Course Overview

About This Course

The Doctor of Philosophy - Melbourne Business School is offered through Melbourne Business School's Doctoral Program in Business Administration and Analytics, comprising two direct-entry PhD streams: Business Administration (requiring the equivalent of a 2-year Master of Commerce in the proposed specialisation) and Analytics (requiring the equivalent of a 4-year Australian undergraduate Honours degree). The program leverages the department's strong connections to industry, award-winning researchers and leadership expertise to support a small cohort of innovative graduate researchers, and is designed for high-achieving applicants with exceptional potential for generating cutting-edge research in business administration or analytics.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Melbourne

234 St. Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC 3006

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Student Information

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Tuition Fee

Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset Scholarship — eligible domestic students are exempt from tuition fees for up to 4 years

Duration

4 years full time / 8 years part time

Intakes

Flexible - see How to apply

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Business Administration stream: equivalent of a 2-year Master of Commerce in the proposed specialisation or area of interest
Analytics stream: equivalent of a 4-year Australian undergraduate Honours degree
Applicants must satisfy the University's English language requirements for graduate courses: IELTS overall 7.0 (writing 7.0, no band below 6.0), TOEFL internet-based 94 (writing 27, speaking 18, reading 13, listening 13), Pearson Test of English 72+ (written 75, no other skill below 60), or Cambridge English Advanced/CAE 185+ (Writing 185+, other skills 169+)
Applicants may be provisionally offered a place pending attainment of required English proficiency before commencing

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Prepares graduates for research and teaching careers at top-ranked educational institutions, and for careers where world-class research and advanced analytical skills are necessary
Graduates demonstrate command of a substantial and complex body of knowledge at the forefront of a discipline and can independently generate original knowledge and disseminate research findings in professional and international contexts
Alumni have gone on to academic roles such as Lecturer and Assistant Professor of Management at institutions including Monash University and the University of Maine

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units2 units

Thesis (Business Administration stream)

Original supervised PhD research in business administration, requiring equivalent of a 2-year Master of Commerce entry pathway.

Thesis (Analytics stream)

Original supervised PhD research in analytics, requiring equivalent of a 4-year Australian undergraduate Honours degree entry pathway.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the Doctor of Philosophy at Melbourne Business School take to complete?

The Doctor of Philosophy at Melbourne Business School takes 4 years to complete full time, or 8 years part time.

Where is the Doctor of Philosophy - Melbourne Business School delivered?

The Doctor of Philosophy - Melbourne Business School is delivered on campus at Parkville.

Is there a related doctoral program in business offered at the University of Melbourne?

Yes, the University of Melbourne also offers the Doctoral Program in Business Administration and Analytics, which prepares graduates for careers where world-class research and advanced analytical skills are necessary, available full time (4 years) or part time (8 years) on campus at Parkville.

Can I study the Doctor of Philosophy - Melbourne Business School part time?

Yes, the Doctor of Philosophy - Melbourne Business School can be studied part time, with a duration of 8 years for part-time students.

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

Click "Enquire Now" and tell us a little about yourself. It's free and takes 2 minutes.

Step 02

Submit Documents

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Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

Processing time: Offer letter issued within approximately 1 business days.

Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $83,000 to $112,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $112,000 to $145,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $145,000 to $185,000 per year

Career Paths

University Lecturer (Business / Management / Commerce)Senior Lecturer or Associate ProfessorFull Professor in Business SchoolPostdoctoral Research FellowResearch Director or Principal Researcher

Key Skills

Advanced quantitative and qualitative research designStatistical analysis and econometric modellingCritical literature review and synthesis of scholarly knowledgeAcademic writing and scholarly communicationResearch ethics and responsible conduct of research

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