The Graduate Diploma of Research Studies (Business) is an 80 credit point program that provides an alternative route for entry into a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) program for applicants who do not possess the required qualifications for direct admission. On successful completion of the program, students will be granted admission to MPhil or PhD candidature subject to fulfilment of requirements for candidature as specified in the Higher Degree Research policy and successful completion of the confirmation procedure. The Griffith Business School will be responsible for the overall supervision of the student and monitoring their progress throughout the program.