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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Banking & Finance

How to apply

PhD students in our school normally commence their study in Term 1 around early February each year. Prospective candidates are invited to submit their Expressions of Interest (EOI) between  May 1st and  July  31st  to be considered for admission in the following year. Please send your EOIs via email to  Banking and Finance HDR Admissions . Only selected applicants will be invited to apply via the UNSW central portal.

Out of round EOIs submitted after the deadline could be considered only for interested candidates with strong prior research experience, e.g., with a masters by research degree from a leading global institution.

Important:  Make sure you satisfy the UNSW academic and language entry requirements before submitting your EOI. Please read the “Entry Requirements” section below. 

Academic Entry Requirement

The minimum academic entry requirement for Stream 1 is the equivalent of a four-year UNSW Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (Economics, Finance, and related subjects) with first or upper second class honours. The minimum academic entry requirement for Stream 2 is the equivalent of a four-year UNSW Bachelor’s degree with an Honours year (research), or the equivalent of a UNSW Masters’ degree with substantial research component with first or upper second class honours.

Note: an  upper second class honours  is equivalent to a weighted average mark of at least 75/100 (i.e., a Distinction) at UNSW and is allocated to roughly the top 30% of students. Grading systems vary across countries. For more information, read this  guide for grade equivalencies between countries .

English Language Requirement

UNSW recognises the follow countries as English-speaking: American Samoa, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Canada, Fiji, Gibraltar, Ghana, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, The Gambia, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland), United States of America, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

If you are not a citizen of an English-speaking country, then you will need to establish that you have sufficient English language fluency. There are four ways to establish sufficient English language fluency: English Tests (including IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson and Cambridge), UNSW Global English Course, Prior Study, or an English Waiver. For details on each of these, please review our  English language requirements .

About the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Banking & Finance

UNSW’s Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Banking & Finance will prepare you to become a globally focused and socially engaged research leader. You’ll be joining a cohort of high-achieving research students in tackling modern-day challenges at the forefront of Banking & Finance, working alongside leaders in the field (ranked 20 th in the world, QS Subject Rankings , 2022). This is your opportunity to become integrated into the UNSW Business School’s community of scholars.

You’ll first undertake rigorous coursework covering relevant theories and research methods. As part of the program, you’ll also be involved in research projects from an early stage. This training will equip you with the skills required to identify, analyse, and solve problems in the field.

You’ll then pursue independent research under the supervision of high-profile UNSW academics, culminating in a doctoral thesis. Your PhD thesis will showcase your research skills and enable you to make an original contribution to the field of Banking & Finance.

There will also be exciting opportunities throughout to interact with industry leaders, and to develop your teaching portfolio. The training is geared toward preparing you for a career in academia, although other career paths (e.g., consulting, government, industry, non-profit) are also enabled.

PhD program structure

Most students complete the overall PhD study (including the MPDBS year as illustrated below) in four to five years. For candidates with a strong prior research experience, e.g., with a masters by research degree from a leading global institution, it is possible to complete the study in three to four years without the MPDBS year. Admitted students will be notified in the admission offer about the need of completing the MPDBS study. 

Year One: Master of Pre-Doctoral Business Studies (MPDBS)

The first year of study is designed to provide a rigorous foundation to conduct independent research. You’ll learn a range of methodologies and build your communication and presentation skills.

Your first year of coursework study will cover fundamental research methods. You’ll also start developing key research skills such as identifying, framing, presenting, and writing academic contributions. You’ll work as a research assistant on faculty research projects and start working on your own research as your skills develop.

The first year will help you identify your potential thesis supervisor for the PhD component of the program. Upon successful completion of the first year, you’ll be awarded a Master of Pre-Doctoral Business Studies. A brief overview of the first year is presented below.

• Program Core Course: Foundations of Business Research; Econometric Analysis; Business Research Project Seminar
• Stream Core Courses: Microeconomic Theory I; Mathematical Economics; Asset Pricing Theory; Research Methods in Finance 2; Empirical Corporate Governance
• Research Assistance Work

Year Two: Specialised Coursework & Thesis Work

During the second year, you’ll continue in the Banking & Finance stream with a further year of advanced coursework.

