Course summary
The Master of Philosophy provides advanced business research skills through structured learning and independent research. Students are able to select a research topic from a diverse and extended range of business related disciplines.
Visit UOW's Research & Innovation website for information regarding the University's research activity, research strengths, scholarships and services. For specific information relating to research being undertaken within the Faculty of Business and Law, visit the Faculty's research pages.
We offer three intakes per year, and many subjects are scheduled to fit in with professional and lifestyle commitments. Some classes are offered on a weekly basis, while others run in intensive mode to minimise time away from other responsibilities. Study skills workshops also run weekly to support candidate success. We provide a number of social and semi-formal events that give candidates the opportunity to network with peers, members of the local business community and alumni.*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
February 2026
Innovation Campus
Squires Way,
NORTH WOLLONGONG,
New South Wales,
2500, WOLLONGONG, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
March 2025
Wollongong Campus
Northfields Avenue,
UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG,
New South Wales,
2522, WOLLONGONG, Australia
Honours degree with 2nd class Division 2 or higher, coursework Masters with WAM 60+ or GPA of 2.8 out of 4.
Special Admission Requirements
All applicants for research degrees must submit a written (preferably typed) proposal as part of their application. This proposal should:
commence with a statement detailing any previous research or project experience you have undertaken, including if possible a copy of the abstract of such work;
contain, in no more than one additional page, a clearly focussed research proposal for the study you would wish to undertake throughout your registration in the course; and
conclude with a statement of your motivation for wanting to undertake the research course.
English Requirements
IELTS Academic Overall Score of 6.5, reading 6.0, writing 6.0, listening 6.0, speaking 6.0; TOEFL (Internet-based) score of 86, reading 18, writing 18, listening 17, speaking 17; PTE Academic overall score of 62 All bands 54
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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