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Doctor of Philosophy - Business and Economics (DR-PHILBE)

Doctorate by Research Year: 2021 Delivered: On Campus (Parkville)

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Associate Professor Anish Nagpal Assistant Dean (Graduate Research)

Melbourne Business School [email protected]

The degree of Doctor of Philosophy signifies that the holder has undertaken a substantial piece of original research, which has been conducted and reported by the holder under proper academic supervision and in a research environment for a prescribed period.

The PhD thesis demonstrates authority in the candidate's field and shows evidence of command of knowledge in relevant fields. It shows that the candidate has a thorough grasp of the appropriate methodological techniques and an awareness of their limitations. The thesis also makes a distinct contribution to knowledge. Its contribution to knowledge rests on originality of approach and / or interpretation of the findings and, in some cases, the discovery of new facts. The thesis demonstrates an ability to communicate research findings effectively in the professional arena and in an international context. It is a careful, rigorous and sustained piece of work demonstrating that a research 'apprenticeship' is complete and the holder is admitted to the community of scholars in the discipline.

In scope, the PhD thesis differs from a research Masters thesis chiefly by its deeper and more comprehensive treatment of the chosen subject. It is written succinctly, in English, unless approval has been given for the thesis to be written in a language other than English. The normal length of a PhD thesis is 80,000 words, exclusive of words in tables, maps, bibliographies and appendices. Footnotes are included as part of the word limit. The thesis should not exceed 100,000 words (or equivalent) without special approval from the Research Higher Degrees Committee.

Last updated: 4 June 2022

Doctoral Program in Economics

Study level, course detail, intake time, standard duration, about the course.

The Doctoral Program in Economics at the University of Melbourne is the leading PhD program in the region and sits among the world’s top graduate research programs. This program is jointly offered by the Department of Economics and Australia’s pre-eminent economic and social policy research institution, the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research. The diversity and depth of available research advisors and research topics in theoretical and applied economics in Australia is unparalleled in the region.

Requirements

Average score.

At least 75% in the final year

Overall 7.0 with 7.0 in writing (no band less than 6.0)

Background requirements, the university of melbourne.

Institute Ranking

#41 in qs world university rankings 2021, #3 in australia, program ranking, #1 in australia for economics & econometrics, #23 in the world. *qs world university rankings by subject 2020.

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Business and economics

Our business and economics researchers are responding to big global challenges as part of a connected community of world-class academics. We’re helping drive progress in this time of economic, social and environmental upheaval.

Melbourne Business School (MBS) offers graduate researchers a rigorous and enriching experience and will prepare you for a career in academic teaching and research, or with top educational, industry and government institutions.

You will join a talented, passionate and collaborative research community of peers, researchers and supportive supervisors.

Explore our research

Research opportunities exist within each of these disciplines:

• Actuarial studies
• Business administration and analytics
• Decision, risk and financial sciences

Research centres and institutes

Our Faculty hosts a wide range of  specialist research centres, networks and laboratories . These span the areas of accounting, finance, economics, management and marketing, and actuarial studies. They include:

• Centre for Accounting and Industry Partnerships
• Centre for Asian Business and Economics
• Centre for Brain, Mind and Markets
• Centre for Business Analytics
• Experimental Economics Laboratory
• International Centre for Research in Organisational Discourse, Strategy and Change

Learn how we're making a difference

The University of Melbourne is a key influencer of governments, businesses and community groups, and the  Melbourne Institute is Australia’s pre-eminent economic and social policy research centre.

The Institute collaborates with the Department of Social Services to learn about Australian households and family life via the  Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia Survey (HILDA) which has been collecting powerful insights for more than 20 years.

Collaborate with other disciplines

Engaging with experts outside your field helps you reflect on the world in different ways and, as a graduate researcher, you will have the opportunity to work with researchers from other disciplines across the University.

Many of the Faculty’s research centres bring together experts from different disciplines and industries, and you could also join one of the University’s multidisciplinary research initiatives.

Depending on the topic, you might work with experts from areas including:

• Environment

Initiatives and institutes that relate to business and economics include:

• Creativity and Wellbeing Hallmark Research Initiative
• Economic and Social Participation Hallmark Research Initiative
• Statelessness Hallmark Research Initiative
• Melbourne Disability Institute
• Melbourne Social Equity Institute
• Melbourne Energy Institute

Graduate researchers also have access to many other interdisciplinary research opportunities across the University, including PhD Programs .

Partner with an overseas institution

Our international joint PhD opportunities allow you to access expertise, training and resources from two institutions, and spend a minimum of 12 months studying overseas. Some of our joint PhD projects have included:

• A study in partnership with KU Leuven investigating new insurance pricing paradigms for emerging risks and the interplay between the valuation of insurance liabilities and the securitisation of emerging risks.

Explore more  fully-funded joint PhD projects .

Work in a stimulating environment

Graduate researchers can access a vast network of resources across the Faculty and the University. This includes the specialist Giblin Eunson library, and more than 12 other individual libraries. Each has a world-class collection of books, journals, films, maps and databases.

Engage with industry

Eligible graduate researchers can apply for internships through the  Australian Postgraduate Research Intern program . The program connects you with industry through short-term research projects and empowers you to thrive in a practical work environment. APR-I is the industry arm of the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute and is supported by the Australian Government’s Department of Education.

Exceptional graduate researchers have gone on to forge impressive careers in Australia and internationally. Recent career placements include:

• Australian National University
• Monash University
• Nottingham University Business School
• Nuffield College, Oxford University
• Tilburg School of Management and Economics
• University of Chicago
• University of Manchester
• University of Pittsburgh
• University of Western Australia
• World Health Organization

Meet our alumni

Learn about the successful teaching and research careers forged by members of our engaged alumni community:

• Accounting:  Poh Sun
• Business administration:  Alyson Meister 
• Finance:  Yichao Zhu 
• Management:  Sofie Arjon Schütte
• Check if your program of interest requires you to search for a supervisor .
• Find out more about  how to apply .
• Explore the Faculty of Business and Economics website to learn about research opportunities.
• Read about the latest research findings in business and economics .

