Aim for a career shaping public policy, or contributing to important social and financial research, with a PhD in Economics from VU. PhD in Economics program at VU VU offers world-class research opportunities in the public and private space. We have collaborations with: World Health Organization China Energy Research Institute Department of State Development, Business and Innovation Bushfire CRC Central University of Finance and Economics (China). We start by equipping you with best-practice, ethical research methods – including data collection and analysis. You’ll then undertake your own original study in one of our research focus areas. Throughout, you’ll have the support of an experienced supervisory team, who will ensure your research is at the forefront of the discipline. You’ll present your findings as a thesis, and learn skills in public presentation, journal articles and other publications. Careers Following your PhD, you’ll be ready for a research or advisory career in business or government, or to become an academic. We offer industry connections to begin your career in these areas: development economics education environment health law logistics population growth sustainability tourism transportation Course structure The PhD is a research based degree with a maximum duration of 4 years (full time) and 8 years (part time). As well as enrolling in Research Thesis units Doctor of Philosophy (Science) students will be required to complete two coursework units, ROP8001 and ROP8002. An average result of 70% is required in the compulsory coursework units in order to proceed to candidature confirmation. Ongoing progression is subject to policy and procedures for candidature management as per the VU HDR Policy. Course structure and units Coursework Units Conceptualising and Contextualising Research Unit code ROP8001 Research Integrity and Ethics Unit code ROP8002 Economics (Full-Time) Unit code BEC8900 Credits48