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Research higher degree training provides students with the opportunity to acquire graduate attributes through a variety of learning experiences that may vary according to the discipline. These include:
- Compulsory coursework
- Supervision and mentoring by advisors
- Preparation of confirmation document and seminar presentation and receipt of feedback
- Preparation of thesis chapters and receipt of feedback
- Writing and editing manuscripts for publication and receipt of feedback
- Contribution to preparation of research tenders and grant applications
- Participating in and presenting at seminars
- Conference attendance and presentation (oral and/or poster)
- Feedback on oral presentations
- Opportunities to perform and display work and receive feedback
- Participation in training courses/workshops/seminars/debates/case studies
- Participation in team work and collaborative projects
- Assisting advisors in reviewing journal articles
- Co-supervision/associate supervision with advisor (for example, Honours students)
- Co-teaching or contribution to teaching with advisor
- Applying for travel scholarships and other grants
- Opportunities to network with international experts in discipline (for example, conference attendance, interacting with international visitors, international thesis assessors, publishing in international journals)
- Membership of and participation in professional organizations
Compulsory Coursework
Commencing PhD and MPhil students at UQ are initially admitted as 'provisional' students. Business School candidates are expected to complete compulsory coursework prior to moving through to the first milestone (Confirmation of Candidature). Credit or exemption from completing compulsory coursework is assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Students are expected to complete between four and six courses as a preparation for thesis work. Provisional students must achieve an overall program GPA of 5.75 in their coursework before progressing to confirmation. Where only one or two courses are taken the required grade point average is 6.0.