The entry criteria for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy program shall normally be:A bachelor’s degree with at least upper second-class Honors in an appropriate discipline (AQF Level 8) from an Australian higher education institution; orA coursework master’s degree with a research thesis of at least 25% of the course; orA qualification recognized by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR) as equivalent to any of the above; orOther qualifications and experience as may, on application by the student, be deemed equivalent to (a) by the Academic Board of the Institute.A student’s entry qualification need not include studies in business, management or related fields, but studies in these fields would be an advantage. Industry and/or professional experience in organizational leadership, management, business and/or a related field is normally a requirement for entry. Candidates seeking entry to the program without relevant industry/professional experience will have to provide documentation to satisfy the Admissions Committee that they possess the relevant skills and background to successfully complete the course.English Language Proficiency