Duration
5 years full time
Mode (Location)
On campus (Parkville)
Intake
July
Key dates
Key dates
Fees
Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) places available
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Career outcomes
Overview
The Melbourne Business School Doctoral program prepares graduates for research and teaching careers at top-ranked educational institutions and for careers where world-class research and advanced analytical skills are required.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of the PhD, the graduate researcher will be able to:
- demonstrate command of a substantial and complex body of knowledge at the forefront of a discipline
- independently and systematically engage in critical reflection, synthesis and evaluation
- independently and systematically develop, adapt and implement research methodologies to extend and redefine existing knowledge
- independently and systematically generate original knowledge and understanding such that they can make a substantial contribution to a discipline
- disseminate research findings effectively in the professional arena and in an international context
- demonstrate autonomy, authoritative judgement and responsibility as an expert and scholar
- demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, research ethics and integrity.
Graduate attributes
For graduate attributes, refer to the Graduate Research Hub.
Success stories
Dr Angela Chen
"I had a career in industry before I was accepted into the Doctoral Program in Management at the University of Melbourne. Some important skills I learned during my academic training include how to think critically and comprehensively about a phenomenon, and how to communicate it so others can benefit from the knowledge I acquire from my research. I also really enjoyed the fact that I could conduct research on a topic I was passionate about. I would highly recommend this program to anyone who is interested in receiving excellent training that enables them to conduct world class research and contribute new knowledge about a topic they care deeply about."
Dr Markus Goelz
"I work as a Lead FAL Customer Manager for the A320 Family at Airbus and I am the fleet manager for China Southern and Vietnam Airlines. My job requires a high degree of coordination between our various internal departments (such as sales, contracts, quality, engineering and production line), airworthiness authorities, and customers from all around the world. The PhD has equipped me with the skills to analyse the various situations I face every day and to quickly ponder different approaches in order to find solutions to the satisfaction of both Airbus and our customers."
Dr Agus Putra Wicaksana
"The five-year doctoral program in Management and Marketing at the University of Melbourne is the only one of its kind in Australia. The first two-year coursework phase has provided me with a sound understanding of research philosophy and approaches, whereas the three-year research phase has shaped my capabilities to execute research independently. I was also involved in teaching within the department and provided with several grants to attend conferences in Europe and the Oceania region. Being on a full scholarship was also helpful in focusing my attention on research and personal development. It is truly an excellent research training program for my career as an academic."