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This scholarship page was last updated on 14 November 2023. Some details may have changed since then. Please check the Monash University website or the Monash University page for current opportunities.

PhD Scholarship in Economics and Data Science - Expression of Interest

14 november 2023, postgraduate scholarships, paul raschky.

The Monash Department of Economics and Monash SoDa Labs invite expressions of interest for PhD Scholarships in Economics for domestic and international students – Monash University, Department of Economics and Monash SoDa Labs, Monash University

The Department of Economics at Monash is placed among the top 50 groups in the world according to a range of widely recognised rankings and metrics (ARWU: 41, QS: 39, Tilburg: 16-42, RePEc: 38, USNews: 17). In the latest Australian research assessment, Monash received the top rating for economics in all categories.

Monash SoDa Labs exists to discover social science insights from alternative data. SoDa Labs couple a large appetite for rapidly emerging sources of new data with an empirical toolset that ranges from causal empirical methodologies to the latest data science and machine learning approaches. We invite students who want to combine rigorous applied economic research with novel, alternative data tools such as spatial, remote sensing, text or image data . 

We offer excellent research facilities including a dedicated SoDa Hub, access to high performance compute infrastructure, PhD group supervision in a research lab environment, and a suite of exciting seminar series. Successful candidates will be enrolled in the Department of Economics PhD program and will be supervised by one or multiple members of Monash SoDa Labs.

Generous scholarships for outstanding candidates covering tuition fees and a living allowance are available with top-up scholarships for eligible applicants. Additional financial support is available through research and teaching assistance, along with opportunities for funded travel and study exchanges with partner institutions in Europe or USA.

We particularly encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

Ideal candidate profile:

• A degree in economics, econometrics, data science, computer science or a relevant discipline with a research component and outstanding academic results.   
• Strong quantitative skills and a passion for data-driven research.
• Experience with statistical programming languages (e.g., Python, R, Stata)
• English language proficiency according to these guidelines

For full information on admission and scholarship eligibility please click here .

To express your interest:

International candidates : submit the following information to [email protected] by 15 January 2024 (for S2 2024 intake), and 15 June 2024 (for S1 2025 intake).

Australian citizens/permanent residents : submit the following information to [email protected] by 15 March 2024 (for S2 2024 intake), and 15 August 2024 (for S1 2025 intake).

You will be asked to include the following information:

• a copy of your academic transcripts and details of grading scales
• evidence of English language proficiency according to these guidelines
• a 1-2 page cover letter outlining your research skills, experience, research topics of interest and why this PhD opportunity interests you.
• If applicable, please also include information on your cohort rank

If you have any questions, please contact: [email protected]

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Postgraduate - Course Graduate Diploma in Health Economics and Policy

Students who commenced study in 2015 should refer to this course entry for direction on the requirements; to check which units are currently available for enrolment, refer to the unit indexes in the the current edition of the Handbook . If you have any queries contact the managing faculty for your course.

This course entry applies to students commencing this course in 2015 and should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Business and Economics.

• This course is not available to international students who are holders of an Australian student visa, for study onshore in Australia. However holders of some other categories of Australian visas living in Australia, and students studying off-campus by distance learning (where this option is available) and living outside of Australia, may be eligible for this course.
• Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.

Description

NOTE: This course has had one or more changes made to it since publication on 1 October 2014. For details of changes, please consult the Handbook change register Handbook change register ( http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2015handbooks/2015-change-register.html ) .

This course is designed for health professionals and health policy makers wishing to further their knowledge and/or extend their formal qualifications in health economics.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes Australian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes ( http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html ) .

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to health economics problems
• apply research skills to health system challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an internationalised world
• exhibit cross-cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of their disciplines of economics and health economics and be able to provide discipline-based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities we serve

(d.) have advanced knowledge to graduate diploma level in health economics and be able to:

• demonstrate analytical skills in economics to analyse the role of consumers, funders and providers in the health care sector
• demonstrate technical skills in economic evaluation to promote an efficient and equitable health care system
• examine health care institutions and the role of government from an economic perspective.

The course has two main components:

• four core units in health economics and policy
• four electives.

Requirements

Students must complete:

(a.) four core units (24 points) as follows:

(i.) the following two units (12 points):

• ECC5970 Introduction to health economics
• ECC5974 Applied health economics and health policy

(ii.) two of the following units (12 points):

• ECC5971 Pharmaceutical economics
• ECC5973 Economic evaluation in health care
• ECC5975 Principles of health economics for developing countries

(b.) four elective units (24 points). Students are encouraged to select units from the recommended elective units and the unit from (ii.) not previously completed.

Recommended elective units

• ECX5921 Introduction to international economics
• MPH5020 Introduction to epidemiology and biostatistics
• MGF5923 Public policy
• MPH5040 Introductory epidemiology
• MPH5041 Introductory biostatistics
• MPH5042 Climate change and public health
• MPH5200 Regression methods for epidemiology
• MPH5202 Clinical epidemiology
• MPH5203 Environmental influences on health
• MPH5207 Chronic disease: Epidemiology and prevention
• MPH5213 Research methods
• MPH5218 Infectious diseases: Epidemiology and prevention
• MPH5236 Clinical trials
• MPH5237 Clinical measurement
• MPH5239 Systematic reviews and meta-analysis
• MPH5248 Primary health care in developing countries
• MPH5249 Field methods for international health
• MPH5250 Health of women and children in developing countries
• MPH5257 Aboriginal health
• MPH5260 Health policy and prevention in a global world
• MPH5265 Law for health systems
• MPH5267 Principles of health care quality
• MPH5268 Financial issues in health care
• MPH5269 Foundations of health policy
• MPH5270 Advanced statistical methods for clinical research
• MPH5272 Reform and development of health services
• MPH5283 Ethics, good research practice and practical research methods
• MPH5287 Alcohol and other drugs in society: A national and global perspective

Other elective units can be identified using the browse units tool browse units tool ( http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search ) in the current edition of the handbook. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; postgraduate units are those that commence with the number 5. Students must be able to meet any unit prerequisites.

Further unit information is also available on the Department of Epidemiology and Preventative Medicine's information for current students information for current students ( http://med.monash.edu.au/epidemiology/pgrad/ ) webpage.

Students should check when units are offered and whether they are taught in block mode or off campus.

Progression to further studies

Students who successfully complete the Graduate Diploma in Health Economics and Policy may be eligible for admission to course 3842 Master of Business Economics subject to satisfying the appropriate entry requirements entry requirements ( http://www.monash.edu.au/study/coursefinder/course/3842 ) .

Alternative exit(s)

Students wishing to exit the Graduate Diploma in Health Economics and Policy early may apply to graduate with 2681 Graduate Certificate in Pharmacoeconomics after successful completion of 24 points of study provided they have successfully completed the units required for that award.

Graduate Diploma in Health Economics and Policy

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