Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Duration

3-4 years (full-time) or 6-8 years (part-time)

Type

Research

Intake

15 January, 1 May, 15 July, and 15 October (subject to availability of supervision). Flexibility may apply for students whose enrolment is supported by external funding.

Fees

In 2026, the annual tuition fees for this course are:

• RM48,480 for Malaysian students
• RM54,720 for international students.

General fees:

• Application (once only) - RM100
• Registration (once only) - RM200
• General amenities (per semester) - RM100
• International student pass application - Click here.

The scale of Monash's research capabilities and breadth of specialist expertise within the School of Business offer you exciting opportunities across the full range of applied business and policy disciplines.

You’ll be required to submit for assessment a thesis of not more than 80,000 words in one of the following research areas:

• Accounting
• Business law and taxation
• Management
• Marketing
• Business and economics
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Econometrics and business statistics.

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Monash's international reputation offers graduates career and research opportunities in Malaysia and around the world.

You'll have a highly respected qualification that positions you well for employment in multinational corporations, government and non-governmental organisations, and universities.

Top 100 in the world
Your degree will be recognised wherever you want to work or study in the world. Monash University is ranked (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026):

• No. 36 in the world for Economics and Econometrics
• No. 38 in the world for Accounting and Finance
• No. 49 in the world for Marketing
• No. 57 in the world for Business and Management Studies.

Quality assured
The School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business and is a signatory of the UN's Principles for Responsible Management Education initiative.

Benefit from expert supervision
You'll work with some of the world’s most inspiring and distinguished researchers in a stimulating, supportive and professional environment.

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Entry requirements

To enter Monash University, you must satisfy particular academic, English language and age requirements.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training, qualifications and ability to pursue the proposed course of study. In all cases, the qualifications described below are expected to be equivalent to Australian Qualifications Framework levels and standards.

In considering applicants' qualifications from international institutions, the Graduate Research Committee (GRC) will consider a range of qualifications, publications, experience and demonstrated research capacity.

Standard entry

The minimum academic qualification requirements for admission into a PhD or doctoral course are:

• A bachelor’s degree of at least four years in a relevant discipline, which includes a research thesis or project, with a minimum overall average grade of an honours degree equivalent to the Second Class Honours Division A; or
• A master's degree in a relevant discipline which includes a research thesis or project equivalent to at least 25 percent of one year of full-time study, with a minimum overall average grade of honours equivalent to the Second Class Honours Division A; or
• A qualification, or combination of qualifications and relevant professional experience, deemed equivalent by the GRC (or delegate).

Please refer to the Admission criteria for more details.

Application process