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Swinburne University of Technology

  • 23% international / 77% domestic

Doctor of Philosophy and Graduate Certificate of Research and Innovation Management

  • Doctorate (PhD)

Doctor of Philosophy candidates undertake supervised research with the aim of making a significant and original contribution to a discipline or profession. Candidates complete research, which may be pure, exploratory, applied, experimental and/or creative.

Key details

Degree Type
Doctorate (PhD)
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
DR-ICTGC
Study Mode
In person

About this course

Doctor of Philosophy candidates undertake supervised research with the aim of making a significant and original contribution to a discipline or profession. Candidates complete research, which may be pure, exploratory, applied, experimental and/or creative. They must submit a written research thesis, or a written research thesis including associated papers, of between 70,000 and 100,000 words. The graduate certificate aims to support students’ doctoral research and enhance their capacity to contribute significantly to knowledge in their discipline. The course also seeks to enhance students’ career prospects and employability through innovative research coursework and workshops. Students may also have the option of undertaking a work placement as an elective unit.information technology, computer science, data management, software development, telecommunications, doctor of philosophy, PhD, research

Study locations

Hawthorn

Career pathways

Professional Recognition:
N/A
Career Opportunities:
The Graduate Certificate component of the program will provide students with a wider range of career opportunities by exposing them to industry practices in their specific field. This course is unique, giving our graduates a point of difference in a competitive job market. Students will also be exposed to innovative research viewpoints through course work, mentoring and networking arrangements, which will increase their confidence to pursue new business opportunities and working with industries. Students will have the option of taking a work placement as an elective unit subject to visa restrictions.


Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at Swinburne University of Technology.
85.5%
Overall satisfaction
81.7%
Skill scale
74%
Teaching scale
87.6%
Employed full-time
$100k
Average salary