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PhD in Economics

The PhD program in Economics is offered by the Research School of Economics (RSE), and caters to candidates of the highest academic ambition. RSE offers a diverse and stimulating intellectual environment, attracting candidates as well as faculty from all over the world. The School values open academic discourse, encourages collaboration, and is continuously searching for ideas that push and shift the research frontier. Our world-class faculty teach, supervise and support candidates on their journeys to become thought leaders in academia, government, national and international research institutions, think tanks, and business.

CRICOS #: 048345A

Duration: 2 to 4 years full time (4 to 8 years part time)

Before you submit an application for entry to the program, you should:

• ensure you meet the admission requirements outlined below.
• identify potential supervisors – that is, one or two academic economists at ANU who conduct research in your area of interest.

You can find information on researchers and their research areas in the  ANU researchers database  and  RSE staff directory .

While other ANU schools may recommend contacting potential supervisors before submitting an application,  this is not required  for entry into RSE’s PhD program. Instead, you only need to list the name(s) of potential supervisors in your online application form.

Potential supervisors cannot guarantee entry into the PhD program. Admission will depend on the strength of your application relative to others in the pool.

After you’ve completed the steps above, you can proceed with an  online application .

Application deadlines

The first semester of the ANU academic year starts in February, and the second semester starts in July. In general, successful applicants will start their PhD program with RSE in Semester 1 of the following year. While all applications for first semester entry must be submitted  before 31 October,  international applicants wishing to be considered for an  ANU scholarship  should submit their applications  before   31 August .

To be considered for a scholarship, your application must be accompanied by all the supporting documents listed below, including the referee reports. Request for referee reports are triggered and sent to your nominated referees at the time of submission of program application. It is thus important that you submit your application in advance (2-3 weeks) to allow time for your referees to provide their reports prior to the scholarship deadline.

If you’re currently completing an academic degree and haven’t yet received your final results and transcript, you should still submit all available documents before the deadline, and forward remaining results once you receive them. We won’t make a final decision on your application until we’ve received all the required documents.

If you’re admitted to the program, you’ll be expected to attend the pre-PhD summer course, Mathematical Techniques for Advanced Economic Analysis, which is offered during January and February, before the start of the semester.

Due to the sequencing of the coursework required for our PhD program, we’ll only consider applications for entry in the second semester (starting in July) if you have completed the ANU Master of Economics, or if you have a strong background in mathematical and statistical techniques.

ANU Master of Economics students interested in applying for entry into our PhD program should discuss their applications with the RSE Masters convenor  after completing the first year of the Master coursework ). All applications for entry in Semester 2 must be submitted  before  31 March .

The admission requirements for the PhD program in Economics reflect the advanced knowledge in economics that candidates will need to undertake the coursework component of the degree, and the research experience and skills needed to successfully undertake and complete the research thesis.

The minimum qualification requirement for admission to the PhD program in Economics is:

• a Bachelor degree with First Class Honours or Second Class Honours Division A in economics from an approved university, or
• a Bachelor degree with First Class Honours or Second Class Honours Division A in mathematics and/or statistics from an approved university, which includes a major or equivalent in economics, and a final grade at least of distinction in a third-year economics course, or
• an ANU Master of Economics, or an equivalent postgraduate qualification  in economics  from an approved university, with results that the convenor deems to be at least equivalent to Second Class Honours Division A at ANU.

Additionally, you will have to show evidence of your:

• advanced knowledge of microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory and econometrics
• adequate background in mathematical methods and mathematical economics (at a minimum, at the level of the book  Mathematics for Economists  by Simon and Blume)
• research experience, e.g. in the form of an honours or Master thesis or research project, at a standard equivalent to a Second Class Honours Division A degree.

Admission to the PhD program in Economics is competitive and we can only admit a limited number of applicants each year. Meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee you a place in the program.

If you don’t satisfy the eligibility criteria, or if you have the required qualifications but would prefer to have a refresher before applying to enter the PhD program, you can choose to first complete the  Master of Economics .

English language requirements

All applicants must satisfy the University’s  English language admission requirements . An international applicant who is not a native English speaker may satisfy these requirements by submitting evidence of an  IELTS  overall score of at least 6.5, and with no component less than 6.0, or a paper-based  TOEFL  score of at least 570, with at least 4.5 in the essay component.

Application and supporting documentation

You must submit your application online via the  ANU Application Manager .

In addition to the standard information required in the online application, you must submit the following supporting documents as part of your application:

• transcripts from previous study
• a brief research proposal that outlines your proposed area of research and the questions that you plan to address as part of your PhD thesis – see guidelines on how to  prepare a persuasive research proposal
• a copy of your honours or Master thesis
• details about your previous study in economics (e.g. course outlines of advanced economic theory and econometrics courses taken, including details of textbooks used)
• official  TOEFL  or  IELTS  results (where applicable) to demonstrate that you satisfy the University’s  English language requirements
• nomination of three referees. A referee report form will automatically be sent to the referees you list in your online application. Your application will be complete and ready for assessment once we receive all documents, including referee reports.

GRE requirement

As part of your application, you must also submit your  GRE General Test  results. The GRE  designated   institution code  for the  ANU College of Business and Economics  is  7833 . You should use this code to submit your official GRE results.

