Master of Philosophy (Business)
Business, administration and law
The University of Sydney Business School has an outstanding reputation for the quality of its research. The Master of Philosophy takes at least one year to complete of full-time study, during which candidates undertake approved research and write a thesis of up to 50,000 words. This course is for high-achieving graduates with an honours or postgraduate degree seeking to conduct advanced research in business. The course offers deep subject expertise and valuable analytical and communication skills, ideal for those pursuing careers in academia, industry, or research.
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters by Research
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Camperdown/Darlington Campus
- NSW
- Course code
- CRICOS 019835A
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Course overview
The University of Sydney Business School has an outstanding reputation for the quality of its research. The Master of Philosophy takes at least one year to complete of full-time study, during which candidates undertake approved research and write a thesis of up to 50,000 words. This course is for high-achieving graduates with an honours or postgraduate degree seeking to conduct advanced research in business. The course offers deep subject expertise and valuable analytical and communication skills, ideal for those pursuing careers in academia, industry, or research.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Admission to a research degree in the University of Sydney Business School is very competitive. You need to have completed an Australian honours (or equivalent) or a postgraduate degree with outstanding results (at least 80%) in order to be considered for an offer. Credit for previous study For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page. To be considered for admission to the Master of Philosophy (Business), you must hold or have completed the academic requirements for: · a bachelor’s degree with honours; or · a master’s degree by coursework; and · a minimum overall weighted average of 80% or above. Please note that meeting the minimum requirements for eligibility does not guarantee admission. That remains at the discretion of the Associate Dean (Research Education) of the faculty. Admission to a research degree in the University of Sydney Business School is highly competitive, with a small number of offers made from a large pool of applicants every intake. Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- TOEFL iBTOverall 96L 20 · R 20 · W 22 · S 20
- IELTS AcademicOverall 7L 6.5 · R 6.5 · W 6.5 · S 6.5
- PTE AcademicOverall 72L 64 · R 64 · W 64 · S 64
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Admission to a research degree in the University of Sydney Business School is very competitive. You need to have completed an Australian honours (or equivalent) or a postgraduate degree with outstanding results (at least 80%) in order to be considered for an offer. Credit for previous study For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page. To be considered for admission to the Master of Philosophy (Business), you must hold or have completed the academic requirements for: · a bachelor’s degree with honours; or · a master’s degree by coursework; and · a minimum overall weighted average of 80% or above. Please note that meeting the minimum requirements for eligibility does not guarantee admission. That remains at the discretion of the Associate Dean (Research Education) of the faculty. Admission to a research degree in the University of Sydney Business School is highly competitive, with a small number of offers made from a large pool of applicants every intake.
Additional entry requirement
Relevant research preparation and academic record; research proposal and supervisor requirements where applicable; faculty-specific criteria; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Camperdown/Darlington Campus | — | — | $59,300per year | International students |
| 2027 · Trimester 3 | Camperdown/Darlington Campus | — | — | $59,300per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Camperdown/Darlington Campus | — | — | $59,300per year | International students |
Where it is taught
Camperdown/Darlington Campus
PrimaryNSW
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Philosophy (Business)sydney.edu.au
- The University of Sydneysydney.edu.au
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