Graduate Research
Through its strong base of Masters by Research and PhD programs, the Melbourne GSM is developing the next generation of researchers, policy makers and thought leaders in business and economics.
Academic staff are active researchers in all of our main disciplines, with a particular strength in economics. Our academic staff publish their research widely in leading international and Australian journals and present at significant international conferences. They are also active as editors and board members of journals and organise international research conferences at the University.
Advanced coursework is a feature of our programs, giving our candidates a strong preparation for their research projects. Graduates from our PhD programs have gone on to highly successful academic and professional careers around the globe.
Areas of study
Masters Degrees by Research
- Master of Commerce in the area of Actuarial Studies
Masters Degrees with Coursework and Research Components
- Master of Economics
- Master of Commerce (Finance)
- Master of Commerce (Management)
- Master of Commerce (Marketing)
Doctoral Degrees
- PhD with Coursework (Accounting and Business Information Systems)
- PhD with Coursework (Economics)
- PhD by Thesis (in the Area of Actuarial Studies)
- PhD with Coursework (Finance)
- PhD with Coursework (Melbourne Institute)
- PhD in Management and Marketing
Pathways to the PhD
The Master of Economics, Master of Commerce (Finance), Master of Commerce (Management) and Master of Commerce (Marketing) are coursework programs that incorporate a research project. All of these programs offer pathways to PhD study for interested students.
More information
- How and when to apply
- Scholarships
- Fees
- Frequently asked questions for prospective research students
- Download the Melbourne GSM 2010 Prospectus (PDF 3349 Kb)
- Visit the School of Graduate Research website
- Queries about research programs should be directed to research-melbgsm@unimelb.edu.au