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PhD

How to apply - Research and proposal stage

If you are interested in undertaking a PhD or Master of Management (Research) at Melbourne Business School follow these steps:

  1. Ensure that you meet the PhD or Master of Management (Research) admission requirements, both academic and English language.
  2. As the PhD is administered by The University of Melbourne and is undertaken through a School or Department of the University, all applicants should read carefully the information from the School of Graduate Studies (http://www.gradstudies.unimelb.edu.au/) for University requirements as well as application forms and links to scholarship information. All international applicants should also refer to the International Centre of the University for further information relating to fees, language requirement, entry, visas etc. (http://www.unimelb.edu.au/international)
  3. Investigate the research interests of faculty at MBS. Profiles of faculty can be found in the ‘Faculty & Research section of the website and clicking on individual staff members’ names.
  4. If there is a particular faculty member you would like to work with, please contact them by email. Outline your area of research interest and attach your CV.
  5. Based on the advice of the faculty member, write a brief proposal (approx. 1000 words), which is clear and specific about your proposed area of investigation, and specify the faculty member you wish to work with.
  6. Send your proposal, CV and covering letter via e-mail to the PhD Co-ordinator, Dr Jody Evans (j.evans@mbs.edu)

    Once we have received your proposal and covering letter, it will be reviewed by the PhD Co-ordinator. You will be advised via e-mail as to whether an official application should be lodged.

    Being advised to lodge an application does not guarantee the offer of a place in the PhD program. It is an acknowledgment that, should you lodge an application, it will be given careful consideration by the PhD Committee. Acceptance into the PhD program will be largely dependent on:

    • supervisors having the expertise to cover the proposed area of research
    • supervisor availability within the area of research interest
    • available physical resources
    • appropriateness of the applicant’s academic background
  7. Formal application

    On being advised to lodge a formal application, local PhD applicants should download and complete the application form from http://www.gradstudies.unimelb.edu.au/pgstudy/forms/PhD_Probationary.pdf

The completed application form and “Notification of Lodgement” slip should then be submitted to:

The School of Graduate Studies
University of Melbourne
Grattan Street
Parkville Victoria Australia 3052

Please also forward a copy of your application to:

Dr Jody Evans
PhD Co-ordinator
Melbourne Business School
200 Leicester Street
Carlton Victoria Australia 3053

There are various methods of applying for the PhD program if you are an international student. Please visit http://www.unimelb.edu.au/international for details.

Master of Management (Research)

Prospective Master of Management (Research) students should download and fill out Master of Management (Research) application form and lodge same together with all relevant data to Postgraduate Co-ordinator at MBS.