About the course

A PhD in Business and Economics takes the form of the Monash Doctoral Program. The program enables you to complete extensive, independent research on an agreed topic under the supervision of at least two expert academics. Your study will culminate in a written thesis or alternative approved output, which offers a significant contribution to the current body of knowledge in your chosen research area. The research component of your degree is enhanced by a series of coursework units or professional development activities designed to provide you with the skills to make an impact in academia, industry, government or the wider community.Undertaking a PhD is a chance to push the boundaries of contemporary business practice and have a hand in solving some of the biggest challenges facing industry today.

　　You will be supported by a minimum of two supervisors throughout your enrolment, both of whom are committed to your success.

　　Depending on your focus, you will be assigned to one of the following disciplines: Accounting, Banking and Finance, Business Law and Taxation, Health Economics, Econometrics and Business Statistics, Economics, Management, Marketing or Business and Economics. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Open intake available throughout 2024	Clayton
Open intake available throughout 2024	Caulfield East
Open intake available throughout 2024	Frankston
Open intake available throughout 2025	Clayton
Open intake available throughout 2025	Caulfield East
Open intake available throughout 2025	Frankston
Open intake available throughout 2026	Clayton
Open intake available throughout 2026	Frankston
Open intake available throughout 2026	Caulfield East

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Monash University

The minimum qualifications for admission to PhD enrolment are:

　　a bachelor's degree requiring at least four years of full-time study in a relevant field, and which normally includes a research component in the fourth year, leading to an honours 1 or 2A in a relevant field,

　　a course leading to a level rated by the relevant department, faculty and committee as equivalent to an honours 1 or 2A in a relevant field,

　　a master's degree that entails work, normally including a significant research component, including at least 25% of one full time equivalent year of work, including a thesis. It is normally expected that a grade of honours 2A has been obtained for the research thesis or project. Where ungraded, examiners' reports will be taken into account, or

　　have qualifications which in the opinion of GRC are deemed equivalent.

　　IELTS 6.5 overall (no band less than 6.0)

　　Toefl pbt 550+ TWE 4.5

　　Toefl ibt - 79 + Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18 & Writing 21

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 94.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Monash University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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