Our research

The College of Business, Government and Law is dedicated to developing the critical thinkers and enterprising leaders of tomorrow through innovative research that actively engages with industry, government and the community.

Our researchers address challenges of local, national and global significance to deliver outcomes that change lives for the better.

Our research fields

Research Institutes and Centres

PhD opportunities

Our research funders

Our research fields

We are conducting research to prepare workforces and communities of the future for the next period of rapid technological change including:

the Digital Revolution, Industry 4.0 and workforce futures
social media’s influence on democratic processes
regulation of cyberspace
personal data collection, ownership and protection
international criminal and terrorism activity.

In addition we examine human resource management, marketing, finance, environmental policy, social policy, corporate social responsibility, party political systems, human rights, critical legal theory, criminology and comparative politics.

Undertake a PhD with the College of Business, Government and Law

Innovate and drive change by pursuing advanced research in an area of business, criminology, government and international relations or law.

PhD in Business

PhD in Criminology

PhD in Government and International Relations

PhD in Law

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Research Institutes and Centres

Australian Industrial Transformation Institute (AITI)

We are leading the charge on industry and workplace innovation as we enter Industry 4.0, the fourth industrial revolution. We are researching the human and business impacts of technological change and building knowledge to inform strategy, policy and program development.

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Jeff Bleich Centre
for the US Alliance in Digital Technology, Security, and Governance

We will make a unique research contribution to combatting the fundamental threat of our times - the domestic and international use of digital technologies to undermine trust and security in democratic societies.

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Centre for Social Impact

We share a vision for a better world where people have the opportunity to achieve their goals free of discrimination and social inequality, where complex social problems are addressed, communities are diverse and thriving, and where organisations across sectors work together to grow positive social impact.

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