Doctoral Program in Decision, Risk and Financial Sciences
The University of Melbourne
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K
The Doctoral program in Decision, Risk and Financial Sciences at the University of Melbourne in the Department of Finance provides training in the conceptual principles and research techniques across the social, biological and mathematical sciences fields that analyze human decision-making and problem-solving in the context of risk and complexity at individual and market levels. Students will draw on experimental methods and conceptual principles to deliver solutions to key research questions relating to decision-making, risk and financial sciences.
Structure
The Doctor of Philosophy degree is awarded on the basis of a thesis of approximately 80,000-100,000 words, in which candidates report on an independent, sustained and academically supervised research project investigating a specialised topic.
Standard entry requirements
- A four-year bachelor degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study and have achieved a minimum weighted average of 75% in the final year subjects or (University of Melbourne) equivalent, or
- A masters degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study and achieved a minimum weighted average of 75% or (University of Melbourne) equivalent, or
- A qualification and professional experience considered to be equivalent. and
- A research proposal
- A personal statement
- Referee reports
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Parkville | International: $219,040 | No |
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