DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
KPT / JPT ( R2 / 210 / 8 / 0016 ) 03 / 27 - MQA / SWA0117
BUSINESS
The opportunity to take up independent research through the Monash Doctoral Program is one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences we can offer you .
The 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 .
Areas of research
• Accounting and finance
• Business law and taxation
• Econometrics and business statistics
• Economics
• Management
• Marketing .
3-4 years ( full-time ) or 6-8 years ( part-time )*
Your PhD research project is to be conceived from the outset as clearly achievable within three years equivalent full-time , and you ’ re expected to complete your degree within three to four years equivalent full-time .
Throughout the year
( subject to availability of supervision )
RM42,333 Malaysian student 2021 fees per year
* Part-time study is not available for international students .
Research
RM46,556 International student
I pursued my PhD to increase my chances of working with the World Bank , and I secured a position with them even before I submitted my final thesis . Without pursuing my PhD at Monash Malaysia , this career goal of mine would ’ ve still been a goal instead of reality .”
DR WILLIAM SOH YEW CHONG
Doctor of Philosophy Economist , World Bank Group
As an economist with the World Bank ’ s Enterprise Analysis unit , William analyses and interprets economic trends and its underlying drivers , with a focus on business environments resulting from government regulations and policies . He also co-leads the World Bank Enterprise Survey in various countries .
Entry requirements
ELIGIBILITY
Bachelor ’ s degree requiring four years of full-time study in a relevant field 1
Course in a relevant field rated by the University as equivalent to the above
Master ’ s degree that entailed work , normally including a significant research component , at least equivalent to an honours degree .
Average requirements
H1 or H2A
H1 or H2A
H2A
Qualifications that the Graduate Research Committee and Monash Graduate Research Office consider equivalent to the above .
You must also meet the English language requirements of the University .
1 Normally with a research component in the fourth year .
POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2021
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