Research Programs

The ECIC is committed to research excellence and has cultivated a strong and diverse research program focusing on the individual, the firm, the region, and the nation. The ECIC has a range of options for people wishing to undertake research-based projects or PhD studies (by research or publication) in the areas of innovation, research and/or technology commercialisation, entrepreneurship (including social entrepreneurship), private equity investment, and project management. Research interests in other related areas are also supported. Take a look at our ECIC publications and research page to see the research interests of our staff.

Research Focus Areas

Project management

• Project management of construction
• Industry-based studies, e.g. defence, energy industry, mining industry
  
• Government services and product development: achievement of requirements and scope
• Planning and control in project management
  
• Quality objectives
• Managing risk and uncertainty
• Leadership and team building
• Complex project management

Innovation and commercialisation

• Innovation
• Opportunity assessment
• Venture capital raising
• Business development
• Marketing for new ventures
• Incubation

Entrepreneurship

• Entrepreneurial orientation
• Social entrepreneurship
• Entrepreneurship education
• Indigenous entrepreneurship
• Socioeconomic community and regional development
• New venture creation processes
• Private equity and informal finance
  

Domestic students

Expressions of interest in postgraduate research programs must be discussed with the PhD Program Director prior to applying. Potential domestic PhD candidates must have the support of the PhD Program Director and Supervisor(s) before applying for entry through the Adelaide Graduate Centre. Please see the following links for further information:

• How to Apply
• Scholarships
• Admission and Scholarship forms

International students

Expressions of interest in postgraduate research programs must be discussed with the PhD Program Director prior to applying. Potential international PhD candidates must have the support of the PhD Program Director and Supervisor(s) before applying for entry through the International Office. The structure of the programs are the same as those for domestic students, however the application procedures and scholarships are different. Please see the following links for further information:

• How to Apply
• Scholarships
• Application forms

Resources

• Postgraduate Research Prospectus
• Program Rules and Thesis Specifications
• Research Student Handbook

Research Program Contact 

• Administrative Enquiries:
  Mrs Karen Snook
  Senior Administrative Officer and OUA Coordinator
  Ph: +61 8 8303 7422
  Email: ecic@adelaide.edu.au
• Academic Enquiries
  Dr Andrew Finegan
  PhD Program Director
  Ph: +61 8 8303 7422 (Adelaide)
  Email: andrew.finegan @adelaide.edu.au