You’re exempt from the GRE requirement if you’ve already completed some of the coursework required for the PhD as part of an ANU Master of Economics or ANU Honours in Economics degree. Similarly, you’re exempt if you’ve completed an Honours in Economics degree from an Australian or New Zealand university, but we encourage you to provide GRE results to improve your chances of admission and scholarship support.

Offers of admission

The HDR (higher degree by research) convenor will review all complete applications submitted by the relevant deadline.

If your application is short-listed, you may be required to attend an interview (face to face or online).

We may send you an offer of admission if you satisfy the eligibility criteria and your area of interest matches those of RSE academics with supervisory capacity. However, since admission is competitive and supervisory capacity is limited, we won’t send any offers of admission until  after the relevant application deadline , irrespective of the date when you submit your application.

The PhD program in Economics consists of two components –  coursework  and  research .

Candidates undertake the research component after successfully completing the required coursework.

PhD coursework component

Pre-phd course.

All admitted candidates are expected to arrive in Canberra four to six weeks before the beginning of the semester and attend the pre-PhD course in Mathematical Techniques for Advanced Economic Analysis.

Candidates undertaking a PhD are normally required to successfully complete eight semester-length courses (including five compulsory courses) over two consecutive semesters of full-time study. Candidates holding the ANU Master of Economics degree may be exempt from part of the coursework requirement, at the discretion of the HDR convenor.

The coursework for the PhD in Economics consists of:

• ECON8011  Microeconomic Theory
• ECON8022  Macroeconomic Theory (Master)
• EMET8014  Advanced Econometrics I
• ECON8021  Topics in Microeconomic Theory
• ECON8001  Topics in Macroeconomics
• EMET8008  Advanced Econometrics II
• ECON8053  Game Theory
• ECON8076  Topics in Game Theory
• ECON8080  Advanced Behavioral Economics
• ECON8050  Economic Growth 
• ECON8009  International Monetary Economics
• ECON8070  Political Economy of Macroeconomic Policy
• ECON8014  Computational Methods in Economics
• EMET8001  Applied Micro-Econometrics
• EMET8010  Applied Macro and Financial Econometrics
• EMET8012  Business and Economic Forecasting
• MATH6110  Analysis 1: Metric Spaces and Applications
• MATH6212  Analysis 2: Lebesgue Integration and Hilbert Spaces
• MATH6214  Advanced Functional Analysis, Spectral Theory and Applications
• ECON8002  Applied Welfare Economics
• ECON8003  Economic Policy Issues
• ECON8010  The Economics of Taxation and Redistribution
• ECON8034  Public Sector Economics
• ECON8041  Labour Economics and Industrial Relations
• ECON8039  Health Economics
• ECON8037  Financial Economics
• ECON8038  Industrial Organisation
• ECON8047  Law and Economics
• ECON8040  Resource and Environmental Economics
• ECON8015  International Economics
• ECON8006  International Trade Theory

PhD research component

Upon successful completion of the compulsory courses and electives, PhD candidates proceed to the research component of their program. PhD candidates with two or more fails in their coursework cannot proceed to the research component.

The research component normally takes 36 months of full-time research. During this time, candidates write their thesis.

In each of the three years of research (when studying full-time), each candidate is expected to present their research at one of the  seminars run by RSE .

Research supervisory panel

When a PhD candidate is admitted to the program, a provisional supervisor – usually the HDR convenor – oversees the candidate’s progress until a primary supervisor is appointed. The Director of the School and the HDR convenor determine the primary supervisor and supervisory panel in consultation with the candidates.

Sometimes candidates change their topic, and this could necessitate changes in the supervisory panel. These changes are coordinated by the primary supervisor or the HDR convenor. All supervisory changes have to be approved by the convenor of the program and the Delegated Authority in accordance with ANU HDR policies and procedures.

RSE research seminar program

The RSE  research seminar series  consists of weekly seminars presented by national and international researchers. PhD candidates are expected to attend and participate regularly in the seminars throughout their candidature. Beginning with their thesis proposal review, candidates are also expected to present in the seminar series at least once every year.

Research integrity training

Within three to six months of enrolment, all PhD candidates must complete the  Research Integrity Training  and pass the exam. Completion of this course and exam is a compulsory milestone for all PhD candidates.

Thesis proposal review

In their second year of study, PhD candidates must submit a thesis proposal for review by their supervisory panel. The purpose of the review is to assess the originality, significance, adequacy and achievability of the candidate’s thesis plan.

The candidate generally submits their thesis proposal in conjunction with their first seminar presentation. The proposal includes a description of the research to be undertaken in the thesis, and a summary of the thesis structure and time plan. Successful completion of the thesis proposal review is required to continue in the program.

Annual progress review

It is University policy that each candidate’s progress be reviewed periodically. In each year of their program, PhD candidates are required to submit an  annual plan and report  as a basis for periodic progress review. This document provides details on work completed by the candidate since the previous review, current progress, and any problems that may impact their research. It also outlines the coursework and research the candidate intends to undertake in the following 12 months.

Oral Presentation

In their final year, candidates are required to give a final  oral presentation  on their research, usually three months before submitting their thesis.

Read more about  research candidate milestones .

Thesis submission and examination

The culmination of the PhD in Economics is a written thesis which, upon completion, is submitted for examination. The thesis is examined by two or three experts in the relevant field.

The PhD degree is awarded on the basis of the examination of the thesis. The examiners would be aware that the candidate has completed coursework requirements, but the level of performance in coursework is not taken into account in examining the candidate’s thesis for the award of the degree.

For more information on the process, visit our page on  submitting a thesis .

For information about scholarships available to HDR candidates, visit our page on  scholarships and fees .

Read details of some of our alumni’s recent  job placements .

A list of current PhD candidates in Economics is available on the RSE website .

