Doctor of Philosophy for 2013

At a glance

2013 Handbook entry 

Career opportunities

A PhD enables a student to complete extensive, independent research under the supervision of an expert academic. For many students this program is the first chance to make a major contribution to research in a field of business and economics of their choosing.

The sheer scale of Monash University's research capabilities and the breadth of specialist expertise within the Faculty of Business and Economics offer research students opportunities across the full range of applied business and policy disciplines.

Students join a research-intensive environment along with more than 300 others enrolled in higher degrees by research.

The PhD program in the Faculty of Business and Economics may be undertaken in the principal areas of research offered by the faculty, including accounting and finance, business law and taxation, econometrics and business statistics, economics, health economics, management, marketing, and policy studies.

Why study Doctor of Philosophy?

A PhD enables a student to complete extensive, independent research under the supervision of an expert academic. For many students this program is the first chance to make a major contribution to research in a field of business and economics of their choosing.

The sheer scale of Monash University's research capabilities and the breadth of specialist expertise within the Faculty of Business and Economics offer research students opportunities across the full range of applied business and policy disciplines.

PhD students have the chance to work with a group of academics who are at the forefront of their areas of expertise and whose contribution to the business world is recognised around the world.

The PhD program in the Faculty of Business and Economics may be undertaken in the principal areas of research offered by the faculty, including accounting and finance, business law and taxation, econometrics and business statistics, economics, health economics, management, marketing, and policy studies.

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for domestic students

Duration

4 years full-time
8 years part-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Commonwealth supported place not offered for this course.

Research Training Scheme (RTS)
RTS places are available to Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and New Zealand citizens.

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Note: Fees for courses offered in Malaysia and South Africa will differ from those shown here.

Intakes

Throughout the year

Attendances

  • On-campus at Berwick: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Caulfield: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Gippsland: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Malaysia: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Peninsula: full-time, part-time
  • Off-campus: full-time, part-time

Note: attendances for courses offered in Malaysia and South Africa will differ from those shown here.

Faculty

Faculty of Business and Economics

Course code: 0029

CRICOS code: 037832K

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   Faculty Research office
Telephone (03) 9905 2483
Email: research.degrees@buseco.monash.edu.au

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for international students

Duration

4 years full-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$ 25,100 AUD

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Note: Fees for courses offered in Malaysia and South Africa will differ from those shown here.

Intakes

Throughout the year

Attendances

  • On-campus at Berwick: full-time
  • On-campus at Caulfield: full-time
  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time
  • On-campus at Gippsland: full-time
  • On-campus at Malaysia: full-time
  • On-campus at Peninsula: full-time
  • Off-campus: full-time, part-time

Note: attendances for courses offered in Malaysia and South Africa will differ from those shown here.

Faculty

Faculty of Business and Economics

Course code: 0029

CRICOS code: 037832K

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   For enquiries contact the Monash University Institute for Graduate Research
Telephone: +61 3 9905 1538
Email: research.degrees@monash.edu

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

Applicants need to have completed a bachelors degree requiring at least four years of full-time study, and which normally includes a research component in the fourth year, leading to an honours degree class I or class IIA level, or a course leading to a masters preliminary qualification at a level rated as equivalent to an honours class I or IIA degree, or a masters degree that entails work, normally including a significant research component, at least equivalent to an honours degree (a 'significant research component' in a masters degree will vary from discipline to discipline). It is normally expected that a grade of HIIA has been obtained for the research thesis or project. Where ungraded, examiners' reports will be taken into account, or qualifications which, in the opinion of the committee, are deemed equivalent.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

APPLICATION CLOSING DATES

For application closing dates visit the faculty page

Semester one (March)

Applications for this course can be accepted at anytime.

Applications for this course are submitted via the research degree and scholarship online application form.

Semester two (July)

Applications for this course can be accepted at anytime.

Applications for this course are submitted via the research degree and scholarship online application form.

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

International entry requirements

Applicants need to have completed a bachelors degree requiring at least four years of full-time study, and which normally includes a research component in the fourth year, leading to an honours degree class I or class IIA level, or a course leading to a masters preliminary qualification at a level rated as equivalent to an honours class I or IIA degree, or a masters degree that entails work, normally including a significant research component, at least equivalent to an honours degree (a 'significant research component' in a masters degree will vary from discipline to discipline). It is normally expected that a grade of HIIA has been obtained for the research thesis or project. Where ungraded, examiners' reports will be taken into account, or qualifications which, in the opinion of the committee, are deemed equivalent.

English requirements for international students

IELTS 7.0 no band lower than 6.5, or TOEFL 600 with a TWE of 5, or an internet-based TOEFL score of 100 with 24 plus in Writing and no section lower than 20

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

APPLICATION CLOSING DATES

For application closing dates visit the faculty page

Semester one (March)

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Semester two (July)

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Enrolment obligation

International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than 25% of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students cannot enrol exclusively in distance and/or online learning study in any compulsory study period. See standard 9.4 of The National Code 2007.