The PhD is a globally recognised postgraduate research degree, the highest level of degree you can achieve. PhD students are critical, curious, creative thinkers who undertake original research over at least 3 years. As well as your supervised original research, through your doctoral programme you will have opportunities to expand and develop your personal and professional skills. Doctoral candidates present their work at local and international conferences, and are encouraged to network and collaborate with a wide range of experts in their research field. This course is also offered at overseas and Manukau location. 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