Program Overview

Doctoral Program in Business Administration and Analytics

Overview

The Doctoral Program in Business Administration and Analytics is offered in the Department of Business Administration. The program comprises two direct-entry Doctor of Philosophy streams, each with specific pathway entry requirements:

• Business Administration: requires the equivalent of a 2-year Master of Commerce in the proposed specialisation or area of interest
• Analytics: requires the equivalent of a 4-year Australian undergraduate Honours degree

The department leverages its strong connections to industry, award-winning researchers, and the expertise of its leadership team to support the studies and professional development of a small cohort of innovative graduate researchers to success. The program is specifically designed for high-achieving applicants with exceptional potential for generating cutting-edge research in business administration or analytics.

Course Structure

The program is designed to be completed in:

• 4 years full-time
• 8 years part-time

The program is offered on campus at Parkville, with flexible intake options.

Fees

The program offers Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) places, which provide tuition fee support.

Related Study Areas

The program is related to the following study areas:

• Business administration
• Business and economics
• Economics, econometrics and analytics

Admission Criteria

The program has specific entry requirements, including the equivalent of a 2-year Master of Commerce for the Business Administration stream, or a 4-year Australian undergraduate Honours degree for the Analytics stream.

Research Areas

The program supports research in business administration and analytics, with a focus on generating cutting-edge research in these fields. Graduate research supervision areas and availability can be found through the university's expert database.

Career Outcomes

The program is designed to support the development of high-achieving graduate researchers, with a focus on generating cutting-edge research in business administration or analytics. The program's strong connections to industry and award-winning researchers provide a supportive environment for professional development and career success.