Examples of courses you may take include:

• Empirical Corporate Finance
• Corporate Finance Theory
• Empirical Asset Pricing

Your second year is also when you’ll identify your thesis topic with your supervisor. You’ll engage in literature review, research design and present your research proposal to the School at the end of the year.

Years Three Onwards: Thesis Work

The final two or three years of the program are focused on conducting full-time research and completing your doctoral thesis. This is your opportunity to address some of the biggest challenges in Banking & Finance and make a significant contribution to knowledge in the field. Your research will offer new critical thinking and withstand critical analysis from expert researchers in the area.

For more details about the School of Banking & Finance and our PhD program, check out our home page, people page and research students page.

As with most other OECD countries, the number of PhD completions in Australia has grown dramatically – more than doubling in the last two decades.

An increasing number of PhD graduates find employment in business, government, and the non-profit sector. Nineteen of the largest ASX companies have PhD graduates on their senior executive teams.

Your PhD will set you on the path to a career in a premier research institution, anywhere in the world. Throughout your research degree, you’ll also have many opportunities to develop your teaching portfolio.

Beyond academia, there’s also significant demand in the private and public sectors for people with deep knowledge and sound research and analytical skills*.

Whether you’re looking to pursue a career in academia, or take your research skills out to industry, a PhD in Banking & Finance from UNSW will get you there.

* Source:  2019 Advancing Australia’s Knowledge Economy Report

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Finance PhD

The Finance PhD focuses on research topics in the broad areas of Financial Market Modelling, Market Microstructure, Energy Finance, Sustainable Finance, Quantitative Finance, Corporate Finance and Banking.

Program outline

The program usually requires three to four years to complete. 

Typically the first year is spent on coursework determined in conjunction with their supervisor, following which PhD students undertake original research resulting in a thesis incorporating three publishable research papers. 

Depending on their specialisation, Finance Department PhD students can take courses in the areas of Empirical Finance, Finance Theory, Market Microstructure, Behavioural Finance, Numerical and Computational Methods in Finance, Probability Theory and Stochastic Analysis, Derivatives Pricing, Financial Econometrics, Financial Risk Management and Corporate Finance. 

Several courses are offered by the  Financial Research Network (FIRN) .

During their candidature Finance PhD students are offered opportunities to interact and collaborate with experienced finance researchers and research supervisors , other Departments within UTS Business School as well as experts from other institutions. Students also have opportunities to interact with distinguished visiting academics and are exposed to cutting-edge research by global finance scholars through the Finance Seminar Series and participation in faculty-led pre-seminar workshops. Twice a year, the Finance Department holds a one-day event, open to all faculty members, in which PhD students have their doctoral assessment presentations and receive feedback by senior faculty members, experienced researchers and their peers.    Finance Department PhD students have access to leading research databases and can receive financial support to present at national and international conferences. Students are encouraged to undertake teaching and research assistant positions. A range of scholarships are available on a highly competitive basis, including the Capital Markets Cooperative Research Centre ( CMCRC ) for industry-based research projects.

You may also want to look at some thesis topics of our current  and past research degree students.

Research relevance and impact

The Finance Department emphasises practical relevance and impact of finance research and provides PhD students with opportunities to engage with academically trained financial professionals on an ongoing basis.  As such, students are invited to attend events hosted by the Finance Department to discuss their research and general research trends in the financial services industry. Past PhD discussion guests include:

• 10 May 2019:   Dr Michael Newman , Founder, Quantitative Asset Management (previously Senior Managing Director at Macquarie Bank)
• 12 April 2019:   Dr Martin Emery , Quantitative strategist at GMO and Adjunct Professor at City University Hong Kong
• 8 November 2018 : Dr David Allen , Head of Long/Short Strategies at Plato Investment Management
• 13 September 2018 : Dr Tommy Mermelshtayn , Chief Strategist at ZipCo.
• 10 May 2018 : Dr Joanna Nash , Portfolio Manager at Acadian Asset Management 
• 23 March 2018: Dr Alan Brace ,  Senior Quantitative Analyst in Market Risk at National Australia Bank

This emphasis on research with practical relevance and impact has led to our PhD students research being published in leading academic journals. See some of the recent publications by our PhD students .

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Caulfield Clayton

This program provides doctoral (PhD) students with the opportunity to focus on developing knowledge and expertise in their chosen discipline, as well as developing professional skills that will support their career ambitions.

