Doctor of Philosophy for 2010

Course overview

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.

Career outlook

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.

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Domestic students International students
Attendance type

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

  • 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
  • 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
Intakes First semester, second semester First semester, second semester
Course Content 2010 University handbook entry for this course 2010 University handbook entry for this course
Duration 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time 4 years
Fees for 2010

Fees are subject to change annually.

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

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.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$21,700 AUD
CRICOS code Not applicable 037832K
Monash course code 0029 0029
Faculty Faculty of Business and Economics Faculty of Business and Economics
Contact Faculty Research office
Telephone (03) 9905 2483
Email: research.degrees@buseco.monash.edu.au
Faculty Research office
Telephone (03) 9905 2483
Email: research.degrees@buseco.monash.edu.au

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

Semester one (March)

Applications for this course can be accepted at anytime.

Applicants should contact the Monash Research Graduate School for forms and further information.

Semester two (July)

Applications for this course can be accepted at anytime.

Applicants should contact the Monash Research Graduate School for forms and further information.

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 with no individual band score less 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

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.

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