Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

A PhD degree is the highest qualification offered by the School. It is completed by thesis and restricted to areas where appropriate supervision is available.

A PhD at the School of Marketing and International Business consists of an individual course of supervised research (minimum period of 36 months full-time registration or equivalent). At the end of this time the candidate submits a thesis constituting a significant and original contribution to the body of knowledge in the subject area chosen.

Information about our staff’s research expertise
Information about our PhD students and their research activity.

Faculty of Graduate Research

The Faculty of Graduate Research (FGR) is the best place to start if you are interested in doctoral study at Victoria University of Wellington. Their website provides:

admission qualifications and prerequisites
details about fees, funding and scholarships
about the application process and dates
information and services for international students
answers to many questions about your PhD at Victoria University of Wellington.

The FGR continues to provide support to PhD students throughout their studies at the University.

Want to find out more?

Prof Nick Ashill

Professor in Marketing
School of Marketing and International Business

nick.ashill@vuw.ac.nz
04 463 6459
RH 1107, Rutherford House, 23 Lambton Quay