Each student's research will be supported by the development of a range of skills that will help them to become more efficient researchers, ultimately improving the quality of the research and developing generic/transferable skills of value to prospective employers.

This program is offered by the Department of Banking and Finance.

Program requirements

All PhD students will be required to undertake compulsory training in the following areas:

• Monash Graduate Research Induction (online)
• Research Integrity (online)
• faculty induction, including occupational health and safety (where required).

Coursework component

All PhD students must complete the following coursework unit/s, normally prior to confirmation of their enrolment:

• BEX6011 Empirical asset pricing
• BEX6012 Corporate financial management
• BEX6013 Issues in financial institutions
• BEX6014 Contemporary issues in finance

Students may be required to undertake up to an additional four units as recommended by the PhD Director

Students may also be directed or encouraged to attend and make presentations at various forums throughout their enrolment.

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Advancing knowledge and transforming the practice of Finance

Our research advances knowledge in corporate finance, banking, asset pricing and derivatives, consumer finance, behavioural finance and financial markets. The Discipline has a regular research seminar, brownbag seminar and PhD seminars. Our PhD intake is two to three high-quality students per year. The Discipline engages international experts to provide highly specialised workshops on innovative empirical approaches.

Our partnerships with industry apply state-of-the art financial modelling and data analysis to tackle challenging problems. We implement a diverse range of methods including mathematical modelling, cross-sectional and time-series econometrics and forecasting, machine learning, and laboratory, online and field experiments.

The Discipline has a 90-minute research seminar on Fridays. The seminar convenor is Dr  Mandeep Singh .

2018 seminars

Large orders in small markets: on optimal execution with endogenous liquidity supply.

• Date: 23 November 2018 at 11am
• Venue: Room 5050, Abercrombie Building (H70)
• Speaker: Albert Menkveld, VU University Amsterdam

Risk Price Variation: The Missing Half of the Cross-Section of Expected Returns

• Date: 16 November 2018 at 11am
• Speaker: Andrew Patton, Duke University

Career Risk and Market Discipline in Asset Management

• Date: 19 October 2018 at 11am
• Speaker: Andrew Ellul, Indiana University

Ambiguity, Volatility, and Credit Risk

• Date: 12 October 2018 at 11am
• Speaker: Yud Izhakian, New York University

Making Money: Commercial Banks, Liquidity Transformation and the Payment System

• Date: 14 September 2018 at 11am
• Venue: Rm 5050, Abercrombie Building (H70)
• Speaker: Christine Parlour, University of California, Berkeley

Disclosure, Runs and Bank Capital Raising

• Date: 10 August 2018 at 11am
• Speaker: Jean Helwege, University of California, Riverside/ANU

Child Care Provision and Women's Careers in Firms

• Date: 8 June 2018 at 11am
• Speaker: Vidhi Chhaochharia, University of Miami

The Limits of Limited Liability: Evidence from Industrial Pollution

• Date: 25 May 2018 at 11am
• Speaker: Pat Akey, University of Toronto

CEO approval in social media and turnover

• Date: 18 May 2018 at 11am
• Speaker: Kwangwoo Park, KAIST

Does it Pay to Pay Attention?

• Date: 11 May 2018 at 11am
• Speaker: Antonio Gargano, University of Melbourne

Globalisation and US Corporate Tax Policies: Evidence from Import Competition

• Date: 6 April 2018 at 11am
• Speaker: Tao Chen, Nanyang Technological University

The Mean Streets of Sydney

• Date: 23 March 2018 at 11am
• Speaker: Robert Durand, Curtin University

The Effect of Foreign Institutional Ownership on Corporate Tax Avoidance: International Evidence

• Date: 16 March 2018 at 11am
• Speaker: Qiang Wu, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Finance in a Time of Disruptive Growth

• Date: 9 March 2018 at 11am
• Speaker: Nicolae Garleanu, University of California, Berkeley

2017 seminars

Evidence from equity mutual funds.

