Doctor of Philosophy - Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations

Victoria University of Wellington

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree involves original and sustained research, mentored by an academic supervisor. It’s an opportunity to make new discoveries, address some of the big issues of our time, challenge yourself, and develop a mix of transferable and specialised skills.H uman Resource Management and Industrial Relations (HRIR) is about the management of people in organisations, regulations that govern employment relationships, and making working lives better. Postgraduate study of HRIR will give you advanced professional skills and knowledge of the latest developments within the industry. Build networks with employers and employment sectors. Many students do research projects that provide practical benefits for employers, industry groups and non-governmental organisations. Become an expert in managing the relationships between people and organisations at both strategic and operational levels. You'll be studying with the School of Management-a leading management school in New Zealand with an international reputation for high-quality scholarship.