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Doctor of Philosophy - Business and Economics (DR-PHILBE)
Doctorate by ResearchYear: 2025 Delivered: On Campus (Parkville)
About this course
Contact
Professor Kalvinder Shields
Assistant Dean (Graduate Research)
Melbourne Business School
buseco-gradresearch@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
Award title | Doctor of Philosophy |
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Year & campus | 2025 — Parkville |
CRICOS code | 056955G |
Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
Study level & type | Graduate Research |
AQF level | 10 |
Duration | 4 years full-time, or equivalent part-time |
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is an internationally recognised qualification in which candidates undertake research on a specific topic. Candidates develop expert specialised research and analytical skills and communicate the outcomes of their research in a thesis and through oral presentation. To be awarded the degree, candidates must demonstrate systemic and critical understanding of a substantial and complex body of knowledge at the forefront of their discipline and make an original and significant contribution to knowledge.
The PhD prepares candidates for a range of careers where they can apply their research, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
The Doctor of Philosophy – Business and Economics is offered in the following disciplines.
- Accounting
- Actuarial Studies
- Business Administration and Analytics
- Decision, Risk, and Financial Sciences
- Economics
- Finance
- Management
- Marketing
Links to further information
For future students: further information about the course and how to apply is on our Study with Us pages and FBE Graduate Research
For current candidates: further information is on the Graduate Research Hub, and FBE Graduate Research
Last updated: 7 November 2024