collage
University Of Auckland Business School Phd
The PhD is an advanced degree awarded for original contribution to research in a student’s chosen discipline, with the findings published in a thesis.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The decision to commit to doctoral studies is a significant one. At the Business School, the minimum length of a PhD is three years. If you are considering embarking on this journey, you need to be interested in a specific topic or area, know that you enjoy working independently and as part of a bigger intellectual community, and be self-motivated and disciplined. The rewards, however, are many.
You will have the opportunity to challenge yourself like never before, be encouraged to indulge your curiosity, improve your critical understanding, increase your confidence, become an excellent communicator, and ultimately achieve a difficult goal.
Here at the Business School you will become a member of a strong cohort of academics and senior students, dedicated to helping you develop as a researcher, professional and individual. The quality of the PhD programme is dictated not just by its outstanding scholarship, but also by its pastoral care of students who also enjoy social events, workshops, retreats and conferences.
The PhD is directed by an appointed supervisor, cosupervisor and possibly an advisory committee. It can be completed within three to four years of full-time study or on a part-time basis.
The degree provides a qualification for students wishing to pursue an academic or research career and is offered in all departments of the University of Auckland Business School.
Including publications in your PhD thesis
While many PhDs consist of a single thesis of up to 100,000 words, upon approval from the Board of Graduate Studies you may wish to include publications as part of your thesis. This option often allows for more practical and collaborative research, and may provide publication opportunities beyond the traditional PhD.
For PhD candidates at the Business School, this work may comprise research papers and/or case studies for which you were lead author, accompanied by a contextual framework and concluding discussion. The range and focus of this material shall generally correspond with the introductory and concluding chapters of a thesis.
FindaThesis
Find doctoral and masters research opportunities at the University on FindaThesis. Whether you’re searching by area of interest or looking for a specific project, this online database provides detailed information about available projects, potential supervisors and more.
You can also browse the Business School’s staff directory to find potential supervisors who research in your area of interest.
Doctoral development
The University provides an evolving range of services and resources to support the development of our doctoral candidates, starting with the Doctoral Induction. This half-day session introduces you to the doctoral programme, provides you with essential information to help you make a good start in your studies and is an excellent opportunity to network with other new doctoral candidates from across the University.
We help you refine your skills, boost your research and increase your employability by providing a host of useful resources and unique development opportunities. During your studies, you might attend face-to-face workshops run by our experienced staff or external experts, or access flexible online learning that is ready to go whenever – and wherever – you happen to be.
Publication awards, conference funding and scholarships
Research publication awards are available to encourage doctoral students to submit and publish a paper in a refereed journal. PhD conference funding is also available to assist students to present at reputable conferences. University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarships are awarded to high achieving domestic and international students.
university of auckland phd requirements
Programme requirements
- Grade required. GPE Grade Point Equivalent 6.0. Masters-level qualification or the equivalent of a bachelors degree with honours. Evidence of significant research, usually undertaken as part of prior study.
- Qualification. IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System. Score required. 6.5.
Programme requirements
Minimum programme requirements
Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.
- Grade requiredGPEGrade Point Equivalent6.0
- Masters-level qualification or the equivalent of a bachelors degree with honours
- Evidence of significant research, usually undertaken as part of prior study
- QualificationIELTS AcademicInternational English Language Testing SystemScore required6.5 No bands less than 6.0See alternative English language requirements
Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent (GPE)
Further programme requirements
Supervision and research requirements
Meeting our academic requirements does not guarantee entry.
You must demonstrate an ability to research independently, and possess a high level of theoretical understanding. Acceptance is subject to staff availability for supervision, and appropriate resources and facilities.
You must write an initial statement of research intent to demonstrate your research capability and experience.
All students must meet our English-language requirements as a condition of entry.
auckland university phd fees
2022 fees
NZ$7,454.40*
A New Zealand government funding scheme enables the University of Auckland to offer PhD study to international students for the same tuition fees as New Zealand PhD students.
Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $8.16 per point, estimated at $979.20 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment.
*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.
collage