Doctor of Philosophy (Business)
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Doctor of Philosophy (Business)
The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at the University of Sydney Business School may be undertaken within all disciplines, or within a research centre, and in association with one of our dynamic research groups. As part of your progression towards the degree, you will have access to an extensive…
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The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at the University of Sydney Business School may be undertaken within all disciplines, or within a research centre, and in association with one of our dynamic research groups.
As part of your progression towards the degree, you will have access to an extensive HDR Curriculum from which you will have to complete 12 credit points worth of coursework units.
Research areas
PhD candidates at the University of Sydney Business School may undertake supervised research with one of the following disciplines or research centres within the school:
Discipline of Accounting
Discipline of Business Analytics
Discipline of Business Information Systems
Discipline of Business Law
Discipline of Finance
Discipline of International Business
Discipline of Marketing
Discipline of Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Discipline of Work and Organisational Studies
Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies.
Graduate opportunities
Through the completion of a PhD, students gain deeper understanding of a subject area and develop analytical, problem solving, communication and project management skills. These skills are highly valued by prospective employers. PhD graduates may pursue careers in industry, academia and research organisations.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The Australian National University (ANU) is one of Australia’s premier universities and ranked amongst the best in the world. It was created by Federal Parliament in 1946 to drive the nation forward and advance Australia’s international standing through research and education of the highest quality. ANU is distinctive because of its national mission, international focus and impressive record in research and education for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Our leading researchers drive our educational programs and shape the ANU learning experience. Students at ANU enjoy excellent staff-student ratios and great employment prospects. They benefit from award-winning and challenging teaching, first-rate facilities and the collegial atmosphere of a residential campus.
The University of Sydney, located in Sydney, Australia, is a world-renowned institution that is ranked in the top 20 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2024). Students come from all over the globe to study at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Students have the choice of selecting from Australia’s widest range of programmes and disciplines. Offering over 400 study areas to select from, the university has two subjects that are ranked in the top ten in the world, with an additional 30 disciplines ranked amongst the top 50 in the world (QS 2023 Subject Rankings). Career opportunities for students are enhanced through internships and work experience, as well as the option of studying abroad for part of their degree through one of the university’s overseas programmes.
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