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Doctor of Philosophy - Business and Economics (DR-PHILBE) // Entry and participation requirements
About this course
Contact
Professor Kalvinder Shields
Assistant Dean (Graduate Research)
Melbourne Business School
buseco-gradresearch@unimelb.edu.au
Entry requirements
1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:
- a four-year bachelor degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study and have achieved a minimum weighted average of 75% (80% for Economics) in the final year subjects or (University of Melbourne) equivalent, OR
- a masters degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study and achieved a minimum weighted average of 75% or (University of Melbourne) equivalent, OR
- a qualification and professional experience considered to be equivalent;
- For Economics, the masters must be a two-year degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study with a minimum weighted average of 75% or (University of Melbourne) equivalent and a minimum weighted average mark of H1 (80-100%) across all second year subjects.
- For Management and Marketing, the masters must be a two-year degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study with a minimum weighted average of 80% or (University of Melbourne) equivalent across all first and second year subjects.
- For Business Administration, the masters must be a two-year degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study with a minimum weighted average of 75% or (University of Melbourne) equivalent, as determined by the Assistant Dean (Graduate Research) of the Faculty of Business and Economics.
- For Analytics, the existing University of Melbourne admission requirements for a direct-entry PhD will apply.
AND
- a research proposal (except for applicants in the disciplines of Accounting, Economics, Finance, the Melbourne Institute);
- a personal statement outlining why they wish to be considered for the course;
- referee reports (except for applicants who have graduated from the University of Melbourne within the last 5 years); and
- the endorsement of a prospective supervisor (only required for applicants in Actuarial Studies and Business Administration & Analytics).
Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.
2. In selecting applicants, the selection committee will consider applicants:
- prior academic performance, and if relevant, professional qualifications;
- understanding of the research question to be explored;
- the results of a Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) test or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) completed within the last 5 years;
- performance at an interview;
- motivation and capacity to complete the course in a timely manner;
- relevant prior research and/or professional experience; and
- the referee reports.
3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.
4. Applicants must meet the University’s English language requirements.
The University welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Indigenous Australians who are not otherwise selected will be admitted if the Selection Committee determines that they are likely to succeed in the course. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to contact Murrup Barak for support in preparing their application
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
Inherent requirements are the abilities, knowledge and skills needed to complete the course and the proposed research project. They include the ability to:
- source, comprehend and analyse complex information;
- comprehend and apply principles of research integrity;
- possess behavioural and social attributes necessary to participate in the research;
- generate research data and outputs;
- communicate research knowledge and the application of research principles and practices;
- participate actively and safely in the research project.
The Doctor of Philosophy – Business and Economics welcomes applications from candidates with disabilities. The University will take all reasonable steps to enable the participation of students with disabilities.
Candidates who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this course are encouraged to discuss this with Student Equity and Disability Support.
For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), academic requirements for this course are articulated in the Course Overview, Learning Outcomes and Assessment sections of this entry.
Last updated: 7 November 2024