Overview

The Doctoral Program in Accounting at the University of Melbourne is made up of a 2-year Master of Commerce coursework program followed by a 3-year PhD.

Generous scholarships (full fee waivers and a stipend of AUD$30,000 per year) are available for high-performing applicants through the University of Melbourne.

Top-up funding of AUD $10,000 available for research, experiments and conferences during the research phase of the program.

Our PhD graduates have accepted positions at leading institutions both within Australia and internationally including the Australian National University, Monash University, Columbia University, Minnesota State University, Fordham and Singapore Management University.

Where will this take me?

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 necessary.

Programme Structure

Areas of specialisation:

Capital markets-based accounting research

Contracting theory and research

Earnings management

Valuation

International financial reporting

Performance management

Performance impact of corporate downsizing

Strategic cost management

Strategy implementation

Management control system design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

200 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Accounting View 6 other PhDs in Accounting in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code: 056955G | 092763

Previous academic transcripts, including evidence of completions if applicable.
Evidence of English language requirements
GMAT/GRE score sheets
Curriculum Vitae. A current CV outlining your all complete and incomplete academic qualifications and work experience, and details of any research publications (if relevant).

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 AUD per year during 60 months.
National

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 AUD per year during 60 months.

Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) funded: domestic students are exempt from paying tuition fees.

Living costs for Melbourne

1501 - 2659 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Accounting.

Available Scholarships

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