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Economics

About the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Economics

UNSW’s Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Economics is offered by one of the world's top institutions in Economics (ranked 42nd in QS Subject Rankings - 2023) and will equip you with the expertise needed to become a globally focused and socially engaged researcher. 

You’ll be joining a cohort of high-achieving research students in tackling modern-day challenges at the forefront of economics, working alongside leaders in the field. This is your opportunity to become integrated into the UNSW Business School’s community of scholars.

The program is comprised of two components. You’ll begin by undertaking rigorous coursework covering microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, econometrics and applied economic analysis. As part of your doctoral program, you’ll also be involved in research projects even from an early stage. This research training will equip you with the skills required to identify, analyse and solve problems in the field. 

You’ll then pursue independent research under the supervision of high-profile UNSW academics, culminating in a doctoral thesis. Your PhD thesis will allow you to showcase your research skills and enable you to make an original contribution to the field of Economics. There will also be exciting opportunities throughout to interact with industry leaders, and to develop your teaching portfolio.

Our training is geared toward preparing you for a career in academia, although other career paths (e.g., consulting, government, industry, non-profit) are also enabled.

The vast majority of our higher degree research students are supported through a tuition waiver and stipend of around A$35-45K per year.

Before formally applying or contacting potential supervisors, you must complete an Expression of Interest (EOI) by sending the required material to [email protected] . Please read the "Instructions for Applicants" section below.

PhD program structure

Stream 1: 1-year of masters’ coursework + 3-year phd program (fully funded for coursework and phd).

Key Information:

• 1-year of Masters’ Coursework + 3-year PhD Program (fully funded both for coursework and PhD)
• The program starts in Term 1 (early February)
• No part-time option is available

Year One: Master of Pre-Doctoral Business Studies (MPDBS)

Year one will equip you with the skills required to identify, analyse and solve problems in the field, while helping you formulate your research agenda and identify potential thesis supervisors for the PhD component of the program. 

You will undertake coursework covering microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, econometrics and applied economic analysis. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop practical research skills by assisting in research projects. Upon successful completion of the first year, you’ll be awarded a Master of Pre-Doctoral Business Studies. 

A brief overview of the first year is presented below. Please visit the UNSW Handbook for full course structure details.

• Term 1:  COMM8100  + ECON7001  +  ECON7004
• Term 2:  COMM8102  +  ECON7002  + Research Assistance Work
• Term 3:  COMM8103  +  ECON7101  +  ECON7102

Year Two: Specialised Coursework and Identification of Thesis Topic

Year two will help you in further developing skills specialized towards dealing with the challenges relevant to your research topic. You’ll continue in the Economics stream with a further year of advanced coursework. 

You’ll choose up to eight additional research courses from a range of electives in consultation with your supervisor and PGRC, with the opportunity to take subjects outside of your specialised discipline. In year two, you’ll also be identifying your thesis topic with the aid of your supervisor. 

You’ll engage in literature review and research design and present your research proposal to the School of Economics at the end of the year.

Years Three – Four: Original Research and Your Doctoral Thesis

In the final three years of the program, you will be focused on conducting full-time research and completing your doctoral thesis. 

This is your opportunity to address some of the biggest challenges at the frontier of Economics and make a significant contribution to the field. Your research will offer new ways of critical thinking and withstand critical analysis from expert researchers in the area.

Stream 2: Direct Entry into the 3-year PhD Program

• Direct Entry into the 3-year PhD Program
• Note: it requires outside scholarship (or ARC Funding Support from your selected supervisor) AND a degree in Economics with research component (e.g., First-class Honours or Master’s in Economics) 
• You are expected to start in Term 1 (early February)
• A part-time option may be available (subject to approval)

Year One: Coursework and Identification of Thesis Topic

Year one will equip you with skills required to identify, analyse and solve problems relevant to your research topic.

You’ll choose up to eight research courses from a range of electives in consultation with your supervisor and PGRC, with an opportunity to take subjects outside of your specialised discipline.

These will include the four core courses listed below (unless you are exempted from taking them). You’ll also be identifying your thesis topic with the aid of your supervisor.

You’ll engage in literature review and research design and present your research proposal to the School of Economics at the end of the year. 

• Term 1:  ECON7001  +  ECON7004
• Term 2:  COMM8102  +  ECON7002

Years Two – Three: Original Research and Your Doctoral Thesis

In the final three years of the program, you will be focused on conducting full-time research and completing your doctoral thesis.

This is your opportunity to address some of the biggest challenges at the frontier of Economics and make a significant contribution to the field.

Your research will offer new ways of critical thinking and withstand critical analysis from expert researchers in the area.

Instructions for Applicants

Before formally applying or contacting potential supervisors, you need to complete the Expression of Interest (EOI) process by sending the following material to [email protected] . The EOI process opens 27 May  and closes 26 August . Only selected applicants will be invited to apply via the UNSW central portal.  

Important: make sure that you satisfy the UNSW academic and language entry requirements before submitting your EOI. Please read the Entry Requirements  section below. 

Subject: MPDBS Application

• Your name, citizenship, and whether you are a citizen or permanent resident of Australia.
• Your degree(s), institution(s) and year(s) of completion of previous studies.
• A list of advanced economics, mathematics and statistics courses taken and the grades you obtained for these courses.
• Names of two references (recommendation letter writers) and their contact details (e.g., affiliation, title, email).
• Names of two academics you wish to work with at UNSW.
• Three to five academic papers you have recently read that relevant for your research interest.

Attachments (in PDF):

• Your academic CV.
• Your official academic transcripts from previous degree(s).
• Your official GRE results.
• A research proposal or statement of purpose.
• If applicable, proof of your English Language requirement.

