International PROSPECTUS 2010

Research Higher Degrees
CD83 DOCTOR OF BUSINESS RESEARCH
DURATION:
4 years full-time
8 years part-time externally
AVAILABILITY:
Rockhampton, External
CRICOS PROGRAM CODES:
051814F - QLD
This program is designed for candidates who are engaged in applied business research as
part of their career development, or for research professionals who wish to support their
career development with doctoral study.
Candidates will pursue a supervised program of study and research leading to the
submission of a portfolio of written work.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
To complete the program, a candidate will normally study for an expected period of 4 years
full-time or 8 years part-time. New applicants may apply at any time of the year. Continuing
candidates will be re-enrolled by the Office of Research at the beginning of each academic
year. Candidates who may be required to complete prescribed courses will be enrolled in a
separate program.
The program of study shall consist of:
• coursework as determined by the Faculty Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean; and
• 3 supervised research studies (completed at a standard necessary for international
refereed journal publication as per DEEWR disciplinary listings) to be submitted for
examination as a research portfolio.
Consultation with the Associate Dean (Research and Innovation) of the Faculty of Arts,
Business, Informatics and Education will assist applicants to determine eligibility for
admission, to identify the proposed areas of research and to ascertain the availability of
suitable supervisors.
CU55 DOCTOR OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
DURATION:
6 terms
AVAILABILITY:
Sydney
CRICOS PROGRAM CODES:
062029G – NSW
The Doctor of Professional Studies program is an internationally recognised higher research
degree designed to produce innovation in commercial and other applied settings. Whereas
the PhD, DBA, EdD and other ‘professional’ doctorates are single-discipline based, the
CQUniversity Doctor of Professional Studies is explicitly transdisciplinary to reflect the way
research is carried out in industry and government. The Doctor of Professional Studies is
a challenging real-world alternative to theoretical doctoral programs but with the same
standard of academic rigour. The Doctor of Professional Studies is accredited in accordance
with the Australian Qualifications Framework and complies with the Australian Government
requirements for a doctorate degree. The post-nominal award is DProfSt.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
The program engages candidates in the exploration and construction of new knowledge in
transdisciplinary contexts where the identification and solution of practical problems in the
day-to-day life of its practitioners and organisations is the focus.
Candidates are uniquely supported through the program by:
• 6 courses delivered in weekend blocks to guide students in Mode 2 knowledge
frameworks, transdisciplinary and applied research methods for specific industry settings,
populations and problems;on-going, on-line or in-person guidance with a dedicated Doctor
of Professional Studies advisory team;
• an academic supervisor;
• an industrial advisor.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
CD60 BUSINESS AND INFORMATICS
CD61 ARTS, HUMANITIES AND EDUCATION
CD62 SCIENCES, ENGINEERING AND HEALTH
DURATION:
4 years full-time
8 years part-time externally
AVAILABILITY:
Bundaberg, Gladstone, Mackay,
Rockhampton, External (according to
availability of resources)
CRICOS PROGRAM CODES:
058809B - QLD (CD61 – Arts, Humanities
and Education),
058810J (CD60 – Business and Informatics),
058808C (CD62 – Sciences, Engineering and
Health)
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a program of supervised research and study addressing
a range of possible fields. The research will lead to the submission of a thesis which makes
a significant original contribution to knowledge. This contribution can be in the form of new
knowledge or of significant and original adaptation, application and interpretation of existing
knowledge.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
To complete the program, a candidate will normally study for an expected period of 4 years
full-time or 8 years part-time. New applicants may apply at any time of the year. Continuing
candidates will be re-enrolled by the Office of Research at the beginning of each academic
year. Candidates who may be required to complete prescribed courses will be enrolled in a
separate program by the Office of Research
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