CQUniversity Australia

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

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
CQUniversity Adelaide No
  • Full-time : 4 years
  • Part-time : 8 years
CQUniversity Brisbane No
  • Full-time : 4 years
  • Part-time : 8 years
CQUniversity Bundaberg No
  • Full-time : 4 years
  • Part-time : 8 years
CQUniversity Cairns No
  • Full-time : 4 years
  • Part-time : 8 years
CQUniversity Gladstone Marina No
  • Full-time : 4 years
  • Part-time : 8 years
CQUniversity Mackay City No
  • Full-time : 4 years
  • Part-time : 8 years
CQUniversity Melbourne No
  • Full-time : 4 years
  • Part-time : 8 years
CQUniversity Rockhampton City No
  • Full-time : 4 years
  • Part-time : 8 years
CQUniversity Sydney No
  • Full-time : 4 years
  • Part-time : 8 years
CQUniversity Townsville No
  • Full-time : 4 years
  • Part-time : 8 years
Online Study No
  • Part-time : 8 years
  • Online/Off-campus : 4 years

Fee comments

Campuses: CQUniversity Adelaide, CQUniversity Brisbane, CQUniversity Bundaberg, CQUniversity Cairns, CQUniversity Gladstone Marina, CQUniversity Mackay City, CQUniversity Melbourne, CQUniversity Rockhampton City, CQUniversity Sydney, CQUniversity Townsville, Online Study.

Also available for Domestic, Please Contact CQUniversity for more information about tuition fees.

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