Subject: Direct Entry PhD Application

• A description of your Honours or Master’s thesis.
• Your funding source: outside scholarship, external grant, or support from potential supervisor.
• A copy of your Honours or Master’s thesis.

Academic Entry Requirement

The minimum academic entry requirement for Stream 1 is the equivalent of a four-year UNSW Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (Economics, Finance, and related subjects) with first or upper second class honours. The minimum academic entry requirement for Stream 2 is the equivalent of a four-year UNSW Bachelor’s degree with an Honours year (research), or the equivalent of a UNSW Masters’ degree with substantial research component with first or upper second class honours.

Note: an upper second class honours is equivalent to a weighted average mark of at least 75/100 (i.e., a Distinction) at UNSW and is allocated to roughly the top 30% of students. Grading systems vary across countries. For more information, read this guide for grade equivalencies between countries .

If you are unsure if you satisfy the academic entry requirement, contact us at [email protected] and we will provide feedback.

English Language Requirement

UNSW recognises the follow countries as English-speaking: American Samoa, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Canada, Fiji, Gibraltar, Ghana, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, The Gambia, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland), United States of America, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

If you are not a citizen of an English-speaking country, then you will need to establish that you have sufficient English language fluency. There are four ways to establish sufficient English language fluency: English Tests (including IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson and Cambridge), UNSW Global English Course, Prior Study, or an English Waiver. For details on each of these, please review our English language requirements .

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Your PhD will set you on the path to a career in a premier research institution, anywhere in the world. Throughout your research degree, you’ll also have many opportunities to develop your teaching portfolio.

Beyond academia, there’s also significant demand in the private and public sectors for people with deep knowledge and sound research and analytical skills*.

Whether you’re looking to pursue a career in academia, or take your research skills out to industry, a PhD in Economics from UNSW will get you there.

* Source:  2019 Advancing Australia’s Knowledge Economy Report

The UNSW Business School is ranked within the Top 50 worldwide for Economics and Econometrics.

An increasing number of PhD graduates find employment in business, government, and the non-profit sector. Nineteen of the largest ASX companies have PhD graduates on their senior executive teams.

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Melbourne Health Economics undertakes a range of health economics work, including economic evaluation, measuring and valuing health and wellbeing, health systems research, economic modelling and risk prediction, health inequality, and methodological research. We use health economics research and training to support national and international improvements in health and health equity.

Our projects have informed policy-making decisions in a range of areas, at State, Commonwealth and International levels. We work within the Centre for Health Policy at the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health .

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Four Melbourne Health Economics Research Units were announced in November 2023

Child Health Economics Unit

Economics of global health and infectious diseases unit, economics of genomics and precision medicine unit, health economics and simulation modelling for chronic disease unit, our applied research spans the following key areas, child health.

Our Unit works with clinicians and other researchers on a broad range of child health themes.

Chronic Diseases

Chronic diseases cause nearly three-quarters of all deaths globally.

Genomic Medicine

Genomics is an area within medical science that examines the ‘genome’—the complete set of our genetic information.

Global Health

Our Unit works with clinicians and other researchers on a range of global health themes across low- and middle-income countries.

Infectious Diseases and Infections

Our research on infectious diseases and infections

Mental Health

Our team are involved in a variety of research projects related to Mental Health

Social Care and Vulnerable Populations

Our research includes the Social Care Sector and vulnerable populations.

Health Technology Assessment

Health Technology Assessment (HTA) is a systematic process of evaluating the safety, clinical outcomes, and cost effectiveness of new and existing health technologies, including drugs, medical devices, procedures, and models of care.

Health Economics Methods

In our work we apply and pioneer key health economics methods, including ways to measure and value health, decision and choice modelling

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Upcoming Opportunities

We offer a range of short courses in health economics, from one-day introductory level courses to three-day practical courses in economic evaluation.

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Virtual Visitor Program

We have established a Virtual Visitor Program to enable PhD students and early career researchers from low and middle-income countries (LMIC) to be selected to participate online for free in our selective academic activities.

Our research aims to improve health and healthcare delivery in Australia and internationally.

For more information on the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health 's research, visit their research page .

Applied Research Areas

We specialise in the application of health economics across many areas, including Child Health, Genomic Medicine, Global Health, Mental Health and more.

Methods Research Areas

Our methodological expertise spans across health economics, policy, and econometrics.

Publications

Our Unit produces consistently high-quality peer reviewed publications.

Working Paper Series

This series offers a timely and accessible platform for sharing research and insights at the intersection of health and economics.

Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned professional, we have Health Economics study options to suit your needs and schedule.

For more information on the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health 's research, visit their study page .

Graduate Certificate in Health Economics

The Graduate Certificate of Health Economics and Economic Evaluation offers students the opportunity to develop core skills and knowledge in health economics. Students will learn the fundamental principles of health economics, gain an awareness of the Australian health care system and the complexities of health care finance and resource allocation within a global context.

Health Economics/Economic Evaluation Stream within the Master of Public Health

We offer specialisation in health economics within the Master of Public Health. The health economics/economic evaluation (HE/EE) stream is for students who want to specialise in health economics and economic evaluation. There is no prior background knowledge in economics required to select this stream.

PhD in Health Economics

We are a world class group of researchers producing cutting-edge research of high quality and impact. We provide an active and growing PhD program with structured mentoring and an active seminar series. A talented and dynamic current PhD cohort provides a great community of support and will enhance your PhD experience. Here is why you should study a PhD with the Health Economics Unit.

Melbourne Health Economics has a range of Australian and international engagements. These exist across the health sector and include other academic and research institutions, hospitals and healthcare delivery providers, industry, media, and government ministries and departments.

