Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration

Before you begin, take a few minutes to review what this application involves.

Who this is for: the Gold Coast PhD in Business Administration is designed for academics, executives, consultants, institutional leaders, policymakers and accomplished professionals ready to undertake doctoral-level research. Applicants should normally hold a master's degree in Business Administration or a related field, with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 or its equivalent.

What you'll need: a curriculum vitae, degree certificates and official transcripts, a research concept note (about 1,000 words), a personal or Scholar Leader statement (about 300 words), a national ID or passport, a recent passport-size photograph, evidence of publications where applicable, and the contact details of two referees who can speak to your academic and professional readiness.

How it works: the form is organised into eleven sections covering your personal details, programme choice, academic and professional background, proposed research, referees and supporting documents. You can complete them in any order, and your progress is saved automatically, so you are free to stop and continue later from the same device or by email.

Submission of an application does not guarantee admission. Shortlisted applicants may be invited for an interview.