Why do a PhD in management?

The Department of Management is a global leader in Business and Management, as evidenced by our high Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

We have a thriving, inclusive and collegial culture. We hold regular seminars, workshops, visits from leading international and domestic scholars, and strongly support individual researchers through Departmental and Faculty research funding, mentoring, and professional and leadership development opportunities.

We are committed to global goals on sustainability that aim to balance economic development with environmental care and social wellbeing, so that future generations will thrive. As a global leader in business and management, we strive for continual improvement, building our excellence as responsible researchers, educators, industry and community partners, and global citizens.

Our educational and research activities flourish through the celebration of knowledge from diverse cultures and backgrounds, fostering inclusive mindsets and behaviours amongst our students and staff alike.

Quantitative, qualitative and everything in-between

As the Department of Management is the largest grouping of management researchers and educators in the Asia-Pacific region, you have world leaders in different methodologies at your fingertips. Whether that be surveys, ethnographies, interviews, experiments, or observations, we have supervisors who are experienced in the area.

Nurturing your professional academic development

We have a vibrant and supportive research culture, which includes:

  • Financial support for our PhD students to engage in domestic and international conferences, workshops and seminars so you can amplify your research worldwide
  • Awards for high-quality publications led by research students
  • Expert academic supervision, with a focus on high-quality research training
  • Unwavering commitment to collaborative and innovative research that makes an important contribution to society through our six research interest groups
  • Dynamic seminar series and a constant stream of high-profile international visitors throughout the year
  • Ability to collaborate and partner with industry, government, and community groups to tackle business, social, and environmental challenges
  • Dedicated career development to start the next step of your journey on the right foot.