Methods and Implementation Support for Clinical and Health research (MISCH)

The Methods and Implementation Support for Clinical and Health (MISCH) research platform provides services including help in the early stages of grant writing, consultations on cost and outcome measurements and delivery of in-house health economic courses.

University of Melbourne Health Economics Group (UMHEG)

UMHEG is a cross-faculty network of over 50 health economists based at the University of Melbourne that conducts collaborative applied and methodological health economic research.

Melbourne Health Technology and Value Assessment Collaboration (HTA/M-VAC)

The Centre for Health Policy is the coordinating home to M-VAC, established to conduct value-based assessments and evaluations of pharmaceuticals, health services and technologies, preventive and curative programs, and digital health applications.

Introduction to Cost Effectiveness Analysis in Health

In a climate of increasing budgetary pressures, organisations are required to take into account economic considerations when making decisions. Economic analysis provides information that can strengthen a case for funding and is designed to be directly relevant to policy makers. This is a course that provides an introduction to the application of cost effectiveness analysis in health.

Introduction to health economic evaluation alongside clinical studies

This course provides an overview of cost-effectiveness analysis and examples of economic evaluations that have been conducted of trials. Practical information on methods for prospectively collecting costs and outcomes data through administrative data linkage and patient surveys will be provided. It will also explain the techniques used to analyse economic data and illustrate this through examples.

Evaluating Public Health Interventions using Economic and Epidemiologic Methods

This course provides an overview of how modelling, in both epidemiology and economics, can be used to inform policy decisions for public health, using COVID-19 and other examples as a case-studies.

Practical Methods for Health Economic Evaluation

Economic evaluation is widely used to assess many new health care interventions and technologies and is routinely used to allocate scarce health care resources. This course aims to familiarise participants with the methods and techniques that are currently routinely used in evaluations with an emphasis on cost-effectiveness analysis. The course will cover the common steps in an evaluation, from methods for collecting cost and outcome data to analysing, reporting and interpreting the final results.

Introduction to Data Linkage for Research

This course discusses the application of linked administrative data to real world problems, and outlines how data linkage can be used to provide valuable, policy-relevant evidence.

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More Short Courses

For more information about short courses offered by the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, visit the Micro-credentials and Short Courses section on the Study website.

MSPGH Short Courses

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Graduate Research Students

Our current students.

In FBE Graduate Research, our current student cohort includes Master of Commerce students completing the first part of their five-year doctoral program and PhD candidates across a wide range of research areas, departments and disciplines.

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Student Profile: Management

Angela Chen’s multidisciplinary academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies, a Master of Arts in Human Resources and Industrial Relations and a Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Melbourne. You can read about her experience in the Doctoral Program in Management , her research and what lead her to pursue a graduate research degree by visiting the link below.

“In my experience, FBE and the Department of Management and Marketing has some wonderful scholars who do research that matters in terms of improving society and the workplace.”

- Angela Chen, PhD candidate (Management)

Graduate Researcher Panel: Economics

In 2023, Assistant Dean (Graduate Research), Professor Kalvinder Shields spoke to three current graduate researchers in the Doctoral Program in Economics about their experiences. In this video, you’ll hear about:

• Why they chose to pursue their graduate research journey at the University of Melbourne
• How two years of coursework prepared them for PhD-level study
• Research support and facilities in the Faculty
• Supervisor support and the cohort experience

Celebrating Graduate Research

Every year, the Faculty of Business and Economics hosts a Celebrating Graduate Research event that brings together doctoral students from across the cohort to hear keynote speeches, share ideas and connect with one another. Watch highlights from our 2023 event in this video.

International Engagement

With the support of the Faculty’s research enhancement grant and travelling grants, our graduate researchers have had the opportunity to travel all over the world to visit world-class institutions and conduct their research on a global scale.

Research Travel Grants

Student Profile: Overseas Research Visit

Join us as PhD candidate, Dean Hoi, discusses how he was able to visit Harvard Business School as a visiting fellow with help from the Department of Economics, his supervisors and the Faculty’s research enhancement grant and research travel grants.

“I'm incredibly fortunate to have this really amazing supervising team here at University of Melbourne. And they're really the reason that I was able to make this trip. First and foremost, they had international connections.”

- Dean Hoi, PhD candidate (Economics)

Jim Perkins Travelling PhD Scholarship

PhD candidate from the University of Cambridge, Rebecca Heath discusses how she was able to visit the University of Melbourne's Department of Economics with support from the Jim Perkins Travelling PhD Scholarship .

Each year, this scholarship also supports a University of Melbourne student undertaking a PhD in Economics to visit a Russell Group University in the UK.

Graduate Placements

Our doctoral programs prepare graduates for research and teaching careers at top-ranked educational institutions and for careers where world-class research and advanced analytical skills are necessary. Across our doctoral disciplines, our alumni have gone on to careers in academia and industry.

Alumni Profile: Decision, Risk & Financial Sciences

Harvey Huang completed the Doctoral Program in Decision, Risk and Financial Sciences in 2023. He began his journey at the University of Melbourne with the Bachelor of Commerce, followed by an Honours year specialising in Finance.

In this profile, he discusses the multidisciplinary nature of the program and how the Centre for Brain, Mind and Markets has supported him to develop his research through skills development workshops and overseas conference opportunities.

“(The Master of Commerce) provides an excellent opportunity for students to get to know the faculty members and senior students, leading to a smoother transition to the 3-year PhD phase.”

- Harvey Huang, PhD Graduate (Decision, Risk and Financial Sciences)

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Our PhD Program in Microeconomics is widely recognized for our faculty, whose insights have changed the course of modern-day economic research.

The Chicago School of Economics. It all started here at the University of Chicago.

