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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) / Master of Business Administration (MBA)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-01-01 | - |
| 2026-05-01 | - |
| 2026-10-01 | - |
| 2027-01-01 | - |
| 2027-05-01 | - |
| 2027-10-01 | - |
Program Overview
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) / Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) / Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is a unique combination of cutting-edge research and comprehensive business skills. This program is designed to prepare students for leadership roles in industry, not-for-profit organizations, and government.
Program Overview
The PhD component involves a time-based research project, where students will undertake supervised research culminating in the submission of their thesis. The MBA component contains 12 core topics, and students can choose an industry placement or entrepreneurship program instead of one core topic.
Duration and Delivery Mode
The program is available in two duration options: 4 years and 5 years. The delivery mode is in-person and online, with full-time and part-time availability.
Start Dates and Fees
The program has three start dates: January to March, May to July, and October. The annual indicative fees for 2026 are:
- MBA: $44,040 (Alumni pricing after PhD completion)
- PhD: Domestic student tuition covered by a RTP Fee Offset
PhD Research Areas
The PhD research areas are available in various fields, including:
- Biological Sciences
- Business
- Chemical or Physical Sciences
- Clinical Psychology
- Clinical Translation
- Computing, Information Technology or Mathematics
- Creative and Performing Arts
- Criminology
- Digital Health
- Education
- Engineering
- Environmental Sciences
- Government and International Relations
- Health Emergencies and Health Security
- Healthy Communities
- History and Archaeology
- Language, Literature and Culture
- Law
- Molecular Biosciences
- Palliative Care, Death and Dying
- Psychology
- Self-care and Caring
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for this PhD-MBA program, students must meet the requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) component. The entry requirements include:
- A Bachelors degree with Honours class 1 or 2A
- A Doctor of Medicine with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 5
- A Graduate Diploma or Masters degree by coursework with a research component of at least 18 units, with an average GPA of at least 6 in the research component
- A Masters by Research degree
How to Apply
The application process involves:
- Reviewing the course rule
- Checking eligibility
- Finding a research supervisor
- Finding out about scholarships and fees
- Preparing the application (and selecting to enroll in the PhD-MBA program)
- Submitting the application
Career Opportunities
The MBA Future Business prepares students for a wide range of career opportunities in areas including consulting, strategy, government, and not-for-profit organizations. A PhD will position students as experts in their area of specialization and is a stepping stone to professional research or as a highly sought-after expert in the private or public sector in Australia or internationally.
Potential Occupations
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
- Professional Researcher
Potential Employers
Potential employers include:
- Multinational corporations
- Large private companies
- Public sector
- Market research consultancies
- Corporate agencies
- Not-for-profit organizations
