Dr. Stefanie Fischer

Associate Professor

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Biography

Stefanie Fischer is an Associate Professor at Monash University specializing in labor economics and the determinants of human capital. Her research employs quasi-experimental techniques and field experiments to understand how early-life factors influence educational attainment and human capital formation. Dr. Fischer focuses particularly on how public policies affect student behaviors, major choices, and persistence in higher education, especially among disadvantaged populations. Her overarching goal is to produce compelling evidence that aids in informing public policy decisions related to human capital, addressing inequality, and promoting economic mobility. Fischer's work has significant implications for understanding and improving the educational landscape for underrepresented groups as well as contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals regarding education. Her collaborations and research outputs reflect a commitment to bridging academic findings with practical policy applications.

Research Interests

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.