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In this program you will develop advanced research skills that will prepare you for a career in academia and other settings in which systematic and critical analytical skills are required.
This PhD may be undertaken in a project, thesis by publication or thesis mode.
You can specialise in:
- accounting education
- auditing, accountability and regulation
- financial accounting
- social and environmental accountability
- corporate governance.
International student visa holders can only study full-time.
RMIT's Swanston Academic Building is the base for your business research career.
The building's features include:
- interactive lecture and tutorial spaces, lectorial theatres, small-group rooms and
- other innovative spaces to support enterprise formation.
- Formal learning areas interspersed with retail and social spaces and scenic outlooks over the city of Melbourne.
- wireless connection to printers, the web and specialist learning resources
- the School of Graduate Research office
- 5 Star Green Star Rating for Australian Excellence in sustainable design
The result is a stimulating environment to encourage creative and intellectual activity among a variety of users.
Research in the School of Accounting
Research activities in the school concentrate on the principal areas of social and environmental accountability, accounting education, corporate governance, auditing and regulation, and accounting history. In addition to research within these areas, staff within the School of Accounting regularly author textbooks that are leaders within their respective fields and are well regarded in the provision of consultancy and training services such as financial planning, audit reviews, public sector accounting reforms, international accounting development and environmental projects.
Each year the School hosts annual conferences: The RMIT Accounting for Sustainability Conference and the RMIT Accounting Educators’ Conference.
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Research at RMIT
Time spent on research
Full-time candidates are expected to commit at least four days per week (or at least two days per week for part-time candidates) to their research. The academic year is 48 weeks.
Regular contact with your supervisor
A schedule of meetings with your supervisor/s must be established to assess progress against milestones and timely completion.
Resources, facilities and support
You will have access to online and digital resources through the myRMIT student portal.
You will be part of an active research community and have access to resources and workshops to help you succeed.
Business Research Office
The Business Research Office supports candidates, supervisors in the College of Business. It is the central office responsible for coordinating and disseminating information about funding opportunities and research-related activities. Prospective researchers are invited to contact the Business Research Office to discuss potential candidature.
School of Graduate Research
The School of Graduate Research works with Schools to further support candidates during their postgraduate research degree.
Graduates will be able to pursue an academic career in a university or be employed in senior leadership and management positions in government, non-government organisations and corporations.
As a researcher, your mastery of the discipline evidenced through a substantial and rigorous research project and other contributions to your field of specific interest can make a real difference to society.
For further information about this program, please make an enquiry.
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