Business PhD - School of Management
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-04-01 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2024-01-01 | - |
Program Overview
This doctoral program prepares researchers to advance knowledge and practice in business and organizations across various sectors. With supervision from active academics and a dedicated training program, students develop transferable skills in research methodology and career readiness. The program offers flexible study options (full-time or part-time) and research supervision in a wide range of business areas. Upon completion, graduates can pursue careers in academia or as expert practitioners.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
You will be part of a diverse, international body of researchers whose work is making a positive difference in the world of business and organizations in the private, public, and third sectors.
Teaching:
You’ll receive regular supervision from academics who are active in your field, and you'll participate in a doctoral training program that prepares you for the methodological challenges and key milestones involved with conducting a postgraduate research project. You will become part of a community of active researchers that gives you opportunities to attend expert seminars and present your own work as it develops.
Careers:
A PhD research degree is an excellent way to progress your business or management career, or pursue a career in academia. With a study solution to fit your needs, you can opt to study part-time or full-time and can focus your thesis on an issue close to you, your employer, or industry. This includes modules in academic writing and publishing, compiling research bids, conference presentation, research methods and management, networking, and team working.
Other:
- Completion times:
- MPhil: full-time 1-3 years, part-time 2-4 years.
- PhD via progression from MPhil, including that period: full-time 2.5-5 years, part-time 3.5-6 years.
- PhD: full-time 2-4 years, part-time 3-6 years.
- We can supervise your research in most areas of business, helping you to develop transferable skills which will be invaluable in your future studies or career.
- Strategy
- Marketing
- Entrepreneurship
- Operations management
- Hospitality and Tourism
- Human Resource Management
- Sustainability
UK students, 2024/25 (per year) £4,786 UK students, 2024/25 (part-time, per year) £2,392 International students, 2024/25 (per year) £15,900 International students, 2024/25 (part-time, per year) £7,950
Entry Requirements:
- MPhil or PhD with progression from MPhil: You’ll need a Bachelors degree or equivalent with first or upper second class honours, in a related subject area.
- PhD: You’ll need a Masters degree or equivalent in a related subject area.
- Please note we consider candidates for PhD with progression from MPhil in the first instance.
- If English is not your first language, you'll require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (or equivalent test).
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- If English is not your first language, you'll require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (or equivalent test).
