Doctor of Philosophy (Business)
Business, administration and law
Throughout this Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business, you will work with a principal supervisor to refine and complete a comprehensive research project. This Doctor of Philosophy course sees candidates working with a Principal Supervisor, appointed by the Research Higher Degrees Sub Committee, with the approval of the School. A minimum of three years and a maximum of four years (full-time equivalent), this degree is awarded on the basis of an externally examined thesis of approximately 100,000
Official- Duration
- 42 months
- Qualification
- Doctoral Degree
- AQF 10
- Campus
- Ballarat
- VIC · +3 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 033922G
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Course overview
Throughout this Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business, you will work with a principal supervisor to refine and complete a comprehensive research project. This Doctor of Philosophy course sees candidates working with a Principal Supervisor, appointed by the Research Higher Degrees Sub Committee, with the approval of the School. A minimum of three years and a maximum of four years (full-time equivalent), this degree is awarded on the basis of an externally examined thesis of approximately 100,000 words.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
The guide states Australian Year 11 equivalence for Foundation entry, Year 12 equivalence for Higher Education Diploma and undergraduate entry, and a three-year Australian-bachelor equivalent for postgraduate entry.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Rolling intake | — | — | — | $25,286per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Doctor of Philosophy (Business)cricos.education.gov.au
- Federation University of Australiafederation.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- International student applicationsOfficial source
- Federation University academic entry requirements by countryOfficial source
- International Course Summary 2026Official source
- International Course Guide 2027Official source