The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the traditional doctoral qualification that is associated with a wide range of subjects in universities across the world. It offers an opportunity for research to be undertaken in depth and for the outcome to be assessed as a contribution to knowledge. Although it has a theoretical dimension, the research programme can also enable managers to explore specialist areas of practical application.
About the Programme
The programme consists of the following elements:
• directed reading after enrolment;
• approval of proposed research topic;
• attending a Research Proposal Workshop, incorporating workshops about writing a literature review and undertaking research using the action research and case research methodologies, complemented by directed reading;
• approval of your research proposal by a Supervisory Panel and subsequently by the AIB Ethics Committee;
• carrying out your research and writing a thesis of between 60,000 and 100,000 words.
You will be accompanied and supported on your research journey by an expert Principal Supervisor. Where it is not feasible to have regular face-to-face interaction, use will be made of other means of communication. Contact will also be encouraged with other research degree candidates.
As with all AIB programmes, the Doctor of Philosophy is accredited within the Australian Qualifications Framework.
When can I join?
Please contact us for the latest enrolment dates. After enrolment, you will receive a reading pack after enrolment, and you will be advised of the dates of the next Research Proposal Workshop.
How long will it take to complete?
The programme must be completed in a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 7 years. The Research & Higher Degrees Committee will consider whether there is a case for extensions of time beyond 7 years.
What qualifications do I need to be accepted?
AIB will be looking for candidates with:
• a Master’s with credit level Grade Point Average (GPA) or an undergraduate honours degree from a recognised university;
• proficiency in written and spoken English, and in relevant numeracy skills;
• at least 5 years of management or appropriate professional experience;
• a proposed research topic in an area acceptable to AIB; and
• where relevant, a letter of consent from their organization, confirming support for the proposed workplace research.
Candidates without all of the above requirements may still apply and their case will be considered on a discretionary basis.
Can I join if I live outside Australia?
Yes, thanks to modern communications, you can. It will be necessary for you to attend workshops in Adelaide for two weeks each year.
How much will it cost?
Current fee rates and associated conditions can be requested from the Research Co-ordinator, Nicola Markus— This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Eligible Australian candidates are entitled to apply for FEEHELP, which will be introduced in AIB at the end of July 2013.
AIB is a member of a Tuition Assurance Scheme for the protection of student fees.
