3194 Master of Philosophy
Faculty of Business and Economics
Master of Philosophy (3194) is a 2 years full-time, 0-credit-point, master’s degree (research) course from the Faculty of Business and Economics, taught at Malaysia, Peninsula and Clayton. Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.
- Credit points
- 0
- Duration
- 2 years full time
- 4 years part time
- Campus
- Malaysia, Peninsula, Clayton, Caulfield
- On campus
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
Enrolment in a master's by research degree involves the independent investigation of a research problem that has been formulated by you as the student. It is expected that the research you undertake will make a contribution to the discipline in which you are enrolled by applying, critiquing, analysing or interpreting that knowledge in ways that facilitate pathways for further learning. You will be supported in your research by a supervisory team.
Learning outcomes
These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.
Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:
- 1
Successful completion of the program will signify that the student has successfully completed a course of postgraduate training in research under academic supervision, and has submitted a thesis that the examiners have declared to be a contribution to knowledge and which demonstrates the student's capacity to carry out independent research.
- 2
The course learning outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9.
- 3
extend knowledge, expertise and skill through the application of research to business problems and issues.
- 4
gain experience in the design and implementation of research.
- 5
develop the ability to carry out independent research.
- 6
make a contribution to an existing body of knowledge by applying, clarifying or interpreting that knowledge.
Entry requirements
English language
Students will have to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements for a Master of Philosophy degree at Monash University.
Full documentary evidence in support of English Language Proficiency (ELP) must be submitted with applications for admission. Monash University reserves the right to seek further documentary evidence of ELP.
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Progression to further studies
Transfer to PhD
You may apply to upgrade to a PhD after a defined period (usually 9-12 months candidature, full-time or equivalent), provided that satisfactory progress has been made and certain conditions are met. Those students who want to upgrade from MPhil to PhD must achieve a mark of 70 per cent or higher in the compulsory coursework.
Malaysia Business School students who want to transfer from the MPhil to PhD must undertake relevant coursework of particular discipline area as enabling coursework and achieve a mark of 70 per cent or higher. Only the following PhD programs are available at the Malaysia Business School: Accounting, Management, Marketing, and Specialist Streams in Economics.
Notes for students
Conditions of enrolment
You will be required to complete:
- Monash Graduate Research Induction (online)
- Research Integrity (online)
- Respectful Research at Monash (online)
- Cultural Foundations: Building your knowledge of Australia's First Peoples (online)
- Faculty induction, including occupational health and safety (where required)
In addition, students may be required to undertake occupational health and safety training.
As a student of the university, you will be required to abide by all relevant statutes, regulations, policies and procedures. This includes maintaining satisfactory progress via regular milestone reviews in accordance with the Graduate Research Progress Management policy and procedures, ensuring you are undertaking research of an appropriate quality and scale as required by your course. You should refer to the University's current statutes and the University Policy Bank for links to relevant policies, procedures and guidelines.
Other information
Enrolment in a master's by research degree involves the independent investigation of a research problem that has been formulated by you as the student. It is expected that the research you undertake will make a contribution to the discipline in which you are enrolled by applying, critiquing, analysing or interpreting that knowledge in ways that facilitate pathways for further learning. You will be supported in your research by a supervisory team.
Contacts
- Academic Coordinator
- Professor Matthew Hall
Common questions
How long is Master of Philosophy?
2 years full time, 0 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 0 semesters of full-time study.
Where can I study Master of Philosophy?
At Malaysia, Peninsula, Clayton and Caulfield.
How do I plan my Master of Philosophy units?
Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.