Management PhD

Program Overview

The University of Glasgow Management PhD Program is a research-intensive doctorate that develops researchers in Management for careers in academia, industry, and public service. The program combines robust research training and applied research practice within a flexible timeframe of three to five years. Students become part of a research community and are encouraged to collaborate with peers, publish research, and participate in seminars, workshops, and conferences.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: This program is a research-intensive doctorate for students with a strong academic background in Management.
It combines robust research training and applied research practice within a flexible timeframe of three to five years.
• Objectives:
• Develop researchers in Management for careers in academia, industry, and public service.
• Provide students with a strong foundation in research methods and methodologies.
• Encourage engagement with peers and active participation in research activities.
• Foster independent research skills and expertise in a chosen area of Management.
• Description:
• The program begins with foundation training in research methods.
• Students then progress to advanced training pathways in qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
• Extensive training in research skills is provided throughout the program.
• Students become part of a research community and are encouraged to collaborate with peers.
• Publishing research, participating in seminars, workshops, and conferences are integral parts of the program.
• The program is organized into six research clusters:
• Marketing
• Strategic Management
• International Business and Enterprise
• Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour
• Operations Management
• Entrepreneurship, Development and Political Economy
• Expert guidance is offered on PhD projects within these areas.

Teaching:

• Teaching methods: The program utilizes a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and individual supervision.
• Faculty: The program is led by experienced and research-active faculty members within the Adam Smith Business School.
• Unique approaches: The program offers a personalized approach to learning through individual supervision and tailored research training.

Careers:

• Career paths: Graduates of the program pursue careers in academia, research institutions, government agencies, and private companies.
• Opportunities: The program provides students with the skills and knowledge to pursue a successful career in research and management related fields.
• Outcomes: Graduates are well-prepared to make significant contributions to their chosen field of study and make a positive impact on the world.

Other:

• The program is open to students with a Masters degree in Business or Management with a strong research component.
• Students without a Masters degree but with relevant experience can enter the program through the MRes in Management route.
• The program offers a competitive PhD scholarship that covers tuition fees, living allowance, research support, and a conference budget.

UK: £4,786 International & EU: £25,290 Prices are based on the annual fee for full-time study. Fees for part-time study are half the full-time fee. Irish nationals who are living in the Common Travel Area of the UK, EU nationals with settled or pre-settled status, and Internationals with Indefinite Leave to remain status can also qualify for home fee status.