Fields of specialization in the Microeconomics Stevens Doctoral Program include price theory, market design, industrial organization, labor economics, public economics, health economics, and financial economics. While the research community at Chicago Booth is multidisciplinary and collaborative, the majority of Stevens Doctoral Program students produce scholarship in microeconomics. Doctoral students can take advantage of a wide range of course offerings in the Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics at the University of Chicago and at Chicago Booth.

Our Distinguished Economics Faculty

Chicago Booth faculty have been responsible for many of the pioneering economic concepts that inform today’s global businesses and policymaking. And they’ll be your teachers, mentors, and research collaborators. For our macroeconomics faculty, visit the Booth faculty directory  and select “Macro/International Business” under “Academic Area.”

Milena Almagro

Assistant Professor of Economics, Liew Family Junior Faculty Fellow, George G. Rinder Faculty Fellow

Marianne Bertrand

Chris P. Dialynas Distinguished Service Professor of Economics

Eric Budish

Paul G. McDermott Professor of Economics and Entrepreneurship and Centel Foundation/Robert P. Reuss Faculty Scholar

Christopher Campos

Assistant Professor of Economics

Rebecca Dizon-Ross

Associate Professor of Economics and Charles E. Merrill Faculty Scholar

Alexander P. Frankel

Professor of Economics

Robert H. Gertner

Joel F. Gemunder Professor of Strategy and Finance; John Edwardson Faculty Director Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation

Austan D. Goolsbee

Robert P. Gwinn Professor of Economics

Richard Hornbeck

V. Duane Rath Professor of Economics and Neubauer Family Faculty Fellow

Anders Humlum

Assistant Professor of Economics and Fujimori/Mou Faculty Scholar

Emir Kamenica

Richard O. Ryan Professor of Economics

Jacob Leshno

Associate Professor of Economics and Robert H. Topel Faculty Scholar

Andrew McClellan

Jack Mountjoy

Assistant Professor of Economics and Robert H. Topel Faculty Scholar

Sendhil Mullainathan

Roman Family University Professor of Computation and Behavioral Science

Matthew Notowidigdo

David McDaniel Keller Professor of Economics and Business and Public Policy Fellow

Canice Prendergast

W. Allen Wallis Distinguished Service Professor of Economics

Daniel Rappoport

Elisa Rubbo

Assistant Professor of Economics and Liew Family Junior Faculty Fellow

David W. Johnson Professor of Economics

Chad Syverson

George C. Tiao Distinguished Service Professor of Economics

Richard H. Thaler

Charles R. Walgreen Distinguished Service Professor of Behavioral Science and Economics

Thomas Wollmann

Associate Professor of Economics and William Ladany Faculty Scholar

Alumni Success

Alumni have written dissertations in industrial organization, labor economics, microeconomics, and other related areas. Upon graduation, they go onto Career Outcomes in academics, government, and industry.

Nick Tsivanidis, PhD '18

Assistant Professor in the Real Estate Group Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley Nick researches topics related to urbanization in developing countries. His current interests center on policy issues around transport and housing, with projects in India, Nigeria, Colombia and Brazil. His dissertation area is in economics.

A Network of Support

Doctoral students at Booth have access to the resources of several high-powered research centers that offer funding for student work, host workshops and conferences, and foster a strong research community.

Becker Friedman Institute for Economics Bringing together researchers from the entire Chicago economics community, the Becker Friedman Institute fosters novel insights on the world’s most difficult economic problems.

George J. Stigler Center for the Study of the Economy and the State Dedicated to examining issues at the intersection of politics and the economy, the Stigler Center supports research by Doctoral students and others who are interested in the political, economic, and cultural obstacles to better working markets.

Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation Committed to making the world more equitable and sustainable, the Rustandy Center works to solve complex social and environmental problems. The center’s student support includes fellowships, research funding, and networking opportunities.

Fama-Miller Center for Research in Finance Tasked with pushing the boundaries of research in finance, the Fama-Miller Center provides institutional structure and support for researchers in the field.

Center for Research in Security Prices CRSP maintains one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive stock market databases. Since 1963, it has been a valued resource for businesses, government, and scholars.

The Kent A. Clark Center for Global Markets Enhancing the understanding of business and financial market globalization, the Clark Center for Global Markets positions Chicago Booth as a thought leader in the understanding of ever-changing markets and improves financial and economic decision-making around the world.

Scholarly Publications

Chicago Booth is home to some of the most prestigious academic journals in economics.

The Journal of Labor Economics presents international research on the relationship between labor and the economy.

The Journal of Law and Economics has published some of the most influential and widely cited articles on a broad range of economic topics.

The Journal of Political Economy , one of the oldest economics journals in the world, focuses on the relationship between government and the economy.

Spotlight on Research

Our faculty and PhD students continually produce high-level research. The Chicago Booth Review frequently highlights their contributions in economics.

To Keep Students Focused, Try Paying Their Parents

A study of subsidized training programs and incentives. Research from Hamna Ahmed (Lahore School of Economics), Zunia Tirmazee (Lahore), Rebecca Wu (UChicago PhD), and Emma Zhang (Chicago Booth PhD), suggest that including parents in decision-making may be most effective.

How Demolishing Public Housing Increased Inequity

A study by Chicago Booth's Milena Almagro, Eric Chyn (University of Texas), and Bryan A. Stuart (Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia) investigate what happened to Chicago's public housing system and find that demolishing public housing increased inequality.

Why Medical Tourism Could Be Good Policy

Rather than investing in putting more medical facilities in remote areas, it could be more effective to pay for patients to visit healthcare facilities, according to research by Chicago Booth's Johnathan Dingel, Joshua D. Gottlieb (UChicago Harris School), Maya Lozinski (Harris PhD) and Booth PhD, Pauline Mourot.

