Doctor of Philosophy in Business

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.

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 percent 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.
IELTS (Academic English Only) - 7.0 overall (no band less than 6.5)
TOEFL Paper-based- 587 plus (TWE 4.5)
TOEFL Internet based- 94 plus (Reading 19, Listening 20, Speaking 20 and Writing 24)