Our research advances the understanding and practice of business and law, seeking practical outcomes that benefit communities, professions and society. Together with our partners and communities, Faculty of Business and Law researchers tackle some of the most urgent and important business and legal questions of our time.
Ranked among the top 1% globally, our world-class researchers drive courageous ideas that shape our shared future. Eager to join their ranks and help bring groundbreaking research ideas to life? Explore how a Deakin PhD can help get you there.
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Our researchers are renowned experts in their field who unlock new angles, solutions and ways of thinking. Learn more about the projects and world-class research being led by our schools.
The Faculty of Business and Law is home to world-class research institutes, centres and groups who unite experts across our two schools to drive research innovation in the fields of business and law.
Our researchers are dedicated to advancing the understanding and impact of the arts, culture, and creative industries, providing innovative solutions to help these sectors thrive in an ever-changing landscape.
Our research explores evidence-based understandings of the opportunities and challenges posed by AI for businesses and society.
Our research helps individuals and businesses to build resilience and better recover from disasters.
We study the idea of protection, shape policy and develop legal tools to enhance security.
Our research supports people from refugee backgrounds to access employment and educational pathways.
We assist businesses in harnessing MarTech tools to boost efficiency, drive outcomes and maintain a competitive edge.
We provide strategic and operational leadership in integrated reporting policy.
We contribute to the understanding of the fundamental changes in capital markets.
Our researchers help inform diverse policy change and to support better SME practice.
We research health law, policy, regulation and ethics to improve health and wellbeing outcomes across society.
Our research provides resources to help leaders build their capabilities and create new opportunities.
Our research-based programs empower women to engage in entrepreneurial activity, working collaboratively with industry.
Alfred Deakin Professor Matthew Groves, from Deakin Law School, is one of Australia's most eminent public law scholars. An elected Fellow of the Australian Academy of Law, he has a highly respected international profile, and his research is among the most cited in Australian courts.
We focus on high-quality discovery, using industry connections to carry out commercial research that’s relevant to both business and the wider community. We engage and collaborate with industry, learning and sharing ideas.
We develop innovative and relevant research in a diverse range of legal fields. These include public law, corporate governance, crime and social justice, health law, intellectual property and technology, international organisations and security, mining and energy law and human rights.
Through our industry and community collaborations, Deakin Business School and Deakin Law School help organisations and institutions innovate their practices, solve problems and enhance their capability by equipping employees with the skills and knowledge required for success.
Our students and researchers have access to industry-standard facilities that support every aspect of your learning. Enjoy real-world learning where you can practise and refine the skills that are crucial to your career success.
The PhD program in the Faculty of Business and Law is your opportunity to develop yourself as the real deal, a contributor to knowledge through research, with the ability to make real impact.
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