Doctor of Philosophy in International Business

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

The PhD is a globally recognised postgraduate research degree and the highest level of degree you can achieve. PhD students are critical, curious, creative thinkers who undertake original research over at least 3 years.

This course is also offered at overseas locations.

International Business

When you join us for your doctorate in International Business, you'll join a high-calibre research community and have the opportunity to publish papers, attend international conferences and develop your network in academia and industry.

We welcome research proposals in topics relating to our key research specialisations:

Accounting and Finance

  • Finance
  • Financial accounting
  • Management accounting

Commercial Law

  • Governance and financing of business enterprises
  • Intellectual property, innovation and information
  • Taxation and regulation
  • The legal environment of international business

Economics

  • Econometrics
  • Microeconomics and experimental economics
  • Industrial organisation, regulation, energy, transport and environmental economics
  • Labour markets, education, health and public policy
  • Macroeconomics and finance
  • International trade and development economics

Management and International Business

  • Entrepreneurship and innovation
  • Management, people and organisations
  • Strategy and international business

Marketing

  • Consumer behaviour
  • Contemporary issues in branding
  • Marketing, practice and service innovation
  • Sustainability and societal issues in marketing

Property

  • Commercial property markets
  • Housing markets and urban change

Which department am I in?

Business School

Study options

Full Time (3 years)

Tuition fees
NZ$7,874.40 (3,94,529) per year
NZ $7,874.40 Annual tuition fee based on 120 points

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

15 July 2024, 3 March 2025

Venue

University of Auckland

City Campus,

Alfred Nathan House, 24 Princes Street,

AUCKLAND CITY,

Auckland Central,

1010, New Zealand

Full Time (3 years)

Tuition fees
NZ$7,874.40 (3,94,529) per year
NZ $7,874.40 Annual tuition fee based on 120 points

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

15 July 2024, 3 March 2025

Venue

Epsom Campus

74 Epsom Avenue,

AUCKLAND,

Epsom,

1023, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

Masters-level qualification or the equivalent of a bachelors degree with honours

Evidence of significant research, usually undertaken as part of prior study

English language requirements

  • IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.5 and no bands below 6.0
  • Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) - Overall score of 90 and a writing score of 21
  • Paper-based TOEFL - Overall score of 68 and a writing score of 21
  • C1 Advanced (previously - Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)) - Overall score of 176 and no bands below 169
  • C2 Proficiency (previously - Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE)) - Overall score of 176 and no bands below 169
  • University of Auckland Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes (FCertEAP) - Grade of B-
  • University of Auckland English Pathway for Postgraduate Studies (EPPS) - Grade of B-
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic - Overall score of 58 and no PTE Communicative score below 50
  • Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) - 85
  • Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) - ISE III with a pass in all 4 components
  • LanguageCert - International ESOL - C1 Expert (LRWS) with a high pass overall and no less than a pass in each skill OR C2 Mastery with a pass overall and no less than a pass in each skill
  • AEMG English for Academic Purposes Direct Entry Program (AEAP DEP) Final Exam - Overall score of 70% with no section below 65%
  • English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment - Assessment Level 3 overall and no skill below Level 2

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s largest and most highly ranked university, with a global reputation for academic excellence.

  • Ranked 87th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2023)
  • New Zealand’s largest research organisation
  • Outstanding student support and excellent facilities
  • 12th in the world in THE University Impact Rankings 2022