MPhil/PhD in Management - Information Systems and Innovation at London School of Economics and Political Science

Explore the complex interactions between information technology, organisations and society. On this programme, you’ll gain the quantitative and qualitative skills to contribute robust socio-technical research to the field of digital innovation, with the opportunity to specialise in your chosen area. As you progress, you’ll learn how to define problems and research questions, collect and analyse data, and apply your empirical observations to develop theoretical ideas.

Department: Department of Management  |  Duration: Four years full-time; part-time available  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: 27 September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You'll work closely with international and world-class faculty as part of a vibrant community of doctoral students, all of whom are pursuing varied research in different fields of management. The programme includes: a comprehensive qualitative and quantitative training; studies from a wide variety of countries; and the opportunity to specialise in a designated field. Compulsory and core courses include Research Design and Theoretical Foundations for Information Systems and Digital Innovation, Qualitative Research Methods, Introduction to Quantitative Analysis, Contemporary Digital Innovation Research.

Career pathways

Students who successfully complete the programme often embark on an academic career. Career and placements of previous Department of Management PhD students The department aims to give all qualified doctoral students the opportunity to teach.

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