Course Overview

About This Course

The Master of Philosophy - Economics and Commerce (course code MR-PHILECO) was a research higher degree expected to be completed in 1.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time. This course is discontinued and not listed on the live study.unimelb.edu.au course finder or the current Handbook, having been superseded by the Master of Philosophy - Business and Economics (and subsequently by faculty-wide research degree naming conventions). This content is sourced from the archived 2010 University Handbook, the most recent edition in which this specific title appeared; the archived entry itself contained minimal detail, referring readers to a separate faculty page for full course information.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Melbourne

234 St. Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC 3006

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Discontinued course (archived 2010 Handbook entry, not applicable to current/future intakes)
No detailed entry requirements were recorded in the archived Handbook entry itself

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

This course is discontinued; no current career outcomes data is available
Superseded by the Master of Philosophy - Business and Economics, which covers this research pathway

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units1 units

Thesis (Master of Philosophy)

Original supervised research in economics and commerce, completed over 1.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of degree is the Master of Philosophy - Economics and Commerce?

The Master of Philosophy - Economics and Commerce is a graduate research degree offered by the University of Melbourne, available for study on campus at Parkville.

Can I study the Master of Philosophy - Economics and Commerce part time?

Based on similar Master of Philosophy programs listed on the University of Melbourne website, such programs are typically available in both full-time and part-time modes; however, specific study mode details for this course were not confirmed on the page.

Where is the Master of Philosophy - Economics and Commerce delivered?

The course is delivered on campus at the University of Melbourne's Parkville campus.

Is the Master of Philosophy - Economics and Commerce a research degree?

Yes, the Master of Philosophy - Economics and Commerce falls under the graduate research category, as indicated by the study level filters on the University of Melbourne's course search page.

What related doctoral programs are available alongside this master's degree?

The University of Melbourne also offers related doctoral programs including the Doctoral Program in Economics, described as the leading PhD program in the region and among the world's top graduate research programs, as well as the Doctoral Program in Finance, which has the largest and most well-developed set of doctoral subjects on offer in Australia.

Application

How to Apply

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $58,000 to $76,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $76,000 to $100,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $100,000 to $140,000 per year

Career Paths

Graduate AccountantFinancial AnalystManagement ConsultantBusiness AnalystMarketing Coordinator

Key Skills

Financial analysis and reportingAccounting principles and practiceStrategic business planning and decision-makingData analysis and business analyticsMarketing strategy and consumer behaviour

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