project experience you have undertaken, including if possible a copy of the abstract of such work;
- contain, in no more than one additional page, a clearly focussed research proposal for the study you would wish to undertake throughout your registration in the course; and
- conclude with a statement of your motivation for wanting to undertake the research course.
Students are advised to make contact with a potential supervisor to discuss their project prior to applying for admission.
FEES
CAMPUS | DELIVERY METHOD | SESSION FEE* | COURSE FEE* |
|---|---|---|---|
InnovatiDL | DL | $15,456 (2020) | $123,648 (2020) |
InnovatiDL | DL | $15,456 (2021) | $123,648 (2021) |
If you receive an offer with an RTP place, you do not need to pay the cost of tuition while you are studying as long as you are within your time limits for course completion.
* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at RSU, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
4 year Undergraduate degree with GPA 3 out of 4. Coursework Masters with GPA 3 out of 4.
Applicants for the PhD Integrated are encouraged to contact the Head of Postgraduate Studies (HPS) in their discipline area to obtain advice relating to potential research topics and supervisors. The HPS will also provide advice on the style and content needed for their research proposal. The HPS will also provide advice on the style and content needed for their research proposal. Applicants are not required to have a research component within a previous degree to be admitted to the degree.
Special Admission Requirements
All applicants for research degrees must submit a written (preferably typed) proposal as part of their application. This proposal should:
- commence with a statement detailing any previous research or project experience you have undertaken, including if possible a copy of the abstract of such work;
- contain, in no more than one additional page, a clearly focussed research proposal for the study you would wish to undertake throughout your registration in the course; and
- conclude with a statement of your motivation for wanting to undertake the research course.
Students are advised to make contact with a potential supervisor to discuss their project prior to applying for admission.
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:
| English Test |
Overall Score |
Reading |
Writing |
Listening |
Speaking |
| IELTS Academic |
6.5 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
| TOEFL (Internet-based) |
86 |
18 |
18 |
17 |
17 |
RSU College: English for Tertiary Studies: Credit (weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)
FEES
Tuition fees are reviewed annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study.
Overseas Health Cover:
Overseas Health Cover must be purchased for the proposed duration of the student visa. For information regarding the OSHC fees applicable, please refer to the international fees website.
CAMPUS | DELIVERY METHOD | SESSION FEE* | COURSE FEE* |
|---|---|---|---|
InnovatiDL | DL | $15,456 (2020) | $123,648 (2020) |
InnovatiDL | DL | $15,456 (2021) | $123,648 (2021) |
* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at RSU, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.
Admission Profile
INDICATIVE ENROLMENT
STUDENT PROFILE
This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at RSU for this course. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and continued study beyond the census date at RSU in 2019.
Applicant background |
2019 intake |
2019 intake (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Higher education study Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course. |
- |
- |
| Vocational education & training study Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school. |
- |
- |
| Work & life experience Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education. |
- |
- |
|
Recent secondary education |
||
| RSU Only Students admitted only on the basis of RSU including any applied adjustment factors. |
- |
- |
| RSU plus additional criteria Students who were admitted on the basis of both RSU and additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results). |
- |
- |
| Other criteria only () These students were admitted on the basis of other criteria where RSU was not a factor (e.g. RSU Early Admission). |
- |
- |
| International students All other students. |
- |
- |
| All students |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)
RSU PROFILE
This table relates to all students selected on the basis of RSU alone or RSU in combination with adjustment factors. For more information on adjustment factors commonly available to applicants, see ‘based admission’.
|
RSU profile of based offers in 2019 |
RSU The unadjusted, raw RSUs for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of RSU. | Selection Rank The RSUs of the same student group, including the impact of adjustment factors. |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
| Median rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (less than 5 based offers made)
More Information
For more information about RSU admission pathways, see RSU Admission Information.
Key Dates
SESSION | CAMPUS | SESSION DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
2020 Spring | InnovatiDL | Orientation: 22 July 2020 Applications Close |
2021 Autumn | InnovatiDL | Orientation: 23 - 25 February 2021 Applications Close |
2021 Spring | InnovatiDL | Orientation: 19 July 2021 Applications Close |
2021 Trimester 1 | InnovatiDL | Orientation: TBC Applications Close |
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.
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.
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