Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) / Master of Business Administration (Future Business)

Explore your passion for research and prepare for a broad range of careers through comprehensive business and leadership skills. Undertaking this unique PhD and MBA program will prepare you for leadership roles in industry, not-for-profit organisations and government. In your PhD, you will conduct cutting edge research in many of the areas available at Flinders University. In the MBA Future Business program, you will cover topics such as strategy, leadership, finance, innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability and industries 4.0 and 5.0. With extensive research and technical skills, industry insight and future-focused topics, you will acquire and develop the skills and connections to hit the ground running in your career wherever it may take you. This PhD and MBA program is available in many research areas offered at Flinders, from engineering to the life sciences, the physical sciences, the humanities and the social sciences. The Doctor of Philosophy component involves a time-based research project, where you will undertake supervised research culminating in submission of your thesis.

The MBA Future Business prepares you for a wide range of career opportunities in areas including consulting, strategy, government and not-for-profit organisations. A PhD will position you as an expert in your area of specialisation and is a stepping stone to professional research or as a highly sought-after expert in the private or public sector in Australia or internationally.

To enrol at Flinders as a postgraduate student you must meet the following academic requirements for admission as follows: The equivalent of a three-year Australian bachelors degree. Some degrees may require work experience to meet the entry requirements. A reference or statement from the employer will be required. IELTS - 6.5 Overall With 6.0 Speaking 6.0 Writing, 6.0 Listening 6.0 Reading. TOEFL - 79 Total score with 18 Speaking 21 Writing 13 Reading 12 Listening.