Masters by Research
Degree Level Research
Year 2020
You’re considered an International student if you are a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand.
Degree Level Research
Year 2020
Program Code
DMRU
Fees
2020: AUD$ 35,900 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL)
2021: AUD$ 37,700 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL)
International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
000547J
Program level
Masters by research
You must check the entry requirements for the type of research degree you wish to apply for and make sure you are eligible.
Please noteFind out more about our fully-funded research degree scholarships to support your studies.
12018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA). 2UniSA Business School is one of just ten institutions in Australia and 187 globally to be accredited by EQUIS (from over 16,500 worldwide). EFMD, October 2019.
UniSA research is inspired by the challenges and opportunities of today. In the 2018 Australian Research Council Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) evaluation of Australian universities, all of our assessed research was rated at world class or above. We are vibrant, outward-facing and responsive. We partner with industry, government and communities to seek answers to questions that arise in the real world. Our research themes are:
Learn more about our research themes.
UniSA intends to deliver industry and end-user informed research that supports employer-relevant curriculum. To achieve this, and to produce entrepreneurial and business-aware graduates, we have developed the transformed PhD.
We have added a structured component to research degrees including enhanced skill development, supervisory panels and a technology-enabled oral defence of the thesis. Through these activities you will develop a set of professional, transferable skills relevant to our knowledge-based enterprise economy.
The aim of the transformed PhD is to increase your employment prospects in any career path. You will possess the knowledge, expertise and confidence to meet the emerging needs of academia, industry, government and the community.
A Masters by Research at our Business School can be studied in the disciplines, Institutes and research strengths listed below.
Please contact BusinessResearchDegrees@unsia.edu.au or submit an expression of interest to find out more. We welcome applications and have supervisory teams available across the following research areas.
Accounting, applied economics, finance, choice, behavioural finance, capital markets, economic history, environmental accounting, international business, and property investment and valuation.
Corporate, commercial and competition law, environmental law, human rights law, public law, international law, and law and ageing.
Ethics and corporate social responsibility, festival and event management, human resource management practices, organisational behaviour, leadership and change management, sport, recreation and leisure management, service quality, teams, team processes and communication, tourism and Asia, tourist behaviour and experiences, work-life balance and well-being, workplace diversity, and workplace performance.
Please note, we have refined the application process for students interested in research degrees with the School of Management. Learn more about the application process.
Advertising and media, brand performance, consumer behaviour, customer loyalty, international marketing, packaging, pricing, and wine marketing.
The UniSA Business School offers a wide range of research topics which have been developed by teams of academics who will jointly supervise successful candidates. Each topic is a broad area of investigation, designed to help you create an original research question. Browse our list of research topics and contact the relevant Principal Supervisor/s for further information before you make your application.
Our Business School is ranked in the top 1% worldwide1, and is recognised and respected for a comprehensive research program inspired by the contemporary challenges facing Australia and its region. Our focus is always on finding practical solutions and creating new knowledge.
Our commitment to research with an industry focus is unprecedented. We are renowned for our concentration of global thought-leaders and academic experts in areas such as marketing, human resource management, applied economics, tourism and international business.
We offer a research environment with highly experienced and engaged supervisors, extensive connections to industry, government and communities, and a focus on addressing globally significant issues. We encourage you to connect with our researchers and find out the possibilities.
In the 2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) rankings, all of our assessed research was rated at or above world-class with particular strengths in business and management and marketing. Read more about our strengths in research.
1UniSA Business School is one of just ten institutions in Australia and 187 globally to be accredited by EQUIS (from over 16,500 worldwide). EFMD, October 2019.
A Masters by Research will give you a competitive edge in the work place. You may choose to pursue a career in academia, or in research with a research institution or university. Alternatively, you may choose to work in your chosen specialisation. A research degree graduate of the University of South Australia:
Before applying, you will need to do some investigation. Our seven-step guide will take you through the process of preparing your application to maximise your chances of success.
Research degree applications are made through our Apply Online facility, a secure step-by-step online service. Please check the research degrees calendar for all key dates.
Every year, over 2,500 UniSA students are supported in their studies through scholarships and grants worth millions of dollars. Check out the scholarships below. One of them may be perfect for you. Visit our scholarships page for more.
These scholarships will cover your tuition fees and your overseas health cover, and provide and a stipend (living allowance).
These scholarships address local, national and international grand challenges, and encourage collaboration with industry and community partners.
For information on applying to do postgraduate study by research, including Masters by Research, PhDs or Doctorates, please visit unisa.edu.au/Research/Degrees/
You are eligible for a range of scholarships and grants as a current research student.
For example, the prestigious Vice Chancellor and President’s Scholarship,
Maurice de Rohan International Travel Scholarships or one of UniSA’s International Travel Grants.
See Scholarships and Prizes for more information.