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Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) | 2020
Testamur Title of Degree: | Doctor of Philosophy |
Abbreviation: | PhD (Int) |
UOW Course Code: | 210 |
CRICOS Code: | 094535B - Business 079632D - Law |
Total Credit Points: | 192 |
Duration: | 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Law |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn / Spring |
Delivery Mode: | Coursework and Supervised Individual Research |
Delivery Campus: | Innovation Campus (Wollongong) |
Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy Integrated (PhD(I)) is an advanced postgraduate research degree that develops research skills and provides students with the opportunity to conduct in-depth research in their chosen business discipline.
The PhD(I) is a four year degree consisting of 48 credit points of coursework and research training (2 sessions or part time equivalent) followed by 144 credit points (6 sessions or part time equivalent) research thesis.
Under the guidance of a supervisory team, consisting of at least two supervisors, students will independently plan and execute a research project that will lead to the production of a substantial thesis, comprising 80,000 words (or equivalent).
Coursework is taken in the first two sessions of the degree and students will enrol in generic and discipline specific research training subjects including preparation of their research proposal. The training subjects typically include introduction into the role of theory, research design and methodology, literature sourcing, review and critique, bibliography organisation, structuring and writing a dissertation, and quantitative and qualitative data analysis and interpretation. These subjects expose students to diverse teaching methods. For subject details, see the course structure section below. In order to progress to the research component of the degree, students must complete the coursework component with an average of 65%, including 65% in each subject.
Students completing the PhD(I) will make a significant and original contribution to knowledge in their chosen discipline. They will also be able to communicate this contribution to their peers and the community.
Entry Requirements & Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
| CLO | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Demonstrate cognitive, technical and creative skills in a discipline area to plan and execute a substantial piece of research that makes a contribution to knowledge | ||||||
| 2 | Demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and critically reflect on, synthesise and evaluate complex information, problems, concepts, and theories | ||||||
| 3 | Communicate a coherent and sustained argument, explaining and disseminating research results and conclusions to peers and to the community | ||||||
| 4 | Apply advanced knowledge of research, research integrity, ethics and the rights and safety of others, to plan and execute a substantial piece of research with a high level of autonomy, accountability, adaptability and responsibility for personal outputs. | ||||||
Course Structure
The coursework component of the PhD(I) includes 48 credit points of coursework subjects. All students enrol in the core subjects (18 credit points) listed in the table below. The student’s supervisors, in consultation with the School Head of Postgraduate Studies, will determine the appropriate elective subjects for students. On successful completion of coursework subjects, students work with their supervisors to complete a research thesis (144 credit points).
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Subjects | |||
| BUS 980 | Business Research Proposal | 6 | |
| BUS 996 | Introduction to Research and Research Methods | 12 | |
PhD(I) students who meet the progression requirements will then enrol in the following thesis subject.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| THES924 | Thesis Full Time | 24 | |
| or | |||
| THES912 | Thesis Part Time | 12 | |
Additional Higher Degree Research Subjects
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 997 | Literature Review | 12 |
| BUS 993 | Applied Data Analysis | 12 |
International students may also be able to enrol in one or more of the following subjects with approval from the supervisor and the Head of Postgraduate studies of their school.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| RESH901 | Fundamentals for HDR Writing | 0 |
| or | ||
| RESH900 | Fundamentals for HDR Writing | 6 |
RESH901 or RESH900 Fundamentals for HDR Writing is designed for international students who are from a Non-English speaking background to help them with their thesis writing skills in the early stages of their degree.
GWP 800 Global Workplace Practice is also available to international students. For more information, visit the Workplace Integrated Learning website.
PLEASE NOTE: Not all subjects are offered at all locations, and subject and session offerings may change prior to the commencement of session. Students are advised to check the latest information available on the Subject Database by clicking the subject codes above.
Course Structure - Law
This course is currently available in ocean law, maritime security and marine resources management. For enquiries relating to other areas of Law, please contact the Head of Postgraduate Studies.
Students complete 48 credit points of coursework (including 24 credit points of research training subjects) and a substantial research component.
Students will choose coursework subjects in consultation with their Head of Postgraduate Studies (HPS).
Students progressing to the research component (thesis) will have developed their specific research topic before commencing the research component (thesis). They will enrol in THES924 Thesis (full-time) or THES912 Thesis (part-time).
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEA 901 | Foundations of Ocean Law and Policy | 6 | |
| SEA 902 | Law of the Sea | 6 | |
| SEA 903 | Strategy and Sea Power | 6 | |
| SEA 904 | Maritime Regulation and Enforcement | 6 | |
| SEA 905 | Legal Regulation of Shipping | 6 | |
| SEA 906 | Comparative Oceans Policy | 6 | |
| SEA 907 | Maritime Security Law and Policy | 6 | |
| SEA 908 | Contemporary Maritime Security Issues in the Indo-Pacific Region | 6 | |
| SEA 909 | International Marine Environmental Law | 6 | |
| SEA 910 | Selected Topic in Maritime Studies | 6 | |
| SEA 911 | Research Project in Maritime Studies | 6 | |
| SEA 912 | Minor Thesis in Maritime Studies | 12 | |
| SEA 913 | Integrated Marine and Coastal Management | 6 | |
| SEA 914 | International Fisheries Law | 6 | |
| SEA 915 | Fisheries Management | 6 | |
| SEA 916 | Fisheries and Development | 6 | |
| SEA 917 | Integrated Monitoring, Control and Surveillance | 6 | |
| SEA 918 | International Fish Trade | 6 | |
| SEA 919 | Social dimensions of fisheries management and policy | 6 | |
| SEA 920 | Ocean Law and Policy Capstone | 6 | |
| SEA 921 | Governance of coastal fisheries | 6 | |
| GWP 800 | Global Workplace Practice | 6 | |
| Plus ONE from the following: | |||
| THES924 | Thesis Full Time | 24 | |
| THES912 | Thesis Part Time | 12 | |
^ GWP 800 Global Workplace Practice is only available to international students to enrol
Other Information
For further information email: business-enquiries@uow.edu.au