NBER Dissertation Fellowship in Consumer Financial Management

The National Bureau of Economics (NBER) awarded PhD Student, Benedict Guttman-Kenney, a dissertation fellowship to support his research in the economics of credit information.

Inside the Booth PhD Experience

Nick Tsivanidis, PhD ’18, talks about the culture of interdisciplinary study he found at Booth.

Video Transcript

Nick Tsivanidis, ’18: 00:03 My PhD thesis was about how commute costs shape economic organization in cities. Billions of people over the next 50, 100 years, they're going to be moving into mostly developing cities. Governments are going to spend huge amounts of money on providing new infrastructure to try and accommodate them. My project had both macro and applied micro elements. One of the benefits of Booth is that you have access to people from a wide range of areas who are very happy to encourage you to work on interdisciplinary topics.

Nick Tsivanidis, ’18: 00:38 I've always been interested in development and in particular how cities and countries can use evidence-based policy to try and improve welfare of their citizens. I've decided that pursuing a PhD would allow me to research and help translate that research into policy. What attracted me to the PhD program here at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business was this culture of interdisciplinary study. People at Chicago certainly aren't scared or will shy away from trying to think at the intersection of different areas. This is where a lot of very fruitful and productive new research actually takes place, which is at the border of frontiers. That really attracted me to come here.

Current Economics Students

From the effects of government regulation on economies to the impact of urban transit infrastructures, our PhD students examine a wide range of economic issues. When they graduate, they go on to positions at some of the top universities and companies in the world.

Current Students

Olivia Bordeu

Franco Calle

William Cockriel

Emily Crawford Arshia Hashemi

Paulo Henrique de Alcantara Ramos

Camille Hillion

Benedict Guttman-Kenney

Tyler Jacobson

Nidhaanjit Jain

Pauline Mourot

Lucy Msall Jeffrey Ohl

Fern Ramoutar

Pengyu Ren Gabriele Romano

Lillian Rusk

Christoph Schlom

Karthik Srinivasan

Jorge Tello Garza

Emily (Emma) Zhang

Program Expectations and Requirements

The Stevens Doctoral Program at Chicago Booth is a full-time program. Students generally complete the majority of coursework and examination requirements within the first two years of studies and begin work on their dissertation during the third year. For details, see General Examination Requirements by Area in the Stevens Program Guidebook below.

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Economics is the study of social behaviours related to production, distribution and consumption of goods and services through statistical data, modelling and economic theories. From this, Economists seek to understand, assess and explain the mechanisms of markets and economics to increase efficiency and productivity.

Economists have varied employment opportunities in public and private sectors. For example, they can look at how economic welfare, financial markets and government impact income and wealth creation; release economic performance indicators such as the Gross Domestic Product (GDP); or forecast to determine bank interest rate levels.

This field of study is suited for students who have strong mathematical skills or enjoy mathematics as it involves quantitative studies and analysing and interpreting data to find solutions for the commercial world.

Within this major you will focus on three key areas within economics:

• Microeconomics : the behaviour of individual consumers and producers
• Macroeconomics : economies on a regional, national or international level
• Econometrics : using historical data and models to test hypotheses and forecast future performance and indicators.

ECONOMICS AT MELBOURNE

• As a social science, the Economics major can be studied in either the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Commerce .
• Economics has a long history at the University of Melbourne, having been taught since 1855
• We are ranked #1 in Australia for the quality of teaching and research in the field of economics (QS World University Rankings (by subject) 2020)

Students who wish to pursue a major in Economics through the  Bachelor of Arts degree are required to meet the mathematics prerequisites of the Bachelor of Commerce .

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Australian-born Ruth Williams is a Distinguished Professor at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). Her current research involves developing mathematical models of congestion in networks subject to random ‘traffic’ fluctuations, including transport, computing, communications, manufacturing, and biological systems.

Ruth Williams studied mathematics at the University of Melbourne, where she earned her Bachelor of Science (Honours) and Master of Science degrees. Her early research concerned mathematical models of evolving tactical situations, an aspect of game theory, with applications in defence, engineering, and economics. She completed her PhD in Mathematics at Stanford University, studying reflected Brownian motion to develop mathematical models that can be applied to a range of systems including traffic queuing. After postdoctoral research at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences in New York, she became an Assistant Professor at UCSD, where she is now a Distinguished Professor of the Graduate Division, and of Mathematics Emerita.

Professor Williams is an IMS Fellow and an elected member of many prestigious academies including the US National Academy of Sciences. In 2018, she became a Corresponding Member of the Australian Academy of Science. She has also been a strong international advocate of the Australian Mathematical Research Institute, MATRIX, a partnership between the University of Melbourne, Monash University, the Australian National University, and the University of Queensland. In 2016, she was joint winner of the John von Neumann Theory Prize from the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS); she received the Award for the Advancement of Women in Operations Research and the Management Sciences in 2017.

The University of Melbourne’s highest honour was conferred on Professor Williams at the Faculty of Science graduation ceremony on 11 December, 2023. Professor Duncan Maskell, University of Melbourne Vice-Chancellor, congratulated Professor Williams and the five other eminent scholars who received honorary doctorates, saying, “These remarkable people have made enormous contributions to research and public life in their respective fields. Their bold thinking, innovation and creativity has helped reshape our understanding of the world around us. We celebrate their achievements, and we are proud to honour them this way.”

Dean of the Faculty of Science, Professor Moira O’Bryan, also extended her congratulations to Professor Williams, saying she has made “awe-inspiring contributions to mathematical theory and helped alleviate many real-world problems, including Internet congestion, choked factory lines, customer service queues, crowded freeways, and even gene regulation.” She added, “She is an important role model for girls and women, organising networking, academic and social events.”

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