2 years (full-time)
4 years (part-time)*
Throughout the year
(subject to availability of supervision)
Research
RM42,333 Malaysian student
RM46,556 International student
2020 fees per year
* Part-time study is not available for international
students.
MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY
KPT/JPT (R2/340/7/0465) 12/24 - MQA/SWA0122
Join the global conversation about the
most prominent theories and ideas in
your field through the independent
investigation of research questions that
you have formulated.
The degree allows you to develop in-depth
knowledge, expertise and skills through the
application of research to business or IT
challenges, with support from a minimum of two
supervisors throughout your enrolment. You’ll 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.
Course structure
This program is 100 per cent research based and
any coursework undertaken must be approved by
the graduate research coordinator. If you’re
pursuing this degree under the School of Business
and would like to upgrade to a PhD, you must
complete relevant coursework in a particular
discipline area and achieve a minimum score of
70 per cent.
Areas of research
BUSINESS
• Accounting
• Management
• Marketing
• Specialist streams in economics.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
• Artificial intelligence
• Cybersecurity
• Data science
• Digital health
• Software engineering.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, it is
expected that you’ll be able to:
• extend knowledge, expertise and skill through
the application of research to problems and
issues related to your field of study
• gain experience in the design and
implementation of research
• develop the ability to carry out independent
research
• make a contribution to an existing body of
knowledge by applying, clarifying or interpreting
that knowledge.
I will always cherish my years as a student in
Monash. Monash offered such a conducive
environment for learning. From the lecturers
to fellow peers, the spirit of ’Ancora Imparo’
permeated the student experience and was
reflected in their willingness to not just share
and impart knowledge, but also to provide
an environment that cultivated a sense of
curiosity.”
JASON LEONG YU CHUAN
Doctor of Philosophy (in the area of Mechanical Engineering)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Currently working as a scientist in fluid dynamics at the Institute of
High Performance Computing, a research institute under the Agency
for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) in Singapore.
His PhD research established the efficiency of a static mixer in
producing biodiesel over the conventional stirred tank reactors
employed by the industry at the time.
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