Management (Organisation, Work and Technology) PhD

Program Overview

A PhD in Business or Management from this program provides a valuable academic qualification for career advancement. Research focuses on key issues in human resource management, ethics, information technology, and leadership. Students benefit from an interdisciplinary research environment, advanced training, and expert supervision. Part-time study is also available through the Theory and Practice of Management PhD.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

A PhD in business or management is highly valued in many professions and an increasingly key qualification for those wishing to pursue an academic career in management studies. It can provide a springboard into the next level of career opportunities. Research in the Department of Organisation, Work and Technology sets the agenda for debate in key issues such as human resource management and employment relations; ethics, sustainability and management; information, technology and society; management, organisations and society; and leadership organisations and society. Staff in the department are drawn from a range of backgrounds including human geography, human resource management, organisation studies, history, philosophy, and sociology. Our interdisciplinary community brings humanities and wider social science perspectives into management research – something that’s widely acknowledged as crucial in reshaping management research and education. We also run a strong seminar series and workshops to encourage collaboration and cross-fertilization of ideas. You will be able to access advanced research training courses run by the Economic and Social Research Council-funded North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP). As a PhD student, you will be appointed two subject experts/supervisors to help guide you through the process of researching and writing your thesis. In addition to your thesis, an oral examination will form an integral part of the assessment of your doctoral research. Part-time PhD study over 5 years is available through the Theory and Practice of Management PhD.

Outline:

Year 1

• Induction Workshop which includes Ethics and Plagiarism training and assessment
• Foundations of Management Research
• Central Themes in Management

Year 2

• Research Skills – Data Collection & Analysis
• Delivering Impactful Research
• Structured Writing Retreats

Year 3

• Communicating with Different Research Audiences
• Structured Writing Retreats

• Full Time (per year): £4,786
• Part Time (per year): £2,393
• International: £20,790
• Part Time (per year): £10,395
There may be extra costs related to your course for items such as books, stationery, printing, photocopying, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits. Following graduation, you may need to pay a subscription to a professional body for some chosen careers. Specific additional costs for studying at Lancaster are listed below.

Additional Costs:

College fees Lancaster is proud to be one of only a handful of UK universities to have a collegiate system. Every student belongs to a college, and all students pay a small College Membership Fee which supports the running of college events and activities. Students on some distance-learning courses are not liable to pay a college fee. For students starting in 2023 and 2024, the fee is £40 for undergraduates and research students and £15 for students on one-year courses. Fees for students starting in 2025 have not yet been set. Computer equipment and internet access To support your studies, you will also require access to a computer, along with reliable internet access. You will be able to access a range of software and services from a Windows, Mac, Chromebook or Linux device. For certain degree programmes, you may need a specific device, or we may provide you with a laptop and appropriate software - details of which will be available on relevant programme pages. A dedicated IT support helpdesk is available in the event of any problems. The University provides limited financial support to assist students who do not have the required IT equipment or broadband support in place. Application fees and tuition fee deposits For most taught postgraduate applications there is a non-refundable application fee of £40. We will let you know in your offer letter if a deposit is required and you will be given a deadline date when this is due to be paid. What is my fee status? The fee that you pay will depend on whether you are considered to be a home or international student. Read more about how we assign your fee status. Fees in subsequent years Read more about fees in subsequent years.