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.
Why do a PhD?
The University of Auckland Business School offers some great incentives for taking your PhD journey with us.
The University of Auckland Business School is the top-ranked business school in New Zealand, and studying a PhD with us offers a number of benefits to support you on your journey. Our PhD candidates across every department have access to world-class facilities, including:
- Dedicated office space
- Computer and printing facilities
- Research support
- Conference funding
- High-quality academic and professional staff, teachers and researchers
- Collaboration opportunities with other universities around New Zealand and abroad
- Networking opportunities with visiting scholars
- Access to a wide range of online resources including journals and publications
- Tailored weekly drop-ins
- Writing support groups, retreats and workshops
- Academic pastoral support
The Business School also offers initiatives to nurture your professional development, including our Graduate Teaching Assistant programme to support those who are new to teaching.
Doctoral subjects
Choose from a wide range of Business subjects for your doctoral study.
Doctoral study in Accounting
Advance your knowledge with a PhD in Accounting and benefit from the support and supervision of internationally recognised researchers.
Doctoral study in Commercial Law
Do your PhD in Commercial Law at the University of Auckland, a leading education provider in business and commerce in the Asia-Pacific region.
Doctoral study in Economics
Join a community of internationally recognised researchers for your PHD in Economics at the University of Auckland.
Doctoral study in Finance
Do your PhD in Finance at the University of Auckland, ranked 41st in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018.
Doctoral study in Information Systems
Do your PhD in Information Systems at the University of Auckland and benefit from excellent support and supervision by internationally recognised researchers.
Doctoral study in International Business
Join a community of internationally recognised researchers for your PhD in International Business at the University of Auckland.
Doctoral study in Management
For your PhD in Management, you’ll join a high-calibre research community and develop your network in academia and industry.
Doctoral study in Marketing
Pursue your PhD in Marketing with research focussed on consumer behaviour, ethics and social responsibility, branding, or sustainability and societal issues.
Doctoral study in Operations and Supply Chain Management
Your PhD in Operations and Supply Chain Management will focus on problem-solving related to the effective delivery of products and services to the customer.
Doctoral study in Property
A PhD in Property will advance your career options in the fields of property valuation and development, marketing, management, economics, finance and academia.