Doctor of Philosophy

Overview

Candidates with demonstrated research potential, exhibited usually by a Bachelor Honours, Masters by Research degree or other Masters degree can apply to undertake a Doctor of Philosophy. Full-time study of three years, or part-time equivalent, is normally required. Candidates will be expected to work under supervision on research projects related to their thesis area and may be required to complete coursework classes in order to acquire theory and develop methodological skills necessary for their doctoral research. Candidates for this degree enrol in the subject THES924 Thesis Full-time or, THES912 Thesis Part-time.

The following areas of research are some of the topics available to candidates undertaking the Doctor of Philosophy degree at the Sydney Business School:

• Logistics and Supply Chain Management

• Business Wellbeing

• Management systems

• Corporate Recovery and Turnaround Strategy

• Organisational Behaviour

• Financial Management of Enterprises

• Financial Restructuring

• Strategic Management

• Corporate Governance and Business Ethics

• International Business Strategy

• Labour Regulation in the Global Economy

• Public Policy and Public Administration

• Health Management and Policy Development

Applications must be accompanied by a 2,000 word research proposal outlining the main focus of the applicant's research interest, a commentary on important and recent literature in this area, and a discussion on why this is an important area of research. All proposals must acknowledge sources correctly. Proposals may be checked using a plagiarism checking system.

International applicants must also meet the University's English Language requirements as set out at http://www.uow.edu.au/future/international/index.html

Other Information

Additional information is available from www.uow.edu.au/business or email sbs@uow.edu.au