• Date: 10 November 2017 at 11am
• Speaker: Clemens Sialm, University of Texas at Austin NBER

In Search of Preference Shock Risks: Evidence from Longevity Risks and Momentum Profits

• Date: 13 October 2017 at 11am
• Speaker: Chen Zhanhui, Nanyang Technological University

Marketing Mutual Funds

• Date: 6 October 2017 at 11am
• Speaker: Nikolai Roussanov, University of Pennsylvania

What drives Q and investment Fluctuations?

• Date: 29 September 2017 at 11am
• Speaker: Ilan Cooper, BI Norwegian Business School

Subnational Debt of China: The Politics-Finance Nexus

• Date: 22 September 2017 at 11am
• Speaker: Dragon Yongjun Tang, University of Hong Kong

Signed spillover effects building on historical decompositions

• Date: 15 September 2017 at 11am
• Speaker: Mardi Dungey, University of Tasmania

Macro News, Micro News, and Stock Prices

• Date: 8 September 2017 at 11am
• Speaker: Jinfei Sheng, University of British Columbia

Aggregate Expected Investment Growth and Stock Market Returns

• Date: 1 September 2017 at 11am
• Speaker: JianFeng Yu, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota

Liquidity Provision and the Transmission of Systemic Risk

• Date: 25 August 2017 at 11am
• Speaker: Zhongyan Zhu, Monash University

Mechanism Selection and Trade Formation on Swap Execution Facilities: Evidence from Index CDS Trades

• Date: 18 August 2017 at 11am
• Speaker: Haoxiang Zhu

High Frequency Market Making: Implications for Liquidity

• Date: 7 August 2017 at 11am
• Speaker: Yacine Ait-Sahalia, Princeton University

(Why) do central banks care about their profits?

• Date: 4 August 2017 at 11am
• Speaker: Vasso Ioannidou, Lancaster University

Risk, Ambiguity, and Time-Varying Stochastic Volatility

• Date: 28 July 2017 at 11am
• Speaker: Hwagyun Kim, Texas A&M University

Momentum in Corporate Bonds

• Date: 9 June 2017 at 11am
• Speaker: Hai Lin, Victoria University of Wellington

Reevaluating the CCAPM

• Date: 2 June 2017 at 11am
• Speaker: Charlie Clarke, University of Kentucky

Commitment to change or greenwashing? How signing the Principles for Responsible Investment affects flow to mutual funds

• Date: 26 May 2017 at 11am
• Speaker: Jacquelyn Humphrey, University of Queensland

Managing the Risk of the 'Betting-Against-Beta' Anomaly: Does It Pay to Bet

• Date: 19 May 2017 at 11am
• Speaker: Paulo Maio, Hanken School of Economics

The Efficient Markets Hypothesis Does Not Hold When Securities Valuation

• Date: 12 May 2017 at 11am
• Speaker: Peter Bossaerts, University of Melbourne

Option-Implied Correlations, Factor Models, and Market Risk

• Date: 21 April 2017 at 11am
• Speaker: Grigory Vilkov, Frankfurt School of Finance & Management

Fee-only Advice

• Date: 7 April 2017 at 11am
• Speaker: Benjamin Loos, University of Mannheim

Sensation Seeking, Sports Cars, and Hedge Funds

• Date: 24 March 2017 at 11am
• Speaker: Stephen Brown, Monash University

Attention Effects in a High Frequency World

• Date: 17 March 2017 at 11am
• Speaker: Bidisha Chakrabarty, Saint Louis University

Show Us Your Shorts!

• Date: 10 March 2017 at 11am
• Speaker: Bige Kahraman, Said Business School, University of Oxford

Controversial Industries, Regional Differences, and Risk: Role of CSR

• Date: 3 March 2017 at 11am
• Speaker: KwangWoo Park, KAIST College of Business

Funds of Hedge Funds: The Role of Prime Brokers

• Date: 22 February 2017 at 11am
• Speaker: Ji-Woong Chung, Korea University Business School

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Professor  Susan Thorp

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Dr Jennifer Sun

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Doctor of Philosophy - Economics, Finance and Property

Doctorate by research.

• Qualification Doctor of Philosophy - Economics, Finance and Property

The course is by research and normally requires three to four years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) Code indicates a registered program offered to international students studying in Australia on student visas.

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Specifically, applicants require a degree or equivalent in commerce majoring in economics and/or finance and/or property with a high course weighted average, honours degree in economics or finance, or completion of a professional master in economics and/or finance and/or property, or related field with an above average academic performance.

