Master of Philosophy for 2013

At a glance

2013 Handbook entry 

Career opportunities

The Masters degree has been designed to allow students to pursue their own career ambitions. Monash's international reputation offers graduates career and research opportunities in Australia and around the world.

Why study Master of Philosophy?

The Master of Philosophy allows candidates to develop in-depth knowledge, expertise and skills through the application of research to business problems and issues.

Students gain experience in the design and implementation of research and make a contribution to an existing body of knowledge by applying, clarifying or interpreting that knowledge.

Monash University has formally adopted a commitment to scholarly research that includes the aim to be known globally for delivering high quality research that leads business and economic theory and practice.

The Monash Faculty of Business and Economics has received international recognition for its high quality teaching, research and corporate links, including accreditation by the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS).

View the full 2013 Postgraduate Course Guide

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for domestic students

Duration

2 years full-time
4 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

First Semester (March), Second Semester (July)

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: 3194

CRICOS code: 045341G

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   Faculty Research Office: telephone +61 3 9905 2483; email buseco-research.degrees@monash.edu

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for international students

Duration

2 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

First Semester (March), Second Semester (July)

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: 3194

CRICOS code: 045341G

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 first class or upper second class bachelors degree requiring at least four years of full-time study, including a research component in the fourth year, or completed a course leading to a masters preliminary qualification at a level rated as equivalent to a first class or upper second class honours degree, or qualifications, which in the opinion of the committee, are equivalent or a satisfactory substitute.

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 are submitted via the research degree and scholarship online application form.

Semester two (July)

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 first class or upper second class bachelors degree requiring at least four years of full-time study, including a research component in the fourth year, or completed a course leading to a masters preliminary qualification at a level rated as equivalent to a first class or upper second class honours degree, or qualifications, which in the opinion of the committee, are equivalent or a satisfactory substitute.

English requirements for international students

IELTS 7.0 with 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.