Be part of a proud tradition of research excellence.

This PhD program consists of an extensive, independent research project in your discipline of choice, supported by a minimum of two academic supervisors throughout your candidature. Your study will result in a research thesis, which makes a valuable contribution to the current body of knowledge on your chosen topic.

For many students, this program is their first chance to make a major contribution to research in a field of business and economics of their choosing. At Monash you’ll 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 internationally.

Duration

3-4 years (full-time) or 6-8 years (part-time)

Type

Research

Intake

Throughout the year (subject to availability of supervision)

Areas of Research

The scale of Monash’s research capabilities and breadth of specialist expertise within the School of Business offer you exciting opportunities across the full range of applied business and policy disciplines.

You’ll be required to submit for assessment a thesis of not more than 80,000 words in one of the following research areas:

• Accounting
• Business law and taxation
• Management
• Marketing
• Specialist streams in economics.

Career Paths

Monash’s international reputation offers graduates career and research opportunities in Malaysia and around the world.

You’ll have a highly respected qualification that positions you well for employment in multinational corporations, government and non-governmental organisations, and universities.

Entry Requirements

To apply for the Doctor of Philosophy, you must have completed at least one of the following:

• 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 University 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, examiner’s reports will be taken into account
• Have qualifications which in the opinion of the Graduate Research Committee and Monash Graduate Research Office are deemed equivalent.