Doctor of Philosophy (Industry)
CQUniversity Australia
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00219C
The PhD (Industry) is specifically designed to cater for individuals who have existing industry or academic experience and wish to undertake a research degree. The course will prepare you to bring high-level research analysis and critical thinking skills to bear on your existing leadership and/or management roles. Over a standard duration of 4 years, the course offers a supportive entry into research, enabling you to become familiar with the language, techniques and expectations of research before embarking on your own PhD-level project. The course structure includes high-quality coursework, research coursework and research dissertation (project and thesis) elements, in a unique and flexible combination that can be tailored to you. The PhD (Industry) also offers a strong model of student support, including cohort-style supervisory teams, guidance and instruction from academic staff in research coursework; the provision of generous access to resources to directly support your research project and conference activity; and study support, training, events and research culture through the School of Graduate Research.
Standard entry requirements
The qualifications for admission as a candidate will be set out in the PhD (Industry) Course Rules Policy and Procedure. Entry to the PhD (Industry) will require a coursework masters degree combined with a three or four-year bachelor-level qualification or equivalent in a field relevant to the proposed research study topic, plus a minimum of three years experience in a relevant professional setting. In considering the admissions criteria, the University will have regard to the recency of the applicant’s formal qualifications and/or professional experience. The University may also seek additional information from applicants regarding relevant workplace experience, research publications, or other items that can clearly demonstrate research and content-based expertise. International applicants are also required to meet the University’s English language requirements.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| CQUniversity Adelaide | International: $151,296 | No |
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| CQUniversity Brisbane | International: $151,296 | No |
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| CQUniversity Bundaberg | International: $151,296 | No |
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| CQUniversity Cairns | International: $151,296 | No |
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| CQUniversity Gladstone Marina | International: $151,296 | No |
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| CQUniversity Mackay City | International: $151,296 | No |
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| CQUniversity Melbourne | International: $151,296 | No |
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| CQUniversity Rockhampton North | International: $151,296 | No |
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| CQUniversity Sydney | International: $151,296 | No |
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| CQUniversity Townsville | International: $151,296 | No |
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