Admission to PhD program
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the premier research degree offered by the University of Melbourne. Candidates are admitted to the community of scholars in their discipline upon presentation of an original and innovative work of research that exhibits high academic merit.
To be eligible for entry to the PhD Program with Coursework in Accounting and Business Information Systems applicants must have:
- a four-year honours degree from an Australian university, or a qualification or combination of qualifications considered by the University of Melbourne Research and Higher Degree (RHD) Committee to be equivalent;
- completed the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) with an overall score of at least 600.
English language requirements
All applicants must meet the English language requirements of the University. A summary of these requirements is available here.
The School of Graduate Studies
The School of Graduate Studies (SGS) is a central body which administers the PhD degree for the University of Melbourne. The School of Graduate Studies embodies the University's leadership in research education and commitment to postgraduate students.
The School of Graduate Studies web site contains the following detailed information:
- The University's PhD handbook
- Guidelines for citizens and permanent residents of Australia and citizens of New Zealand (including application forms)
- Scholarship information
Enquiries
Please direct all enquires about the PhD Program to the Academic Services Officer, Sarah Anthony.