The Master of Commerce is part of the Integrated PhD Program at Monash Business School. This pathway combines:

• MCom (1–2 years)
• Followed by a PhD (3+ years) for students who meet progression criteria

Disciplines offering the Integrated PhD include:

• Accounting
• Banking and Finance
• Health Economics
• Econometrics and Business Statistics
• Economics
• Management
• Marketing

Application window: 30 April – 15 October each year

To be considered for the Master of Commerce Scholarship at Monash University, you must:

• Be applying for, or currently enrolled in, the Master of Commerce (MCom) program at Monash Business School
• Be studying (or planning to study) full-time
• Be an:
  • Australian citizen,
  • New Zealand citizen,
  • Australian permanent resident,
  • Humanitarian visa holder, or
  • International student
• Not hold, or take up, a continuing or fixed-term job contract (of 3 months or more) while enrolled in the MCom
• Meet the academic and English language proficiency requirements for admission to graduate research at Monash
• Demonstrate a strong interest in a research career and a clear intention to pursue a PhD through the Integrated PhD pathway

English Language Requirements:

You must meet Monash’s English proficiency standards through one of the following:

• IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 with no band below 6.0
• TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 79 (Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18, Writing 21)
• PTE Academic: Overall score of 58 with no communicative skill below 50
• Cambridge C1 Advanced: Overall score of 176, no skill below 169
• OR: A degree taught entirely in English, completed within the last 5 years in an English-speaking country

Note: Home-based versions of English tests are not accepted.
Note: Some faculties may require higher minimum scores.

• Academic transcripts and degree certificates from all previous tertiary education
• English language test results (if applicable)
• Certified English translations (for non-English documents)
• A brief statement outlining your research interests or academic motivation
• Updated CV or resume
• Completed supplementary application form (provided by the Graduate Research Office after eligibility confirmation)

Note: Shortlisted candidates will also be invited for a 30-minute interview.

Applicants from all countries are eligible.

• Tuition waiver
• Living allowance: ~$36,000/year
• Duration: Up to 2 years (depending on prior qualifications)

Students continuing to the PhD stage under the Integrated Program may receive:

• A living allowance of AUD $38,063/year for up to 5.5 years (MCom + PhD)
• Full tuition fee coverage
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the visa duration (for international students)

1. Get pre-approval:‍
   
   • New applicants must first contact the relevant faculty at Monash and receive an invitation to apply.
2. Find the course you are interested in
3. ‍Check your eligibility‍
   
   • Use Monash’s official eligibility tool and make sure you meet the English language requirements for graduate research.‍
4. Contact the Graduate Research Office‍
   
   • If eligible, email the Business School’s Graduate Research team at (buseco-research.degrees@monash.edu) to receive detailed instructions and access to the supplementary application form.‍
5. Submit your application
   
   • ‍Complete and submit both your formal application and the supplementary form by the stated deadline.

Note: If you're applying from a restricted region (Crimea, Cuba, Donetsk, Iran, Luhansk, North Korea, Syria, or South Sudan), submit your application through a Monash-registered agent or IDP office

• The MCom is part of Monash’s Integrated PhD structure
• This scholarship is competitive, based on academic performance, research potential, and interview results
• No separate scholarship application is required; applicants are assessed as part of the course application
• The number of scholarships offered may vary each year
• The scholarship may be withdrawn after the first year if the Faculty determines the student is ineligible to continue to the PhD program.
• A non-refundable application fee of AU$125 applies