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CM33 - Doctor of Philosophy (Industry)
Overview
Course Overview
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.
Career Information
Graduates of the PhD (Industry) are expected to access senior/management level positions in their current industry sector, or promotions pathways within the academic or public policy setting. They may also explore opportunities in entrepreneurship, consultancy or professional practice areas.
Course Details
| Duration | 4 years full-time or 8 years part-time |
|---|---|
| Credit Points that Must be Earned | No information available at this time |
| Number of Units Required | CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. |
| Expected Hours of Study | Information not available |
| Course Type | Research Award |
| Qualification (post nominal) | PhD(Industry) |
| AQF Level | Level 10: Doctoral Degree |
| Course Fees |
Indicative Year - 2025
Indicative Year - 2024
Indicative Year - 2023
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Admission Codes
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
Not Applicable |
|---|---|
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Where and when can I start?
Units offered internally at the below campuses may be delivered using a combination of face-to-face and video conferencing style teaching.
Units offered via MIX mode are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools, placements and/or work integrated learning. See Course Features tab for further information. Online units are delivered using online resources only.
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Units offered via MIX mode are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools, placements and/or work integrated learning. See Course Features tab for further information. Online units are delivered using online resources only.
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The following tables list the courses availabilities by location and term. Directing your pointer over your preferred location will provide further information if this course is not available for the full duration. Please be sure to also check individual unit availability by location and term prior to enrolling.
Domestic Availability
Research Second Half Year - 2026
Adelaide
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Gladstone
Melbourne
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Research First Half Year - 2026
Adelaide
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Gladstone
Melbourne
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Research Second Half Year - 2025
Adelaide
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Distance
Gladstone
Melbourne
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Research First Half Year - 2025
Adelaide
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Distance
Gladstone
Melbourne
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Research Second Half Year - 2023
Adelaide
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Emerald
Gladstone
Melbourne
Mackay
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Research First Half Year - 2022
Adelaide
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Emerald
Gladstone
Melbourne
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 2 - 2021
Sorry, no domestic availabilities found.
Research First Half Year - 2024
Adelaide
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Gladstone
Melbourne
Mackay
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Research Second Half Year - 2024
Adelaide
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Gladstone
Melbourne
Mackay
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Research First Half Year - 2023
Adelaide
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Emerald
Gladstone
Melbourne
Mackay
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Research Second Half Year - 2022
Adelaide
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Emerald
Gladstone
Melbourne
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Research Second Half Year - 2021
Sorry, no domestic availabilities found.
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International Availability
Research Second Half Year - 2026
Adelaide
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Gladstone
Melbourne
Mackay
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Research First Half Year - 2026
Adelaide
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Gladstone
Melbourne
Mackay
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Research Second Half Year - 2025
Adelaide
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Gladstone
Melbourne
Mackay
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Research First Half Year - 2025
Adelaide
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Gladstone
Melbourne
Mackay
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Research Second Half Year - 2023
Adelaide
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Emerald
Gladstone
Melbourne
Mackay
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Research First Half Year - 2022
Adelaide
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Emerald
Gladstone
Melbourne
Mackay
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 2 - 2021
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Research First Half Year - 2024
Adelaide
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Gladstone
Melbourne
Mackay
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Research Second Half Year - 2024
Adelaide
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Gladstone
Melbourne
Mackay
Rockhampton
Sydney
Research First Half Year - 2023
Adelaide
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Emerald
Gladstone
Melbourne
Mackay
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Research Second Half Year - 2022
Adelaide
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Emerald
Gladstone
Melbourne
Mackay
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Research Second Half Year - 2021
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
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Entry Requirements - What do I need to start?
Academic 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.
Assumed Knowledge
In the first six months, candidates will complete foundational research coursework to become familiar with the language and expectations of research, and to shape their research topic. This part of the curriculum mirrors the Graduate Certificate in Research. Candidates will then follow the same pathway as for a traditional PhD, stepping through a series of research development activities and the Confirmation milestone itself. Following approval of the Confirmation of Candidature milestone, candidates will progress to research and thesis/dissertation activities. At this stage, they will also have the flexibility to choose between either four advanced coursework units or an industry placement alongside their research project.
Security Requirements
Not applicable, excepting Defence Export Trade Controls which may apply to specific research project topics.
Health Requirements
Not applicable
Fees and Charges
Course Features
Awards and Accreditation
| Interim Awards | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Exit Awards | CL58 - Graduate Certificate in Research |
| Accreditation |
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Residential School Requirements
No Residential School for this course.
Practicum/Work Placement
| Not applicable |
Previous and Current Enrolments
| Year | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2022 | 12 |
Inherent Requirements
There are currently no inherent requirements associated with this course.
Core Learning Outcomes
- 1. Investigate, analyse, and synthesise scholarly literature and theoretical propositions to develop a research question for the generation of new knowledge
- 2. Critically evaluate, adapt, and/or extend research methods and methodologies to conceptualise, design, and implement a research project at the frontier of a chosen discipline
- 3. Apply specialised knowledge to a substantial and complex body of evidence against international standards to generate expert conclusions in a chosen discipline area
- 4. Demonstrate initiative, intellectual independence, and authoritative and expert judgement
- 5. Plan and execute a substantial program of research that generates new knowledge and insights that make an original contribution to one or more disciplinary areas
- 6. Cogently and proficiently communicate a complex and coherent body of evidence at the frontier of a chosen discipline in a manner that could be understood by specialist and non-specialist audiences
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| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Communicate, interact and collaborate with others effectively in culturally or linguistically diverse contexts in a culturally respectful manner | ||||||
Course Structure
In order to complete this course, you must:
- Complete the core structure
Core Structure
| Number of units: 0 | Total credit points: 0 |
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This is a research based course, where progress is monitored on a time and progress basis, rather than credit point accrual.
Students will have the option to choose between either four advanced coursework units or an industry placement of at least 3 months duration.
Research higher degree courses do not use a set credit point value. The course structure for the PhD (Industry) comprises a range of curriculum components, with some mandatory and some elective areas. In the first six months, candidates will complete foundational research coursework to become familiar with the language and expectations of research, and to shape their research topic. This part of the curriculum mirrors the Graduate Certificate in Research. Candidates will then follow the same pathway as for a traditional PhD, stepping through required research development activities and the Confirmation milestone itself. Following approval of the Confirmation of Candidature milestone, candidates will progress to research and thesis/dissertation activities. At this stage, they will also have the flexibility to choose between either four advanced coursework units or an industry placement alongside their research project.
The PhD (Industry) requires candidates to participate in either four advanced coursework units or a 3 month research-based industry placement. For candidates choosing the coursework option, a list of available units will be provided at the beginning of each term. These units must be advanced level units in any disciplinary area, and meet minimum criteria as described in the PhD (Industry) Course Rules.
More Details
There is no additional information for this course.