PhD (School of Management)

Program Overview

The University of Bradford's PhD in Management offers full-time and part-time research opportunities in various business and management areas. The program emphasizes developing independent researchers for careers in academia, research institutions, or management consultancy. Students engage in research methods training, conduct original research projects, and receive supervision from experienced researchers. The program boasts a high graduate employment rate in teaching, research, and consultancy roles.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The PhD program in Management at the University of Bradford offers both full-time and part-time research opportunities in a range of business and management subject areas. The program aims to develop independent researchers with the ability to pursue varied career opportunities in academia, research institutions, or management consultancy.

Outline:

First Year (Research Training Stage):

• Taught Research Methods modules
• Develop research skills conceptually and operationally
• Manage research projects effectively

Second/Third Year (PhD Research Project Stage):

• Focus on research project
• Conduct literature review
• Develop research instruments
• Carry out fieldwork and data collection
• Analyze data
• Interpret findings
• Formal progress review (second year or third year for part-time students)

Final Year (Writing-Up Stage):

• Produce final version of thesis
• Present thesis
• Defend thesis in oral examination

Assessment:

• Individual papers
• Individual projects
• Reflective essays
• Viva Voce (assessment of doctoral thesis)

Teaching:

• Lectures
• Discussion
• Group exercises
• Class projects
• Online and face-to-face delivery modes
• Supervision by two experienced researchers

Careers:

• Academia
• Research institutions
• Management consultancy
• Career Booster Programme:
• European Computer Driving License (ECDL)
• Sage 50 Accounting and Sage 50 Payroll
• Project Manager Professional certificates
• Big Data analysis and reporting skills (SAS)

Other:

• 90% of graduates have taken up positions in UK/international teaching and research institutions or consultancy-based organizations upon completion of the PhD.
• The School of Management supports PhD students with workshops, one-to-one guidance, training, and development opportunities.
• The Effective Learning Service supports students with academic learning and adaptation to UK education requirements.
• The School promotes interdisciplinary research and collaborates with colleagues worldwide.
• The School has three academic departments:
• Accounting, Finance, and Economics (AFE)
• Business Analytics, Circular Economy, and Entrepreneurship (BACE)
• International Business, Marketing, and Branding (IBMB)