Fast Facts

This program is available to all disciplines and all PhD degrees offered at Flinders University, from engineering, the life and medical sciences, the physical sciences, the humanities to the social sciences.

All of our research supervisors are leaders in their field in both Australia and overseas, who draw on their extensive knowledge and networks to help you deliver valuable research outcomes.

To find a supervisor, you'll first need to identify an area of interest. Then, get in touch with a supervisor of your choice.

Yes, under the assumption that you complete your PhD in three years the PhD-MBA program is a four-year program.

This is possible, but you will need to contact us as we approve these requests on a case-by-case basis.

By taking on this combination of a PhD and MBA (Future Business) you can access an integrated program that is accelerated and more affordable, and the only one available in Australia - leading to quicker promotions in the workplace. FEE-HELP is available for the MBA course that is relevant here (MBA Future Business).

Domestic higher degree by research students are normally provided a Research Training Program fee offset to cover tuition fees for up to four years full-time equivalent study for a PhD. All students are required to pay a compulsory student services and amenities fee - however, some reductions may apply. The fee will be used for prescribed student support services and amenities that are of a non-academic nature.

The usual PhD scholarships and stipends are available to students in this program. These vary between fields and disciplines so it is best to discuss this with your supervisor.

Enquire below and we will send you more information.

Yes, both degrees start at the same time and there will be MBA topics during your PhD. To allow you to have the best PhD possible, these topics will not interfere with important PhD milestones, for instance your confirmation or thesis submission.

Yes, there will be multiple opportunities. Firstly, you will be able to engage with research end users in an industry internship (at least sixty days full time) during your PhD. Discuss this with your supervisor. Secondly, you will have the option of exchanging one MBA topic for an industry placement. Discuss this with the PhD-MBA team. Thirdly, you will have contact with industry leaders/mentors through the MBA topics and cohort.

You will be immersed in two cohorts, your PhD student peers and the MBA students. You will have a wide local and international network at the end of the program.

Yes, you will be awarded two degrees.

No, not at all. Changes to one degree, for instance your MBA, do not impact the other degree, for instance your PhD. These degrees are also assessed separately. You can however defer your MBA topics should you require additional time in your PhD.

Yes. If you complete four MBA topics, you can obtain a Graduate Certificate in Business Administration. This is independent of your PhD completion.