Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business

Western Sydney University

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Doctoral Degrees

Qualification

3 Years

Course duration

2/28/2026

Start Date

US$20634

Fee

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The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree provides training and education with the objective of producing graduates with the capacity to conduct research independently at a high level of originality and quality. A PhD candidate will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative re-interpretation of known data and established ideas. We secure success by: Being distinctively student-centred Engaging with enterprises across Greater Sydney and economies internationally Conducting applied research relevant to enterprise The award of a PhD is a recognition of successful research experience of international standard in the discipline. Doctorates are completed within 3 years full-time candidature, with a maximum enrolment of four years full time, or part-time equivalent. Candidates undertake their independent research under the expert guidance of a panel of supervisors. Your career As a Doctor of Philosophy graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities in settings such as: Academia, industry, government and non-government organisations Scientific research Specialist consultancy Research management Executive-level management

For international students

An applicant for a PhD program must either hold: A Masters degree by research, or A Bachelor (Hons) degree with Class 1 or Class 2 division 1 honours, or A demonstrated capacity for research in a discipline deemed to be acceptable to the university. English Language Requirements: IELTS: 6.5 overall score (min 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL internet-based score of 82: Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 58 overall; No communication skills less than 50.

3 Years - Full time

Fee

A$31,310.00 (US$ 20,634) per yearPlease check with institution*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start Date

2/28/2026

Address

Bankstown Campus, 74 Rickard Road, BANKSTOWN, New South Wales, 2200, SYDNEY, Australia

3 Years - Full time

Fee

A$31,310.00 (US$ 20,634) per year

Start Date

2/28/2026

Address

Hawkesbury Campus, Bourke Street, Richmond, New South Wales, 2753, Sydney, Australia

Vice-Chancellor's Academic Excellence Postgraduate Scholarships

Value of scholarship

Fifty percent (50%) of tuition fee per session for full-time enrolment for the duration of the degree not exceeding two years.

How to applay

No application is necessary. All new applications to the University will be automatically considered for a scholarship. Short-listing will be carried out by a panel of officers from the University, 5-6 times each year. Applicants are requested to provide a statement in support of their application indicating how they believe the scholarship will assist them with their studies and in their future career. Applicants will be ranked based on the selection criteria and the panel’s review. Successful applicants will be notified via email by the University.

Requierments

Applicants must: be an international student be commencing in a new course of study in Spring 2020 have received an offer of admission to Western Sydney University satisfy the academic requirements for the scholarship, i.e., a minimum GPA of 5.95 on a 7 point scale or equivalent in their completed most recent undergraduate degree meet all other admission requirements stated in the offer letter and accept their admission offer by the acceptance deadline. An applicant is not eligible if they: are a citizen of Australia or New Zealand, or hold permanent residency in Australia are a study abroad or an exchange student coming to the University are currently enrolled at Western Sydney University and apply for a scholarship for the existing course of study are seeking to make an application for advanced standing for their course prior to, or after enrolment did not submit an application to study at Western Sydney University and/or acceptance by the closing date are applying to study a program located at Sydney City campus have been awarded another scholarship by the University or another organisation that covers the cost of the tuition fees (fully or partially) to study at Western Sydney University are applying to study a postgraduate research degree.

About

Western Sydney University is in the top 2% of universities globally. The University is also in the world’s top 100 universities under 50 years old (THE World University Rankings). With campuses across Sydney, and 45,000 students from over 170 different countries, Western provides a diverse campus and varied learning environment.
A research-centred institution, 80% of Western’s research is ranked at a world standard or above, according to Excellence in Research Australia. The 5-star rating for teaching from QS University Ratings shows that teaching quality is high at Western, and students can get the individualised attention they require as a result of the 13:1 student to teacher ratio.
No other university in Sydney ranks as highly as Western Sydney University for employer satisfaction. Students leave Western ready for work, having already had opportunities to take part in a wide variety of work experiences, such as internships and volunteering. Throughout their degree, students use state-of-the-art facilities that have been awarded five stars by QS University Ratings, meaning they are ready to use the latest equipment in their respective fields upon graduation.
The Student Welfare Service at Western provides students with a variety of different academic support programs, ranging from language workshops to Peer Assisted Study Sessions. The trained Welfare Officers are welcoming and all meetings are confidential, meaning that students can seek help on personal issues too.
Being based in or around the city of Sydney means that students are able to explore one of the most famous cities in the world, and with over 150 student societies to get involved with on campus, there is lots to do for students outside of lectures.

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