Program Overview
This integrated PhD in Management equips candidates with advanced research skills and prepares them for careers in leading research-intensive universities. Combining a Master's in Research and a Doctorate, the program offers structured training and practical research experience, leading to high-quality research publications and the potential for academic positions worldwide in business, management, and allied fields.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This Integrated PhD in Management equips candidates with the skills to conduct and publish high-quality research and pursue careers in leading research-led universities. It combines structured research training with applied research practice, leading to the separate awards of both a Master in Research (MRes) integrated with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Outline:
Year 1: Master in Research (MRes)
- Approaches to management research
- Principles and skills of management research
- Qualitative methods for management 1
- Quantitative methods for management 1
- Qualitative and quantitative research practicum
- Qualitative methods for management 2
- Quantitative methods for management 2
- Quantitative methods for management (accounting & finance)
- Research apprenticeship
- Research apprenticeship development
- Initial research proposal
Years 2-3/4: PhD Research Phase
- Develop and refine research topic and methodology
- Formal research training
- Develop research proposal
- PhD research, analysis, and writing up
Assessment:
- Oral examination (Viva voce)
- Thesis (written research project)
Teaching:
- Doctoral skills workshops and courses
- Lectures
- Online resources
- Practical sessions
- Real-life case studies
- Research project
- Seminars
- Supervisory team
- Tutorials
Careers:
- Academic positions at leading universities worldwide
- Research-led careers in business, management, accounting, finance, and allied subjects
Other:
- Most students complete the program in 4 years full-time.
- The program is designed to equip doctoral researchers with the skills and training to conduct and publish high-quality research necessary to pursue successful careers as professional management scholars and researchers in leading research-led universities.
- The program welcomes PhD scholars from any disciplinary background interested in developing professional scholarly research in any aspect of business, management, accounting, finance, and allied subjects.
- Alumni of the PhD program in the School of Management have earned academic positions at leading universities around the world.
- PhDs also publish their work in world-leading international journals.
University of Bath
Overview:
The University of Bath is a leading UK university with an international reputation for teaching and research excellence. It is known for its vibrant, friendly campus located in a historic city. The university is highly ranked for overall performance, student satisfaction, and graduate employment.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
Students at the University of Bath join a multicultural community on a vibrant campus. The university offers opportunities for placements and study abroad, helping students prepare for their careers through real-world experience.
Key Reasons to Study There:
High Rankings:
The university is highly ranked for overall performance, student satisfaction, and graduate employment.Vibrant Campus:
The university boasts a vibrant and friendly campus with a multicultural student community.Real-World Experience:
Students have opportunities for placements and study abroad, providing valuable real-world experience.World-Leading Research:
The university's research is improving lives and changing the world, with a focus on tackling issues of global significance.Academic Programs:
Other:
The university is committed to reducing its environmental impact through ethical food sourcing, waste management, and generating sustainable energy. It also engages with the local community, supporting local students and collaborating with local organizations.
Entry Requirements:
- Minimum requirements are a bachelor’s degree at a First or Upper-second level (or equivalent) from a recognized university and English language proficiency, with most successful applicants also having a good master’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognized university.
- There are two main routes to a doctoral project, depending on applicants’ areas of interest and intellectual preferences. Candidates may choose either to:
- lead the development of their own research project in conjunction with and under the guidance of their supervisors;
- or
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- If English is not your first language, you are required to attain a minimum overall standard on a recognized English proficiency test. Your performance should demonstrate proficiency across all sections of the test, and it must have been completed within the two years prior to your start on the Integrated PhD programme.
- IELTS: You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 7.0 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.5.
- IELTS alternatives: We also accept other language tests, including PTE Academic, TOEFL. iBT, CPE and CAE.