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Curtin is widely recognised for applied research firmly focused on solving real-world problems. Underpinning our research endeavours are strong partnerships with industry, business and government, which result in outcomes that greatly benefit the broader community locally, nationally and globally. Our international reputation for being a strong partner in industry-driven research ensures our graduates enjoy outstanding opportunities to become innovators in their fields.

What you'll learn

• demonstrate expert understanding of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on that knowledge and their practice
• think critically, evaluate existing knowledge and ideas, undertake systematic investigation and reflect on theory and practice to generate original knowledge
• apply expert creative, technical and professional skills to the field of work or learning
• explain and critique theoretical propositions, methodologies and conclusions
• present a complex investigation of originality or original research for external examination against international standards
• communicate complex research concepts, plans and outcomes to the general community, peers and the national and international research community
• design, implement, analyse, theorise and communicate research that makes a significant and original contribution to knowledge and/or professional practice

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Applicants are required to demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training and ability to pursue the proposed research course. Generally, this may be a master degree or bachelor degree with first or upper second class honours. See the Section 3.2.1 of the  HDR admission policy  for detailed information.

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MPhil in Finance

The MPhil program in Finance at the Research School of Finance, Actuarial Studies and Statistics (RSFAS) gives candidates an opportunity to develop their finance knowledge and research skills, and undertake research in a topic in applied or theoretical finance.

Career options in government or industry may include researcher or associate in the banking and financial sector, including investment banking. Roles may include positions in investment or quantitative analysis, mergers and acquisitions and business analysis; and researcher or policy adviser at institutions, including central banks, bank regulators, international organisations such as the World Bank, IMF, OECD and ADB, and government departments such as Treasury and Finance.

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Duration: 1 to 2 years full time (2 to 4 years part time)

Before you submit an application for entry to the program, you should:

• ensure you meet the admission requirements outlined below
• identify potential supervisors – that is, one or two finance academics at ANU who conduct research in your area of interest.

You can find information on researchers and their research areas in the  ANU researchers database  and on the  RSFAS Finance faculty  page.

While other ANU schools may recommend contacting potential supervisors before submitting an application,  this is not required  for entry into RSFAS’s MPhil programs. Instead, you only need to list the name(s) of potential supervisors in your online application form.

Potential supervisors cannot guarantee entry into the MPhil program. Admission will depend on the strength of your application relative to others in the pool.

After you’ve completed the steps above, you can proceed with an  online application .

Application deadlines

The first semester of the ANU academic year starts in February, and the second semester starts in July. While all applications for first semester entry must be submitted  before 31 October,  international applicants wishing to be considered for an  ANU scholarship  should submit their applications  before   31 August .

To be considered for a scholarship, your application must be accompanied by all the supporting documents listed below, including the referee reports. Request for referee reports are triggered and sent to your nominated referees at the time of submission of program application. It is thus important that you submit your application in advance (2-3 weeks) to allow time for your referees to provide their reports prior to the scholarship deadline.

If you’re currently completing an academic degree and haven’t yet received your final results and transcript, you should still submit all available documents before the deadline, and forward remaining results once you receive them. We won’t make a final decision on your application until we’ve received all the required documents.

The admission requirements for the MPhil program in Finance reflect the knowledge that applicants will need to undertake the coursework component of the degree, and the skills needed to undertake original research.

The minimum qualification requirement for admission to the MPhil program in Finance is:

• a Bachelor degree with an overall grade of distinction or higher in finance, economics, actuarial studies, business, or a subject area with a substantial quantitative content, from an Australian university, or
• another qualification that the RSFAS HDR (higher degree by research) committee is satisfied is equivalent or superior to a degree mentioned in (a), or
• a combination of qualifications and professional experience that the RSFAS HDR committee is satisfied is equivalent or superior to a degree mentioned in (a).

Admission to the MPhil program in Finance is competitive and we can only admit a limited number of applicants each year. Meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee you a place in the program.

English language requirements

All applicants must satisfy the University’s  English language admission requirements . An international applicant who is not a native English speaker may satisfy these requirements by submitting evidence of an  IELTS  overall score of at least 6.5, and with no component less than 6.0, or a paper-based  TOEFL  score of at least 570, with at least 4.5 in the essay component.

