Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Highlights about course

Program Level

PhD

Duration

3-4 Years

Tuition Fees

RM53,280

Intake

Throughout the year (subject to availability of supervision)

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. 

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
  • Business and economics
    • Economics
    • Finance
    • Econometrics and business statistics.

Top 100 in the world
Your degree will be recognised wherever you want to work or study in the world. Monash University is ranked (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024):

  • No. 35 in the world for Accounting and Finance
  • No. 36 in the world for Economics and Econometrics
  • Top 50 in the world for Marketing
  • No. 62 in the world for Business and Management Studies.

Quality assured
The School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business and is a signatory of the UN’s Principles for Responsible Management Education initiative.

Benefit from expert supervision
You’ll work with some of the world’s most inspiring and distinguished researchers in a stimulating, supportive and professional environment.

Be supported
We’re committed to supporting young scholars who want to change the world for the better. Click here to view our range of prestigious scholarships.

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