At COER, we research a wide range of topics relating to organisational excellence, benchmarking, and best practices. Our research is characterised by its academic rigour and direct applicability to businesses so that research findings can be used to improve organisational performance and business results.

Click here for information about COER team’s publications or visit individual researchers’ pages to view staff members and research students’ areas of interest.

Opportunities for PhD Research

COER is always interested in hearing from graduates that have an interest in business excellence and PhD research. PhD students will have a unique opportunity to work on projects with NZ's leading organisations and make a real difference to business competitiveness in NZ. Projects typically provide a great opportunity to learn more about best practices in general and provide the student with experience to work in business consultancy or move into senior management roles.

Research topics / application process

Application form (Please return along with your CV and names and contact details of two referees to the address shown on the form)

Writing a research proposal

PhD scholarships at Massey

Information for International students

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Information for Current Students

Writing a research proposal

Writing a PhD thesis

Useful referencing guidelines

Transfer process from provisional to full registration

Full registration form (DRC13-1) for doctoral candidates