Monash is committed to providing the highest quality of graduate research education in a stimulating, supportive and professional environment. The sheer scale of Monash University's research capabilities and the breadth of specialist expertise within Business and Economics offer opportunities across the full range of applied business and policy disciplines. A PhD in Business and Economics takes the form of the Monash Doctoral Program – a PhD for the 21st century. The program enables you to complete extensive, independent research on an agreed topic under the supervision of at least two expert academics. Your study will culminate in a written thesis or alternative approved output, which offers a significant contribution to the current body of knowledge in your chosen research area. The research component of your degree is enhanced by a series of coursework units or professional development activities designed to provide you with the skills to make an impact in academia, industry, government or the wider community. The principal component of the PhD is a major research thesis of up to 80,000 words (or alternative approved outputs). A PhD may be undertaken in the principal areas of research offered, including: Accounting and finance Business law and taxation Econometrics and business statistics Economics Health economics Management Marketing Policy studies As well as the research component, you will also complete a series of professional development activities or coursework units relevant to your chosen research focus. These activities are designed to provide you with the skills needed to develop your professional skills to support you in your future career. This course consists of: (a.) a research and thesis component (b.) a coursework study program.