Research courses

The main part of a research degree at Curtin Business School is in the form of a thesis written under the guidance of a supervisor and other thesis committee members. Different Schools may require some coursework units to be completed.

Master's by Research

The Business School offers a range of Master's by Research Programs in the different disciplines:

Master of Philosophy (Accounting)
Master of Philosophy (Business Administration)
Master of Philosophy (Business Law)
Master of Philosophy (Economics and Finance)
Master of Philosophy (Management)
Master of Philosophy (Marketing)
Master of Philosophy (Property)
Master of Philosophy (Public Relations)
Master of Philosophy (Information Systems)

Find out about Curtin's admission requirements for the Master's by Research programs.

For more information contact:
Jo Boycott
Research Student Coordinator
Tel: +61 8 9266 4301
Fax: +61 8 9266 7694
Joanne.Boycott@cbs.curtin.edu.au

Doctoral Programs by Research and Coursework

A research and coursework doctoral candidate will undertake a program comprising at least two-thirds research culminating in a thesis. The coursework components are aimed at enhancing professional practice.

Doctor of Business Administration
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is the highest university award given in the field of business administration. The course is run at the Graduate School of Business.

For more information contact:
Dr Des Klass
Director, Doctor of Business
Administration
Tel: +61 8 9266 7057
Fax: +61 8 9266 3368
des.klass@gsb.curtin.edu.au

Doctoral Programs: Doctor of Philosophy

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) candidate completes a program of research culminating in a substantial thesis. Some courses have a compulsory coursework component.