Flinders University
4 years (domestic full-time), 5 years (international full-time)
Combine cutting-edge research with comprehensive business leadership skills in this dual PhD-MBA program. Ideal for ambitious researchers seeking to develop expertise in their field while gaining industry-ready management capabilities for leadership roles.
Applicants must hold at least a Bachelor's degree with Honours class 1 or 2A, a Doctor of Medicine with GPA of at least 5, a Graduate Diploma or Master's degree by coursework with research component of at least 18 units and average GPA of at least 6 in the research component, or a Master's by Research degree. All qualifications must include studies relevant to the proposed field of research. English language proficiency requirements for HDR candidature must be met. Applicants must demonstrate likelihood of completing the award within maximum duration.
PhD Component: Supervised research project in any of Flinders' research areas including Biological Sciences, Business, Chemical or Physical Sciences, Clinical Psychology, Computing and Information Technology, Creative and Performing Arts, Criminology, Digital Health, Education, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Government and International Relations, Health Emergencies and Security, Healthy Communities, History and Archaeology, Language and Culture, Law, Molecular Biosciences, Palliative Care, Psychology, Self-care and Caring, Social Sciences, and Social Work. MBA Future Business Component: 12 core topics including Leading a Future Workforce, Ethics Sustainability and Governance, Building Teams and Networks, Creating Resilient Supply Chain and Procurement, Emerging Business Models, Legal Signposts for Decision Makers, Business Analytics, Researching Markets, Trends in Business Finance, Driving Financial Performance, Economic Environments, and Marketing in a Digital Age.
Flinders University is ranked number one in South Australia for student support and teaching quality with the best student-to-teacher ratio. The program is led by esteemed industry leaders who bring real-world expertise in industries 4.0 and 5.0. Students benefit from specialist research supervisors who are experts in their fields, outstanding research facilities across multiple campuses, and a large network of industry and government partners. The university is building a leading-edge campus in Festival Square and provides personalized support throughout both PhD and MBA components.
Graduates are prepared for leadership roles across diverse sectors. Potential occupations include Chief Executive Officer, Marketing Director, Business Consultant, Managing Director, Chief Operating Officer, Executive Director, Human Resources Manager, National Director, Product Manager, Chief Robotics Officer, Artificial Intelligence Architect, Loyalty Engineer, Program Director, Head of Research, Head of Finance and Funding, and Professional Researcher. Potential employers include multinational corporations, large private companies, public sector organizations, market research consultancies, corporate agencies, and not-for-profit organizations.
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