Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business at Flinders University

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Undertake a PhD in Business at Flinders

Innovate and drive the businesses of the future

Understand the forces that drive the industries of today and help create the businesses of the future by pursuing your research with leading academics across a wide range of business disciplines including marketing, HR, economics, accounting, international business, wine business, finance or management. You will develop strong links to industry and collaborate closely with leaders in their fields, including experts at our Tonsley campus working in the areas of start-ups, innovation, entrepreneurship and the future of work.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

The equivalent of a three-year Australian bachelors degree.
Some degrees may require work experience to meet the entry requirements.
A reference or statement from the employer will be required.
Special requirements apply to the four-year Doctor of Medicine

Career

Your career

Business, government and non-government sectors alike, in both Australia and internationally, have long recognised the value of PhD qualified managers and leaders. Our PhD graduates enjoy a wide range of career opportunities where they utilise their in-depth research, analytical and critical thinking skills, their disciplinary expertise, and their ability to engage effectively with a broad range of audiences.

Potential occupations include:

Financial manager
Business executive
Management consultant
Entrepreneur
Business or government analyst
Academic

Potential employers include:

Large and medium sized businesses
Governments and NGOs
Business start-ups
Consultancy firms
Universities

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 37,400

Application Fee

AUD

How to Apply

Select your course or program

FUA English Language Program

With our Academic English program, you can improve your ability to communicate in English and the skills you need for further academic study.

FUA Foundation Studies

Recommended for successful year 11 international high school graduates looking to start their Australian education who need a preparation program for the skills needed for university study.

FUA Diplomas

Developed by Flinders academics, our diplomas tailored to your next step are ideal if you do not meet academic or English language entry requirements for entry into your Flinders University destination degree.

Wondering where you fit?

Browse our Flinders University Academy course page to discover which course is right for you.

Unsure what to choose?

Consider which study area you wish to transition into through your destination degree.

Find an agent

Many students prefer to use an agent to assist them with the application process. We have a wide range of trusted agents who you can contact to help you through the application process.

Students from certain countries must submit their application through a registered Flinders agent.

The full list of countries requiring agent assistance is here.

If there is not an agent in your country, please contact us for further advice.

Apply online

You can apply to study at Flinders University via an authorised agent in your country, or you may submit your application yourself. Refer to Step 4 to see if you need an Education Agent to assist with your application.

If there is not an agent in your country, please contact us for further advice.

Obtain certified documents

All academic documentation submitted to Flinders electronically must be certified. We also require certified copies of passports for applicants from some countries. Original documentation may be submitted by post or in person, but we are unable to guarantee return of these original documents.

Persons authorised to certify documents within Australia include:

a Justice of the Peace (currently registered in Australia)
a barrister or solicitor
a police officer
an employee of Australia Post
a Flinders International staff member
an official Flinders University agent.

Persons authorised to certify documents outside Australia include:

an Australian Embassy official or Australian Consular official
the registrar of the university that issued the transcript or parchment
a Flinders University staff member
an official Flinders University agent
a Notary Public (excluding India and Nepal).

Submit your application and documents

You will need to upload all required documents prior to being able to submit your application so it is important you have these ready.

File types able to be uploaded include PDF, JPEG, TIF and GIF.

If you need assistance completing your application find an agent in your country.

Your application is now complete

Flinders University will send you and/or your agent an email confirming we have received your application.

The email will contain your Flinders University Application Number and you should take special note of this as you will need to quote this in any correspondence while your application is being assessed.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business

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