Postgraduate research
Be inspired to think profoundly and develop independent cutting-edge research with a UNSW Business School Postgraduate Research Degree. Our degrees have been designed to equip graduate research students with the rigorous skills required for a successful career in the world’s elite institutions and research centres. With the guidance of world-class academic experts, you’ll make a valuable impact on future research and practices in your chosen field.
Our Degrees
Our unique Postgraduate Research degrees offer professional development opportunities that will boost your future research career. With full financial support, you'll conduct impactful research from a number of subject areas including Accounting, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Information Systems, Management, Actuarial Studies and much more under areas of specialisation below.
Applicants are required to submit an Expression of Interest to their specific school and receive an Invitation to Apply before formally applying through the University-wide Apply Online system.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Accounting
Program Code 1521
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Banking & Finance
Program code 1561
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Economics
Program code 1540
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Management
Program code 1605
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Marketing
Program code 1550
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Risk and Actuarial Studies
Program code 1545
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Taxation & Business Law
Program code 1535
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Commerce & Economics
Program code 2585
Scholarships
Scholarships and full tuition waivers for both Australian and international students are available. During your candidature we’ll provide the funding support to present your research in international conferences.
For more information, contact our Business School Research Office.
Postgraduate Research Coordinators
Our Postgraduate Research Coordinators are experienced senior members of the academic staff and the central point of contact for research students. We’ll help guide you through your research program, monitoring your progress and answering any questions you might have.
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