Application and supporting documentation

You must submit your application online via the  ANU Application Manager .

In addition to the standard information required in the online application, you must submit the following supporting documents as part of your application:

• a one-page statement of purpose outlining your motivation to undertake an MPhil in Finance at ANU
• a research proposal – see details below, as well as these guidelines on how to  prepare a persuasive research proposal
• if available, copies of written research work, e.g. honours or Master thesis, research projects or published works
• official  TOEFL  or  IELTS  results (where applicable) to demonstrate that you satisfy the University’s  English language requirements .

Research proposal

The online application requires you to submit a research proposal. The proposal should set out an interesting research question, provide an introduction or background to your research idea, clearly set out the research objectives, and explain why the research is important and the contribution it will make to the finance discipline. As a guide, applicants should aim for 1,000 to 1,500 words, including a list of key references.

The RSFAS HDR committee uses the research proposal as an indicator to assess the quality and originality of your ideas, your skills in critical thinking, and how your research interests fit with the School’s current research focus and supervision capacity.

Offers of admission

The RSFAS HDR committee will review all complete applications submitted by the relevant deadline.

If your application is short-listed, you may be required to attend an interview (face to face or online).

We may send you an offer of admission if you satisfy the eligibility criteria and your area of interest matches those of RSFAS academics with supervisory capacity. However, since admission is competitive and supervisory capacity is limited, we won’t send any offers of admission until  after the relevant application deadline , irrespective of the date when you submit your application.

The MPhil program in Finance consists of two components –  coursework  and  research .

Candidates undertake the research component concurrently with the required coursework.

MPhil coursework component

The specific coursework requirements for the MPhil in Finance will depend on the candidate’s background and will be determined through discussion with the HDR convenor before the candidate commences. The standard coursework requirement consists of the following compulsory courses:

• FINM8006  Advanced Investments
• FINM8004  Advanced Corporate Finance

Candidates will select up to three additional courses in consultation with the HDR convenor.

MPhil research component

While attending courses, MPhil candidates undertake research and work towards completion of a thesis. It is important that candidates start developing their research topic ideas by consulting with their supervisor and other academic staff within RSFAS early in their candidature.

Research supervisory panel

When an MPhil candidate is admitted to the program, a supervisor is assigned. The supervisor has the responsibility of overseeing the candidate’s progress. Either in a candidate’s first year of study, or soon after completion of their coursework, a supervisory panel will also be chosen. The role of the supervisory panel is to assist, advise, and provide support and encouragement to the candidate for a timely and successful completion of the research thesis.

RSFAS finance seminar program

The RSFAS finance seminar program consists of regular seminars presented by national and international researchers. MPhil candidates are expected to attend and actively participate in the seminars throughout their candidature.

Research integrity training

Within three to six months of enrolment, all MPhil candidates must complete the  Research Integrity Training  and pass the exam. Completion of this course and exam is a compulsory milestone for all MPhil candidates.

Thesis proposal review

MPhil candidates are required to present a thesis proposal to the RSFAS faculty and submit a paper to their supervisory panel, typically towards the end of the first year of studies. The purpose of the thesis proposal review is to assess the originality, significance, adequacy and achievability of the candidate’s thesis plan.

The proposal includes a description of the research to be undertaken in the thesis, and a summary of the thesis structure and time plan.

Successful completion of the thesis proposal review is required to continue in the MPhil program.

Transfer to PhD program

Some candidates undertake the MPhil as a pathway to PhD studies. Under some circumstances, candidates may apply to transfer to the PhD program part way through the MPhil program. For information about pathways to PhD studies, contact the RSFAS HDR convenor.

Annual progress review

It is University policy that each candidate’s progress be reviewed periodically. In each year of their program, MPhil candidates are required to submit an  annual plan and report  as a basis for periodic progress review. This document provides details on work completed by the candidate since the previous review, current progress, and any problems that may impact their research. It also outlines the coursework and research the candidate intends to undertake in the following 12 months.

Oral presentation

In their final year, candidates are required to give a final  oral presentation  on their research, usually three months before submitting their thesis.

Read more about  research candidate milestones .

