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Professional doctorates

A professional doctorate is a rigorous program of advanced study and research, designed specifically to meet the needs of industry and professional groups.

You may be eligible to do a professional doctorate at the University of South Australia. Find out about programs we offer. See also the Postgraduate research degree program directory

 

What is a professional doctorate?

Professional doctorates foster excellence in professional practice by developing the capacity of individuals to lead development of knowledge in their professional contexts. The professional doctorate encourages close cooperation across the university/industry/profession interface and provides a framework for the integration of professional expertise and scholarly inquiry.

Professional doctorates usually consist of a blend of coursework and research. The coursework component is designed to build on candidates' professional expertise by exposing them to leading and challenging ideas in their fields. Research undertaken as part of the professional doctorate is geared to directing and informing change, and to making a difference in the workplace and/or professional context. Supported by expert facilitators, professional doctoral candidates bring the highest levels of systematic research knowledge and practice to professional projects.

Professional doctorates meet scholarly and university standards of research practice.


Are you eligible?

Applicants normally will have an honours degree or postgraduate qualifications and substantial experience in the field.
 

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Professional doctorates available

The University of South Australia offers two types of professional doctorate:

  1. research professional doctorates that comprise at least two-thirds research
  2. coursework professional doctorates in which the research component is less than two-thirds.
Program code Program name Program Director(s) Research:Coursework
IPPJ* Doctor of Project Management Dr Nicholas Chileshe 67:33
MPCS* Doctor of Communication Dr Jackie Cook 67:33
MPEU* Doctor of Education A/Prof Michele Simons 67:33
LPEX* Doctor of Engineering Practice Dr Tim Ferris 67:33
DPBA Doctor of Business Administration Dr Marguerite Kolar  50:50
IPCM Doctor of Clinical Pharmacy Stefan Kowalski 50:50
DPTM Doctor of Information Technology Management Prof Andy Koronios 50:50


* Denotes English language-rich program. More information for international applicants

 

If you are interested in applying please contact the Program Director.

For more information go to UniSA Higher Degrees by Research Policy and Academic Regulations for Higher Degrees by Research

 

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