Thesis submission and examination

The culmination of the MPhil in Finance is a written thesis which, upon completion, is submitted for examination. The thesis is examined by experts in the relevant field.

For more information on the process, visit our page on  submitting a thesis .

For information about scholarships available to HDR candidates, visit our page on  scholarships and fees .

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Burden of Mental Disorders and Suicide Attributable to Childhood Maltreatment

• 1 The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
• 2 Department of Clinical, Educational, and Health Psychology, Division of Psychology and Language Sciences, University College London, London, United Kingdom
• 3 Department of Epidemiology, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, New York

Question   What proportion of mental health conditions and burden in Australia is attributable to childhood maltreatment?

Findings   This meta-analysis found, after controlling for genetic and environmental confounding, that childhood maltreatment accounts for 21% to 41% of common mental health conditions in Australia, with the highest attributable proportion for suicide attempts and self-harm. More than 1.8 million cases of depressive, anxiety, and substance use disorders, 66 143 years of life lost, and 184 636 disability-adjusted life-years could be prevented if childhood maltreatment was eradicated in Australia.

Meaning   Efforts to prevent child maltreatment exposure have the potential to improve mental health at a population level in Australia.

Importance   The proportion of mental disorders and burden causally attributable to childhood maltreatment is unknown.

Objective   To determine the contribution of child maltreatment to mental health conditions in Australia, accounting for genetic and environmental confounding.

Design, Setting, and Participants   This meta-analysis involved an epidemiological assessment accounting for genetic and environmental confounding between maltreatment and mental health and 3 cross-sectional national surveys: the Australian Child Maltreatment Study (ACMS) 2023, National Study of Mental Health and Well-being 2020-2022, and Australian Burden of Disease Study 2023. Causal estimates were derived on the association between childhood maltreatment and mental health conditions from a meta-analysis of quasi-experimental studies. This was combined with the prevalence of maltreatment from the ACMS to calculate the population attributable fraction (PAF). The PAF was applied to the number and burden of mental health conditions in Australia, sourced from 2 population-based, nationally representative surveys of Australians aged 16 to 85 years, to generate the number and associated burden of mental disorders attributable to child maltreatment.

Exposure   Physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, or neglect prior to age 18 years.

Main Outcomes and Measures   Proportion and number of cases, years of life lost, years lived with disability, and disability-adjusted life-years of mental health conditions (anxiety, depression, harmful alcohol and drug use, self-harm, and suicide attempt) attributable to childhood maltreatment.

Results   Meta-analytic estimates were generated from 34 studies and 54 646 participants and applied to prevalence estimates of childhood maltreatment generated from 8503 Australians. Childhood maltreatment accounted for a substantial proportion of mental health conditions, ranging from 21% (95% CI, 13%-28%) for depression to 41% (95% CI, 27%-54%) of suicide attempts. More than 1.8 million cases of depressive, anxiety, and substance use disorders could be prevented if childhood maltreatment was eradicated. Maltreatment accounted for 66 143 years of life lost (95% CI, 43 313-87 314), primarily through suicide, and 184 636 disability-adjusted life-years (95% CI, 109 321-252 887).

Conclusions and Relevance   This study provides the first estimates of the causal contribution of child maltreatment to mental health in Australia. Results highlight the urgency of preventing child maltreatment to reduce the population prevalence and burden of mental disorders.

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Grummitt L , Baldwin JR , Lafoa’i J , Keyes KM , Barrett EL. Burden of Mental Disorders and Suicide Attributable to Childhood Maltreatment. JAMA Psychiatry. Published online May 08, 2024. doi:10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2024.0804

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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 analyse 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.

The program is made up of a 2-year Master of Commerce coursework program followed by a 3-year PhD.

Generous scholarships are available for high achieving applicants, including full fee waivers and a stipend of AUD 37,000 per year (2024 RTP rate).

Research conference travel funding of AUD$15,000 is available to all confirmed PhD candidates.

Training is provided by leading researchers from the Faculty of Business and Economics, the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, and the Melbourne School of Engineering. It includes two lab rotations in labs at the University of Melbourne or elsewhere.

After the coursework phase, students will conduct their research projects in a lab at the University of Melbourne, such as the Brain, Mind and Markets Lab . Research projects can span multiple disciplines and labs.

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