MRes/PhD in Management - Organisational Behaviour at London School of Economics and Political Science

How does organisational culture impact success? You’ll study behavioural phenomena in various ways and settings, examining different organisations and the people who work in those organisations. As you progress through the programme, you’ll develop the analytical skills to perform robust field studies, randomised lab experiments, and quantitative research.

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

What you will study

To develop a global understanding of people and organisations, the MRes/PhD in Management – Organisational Behaviour Faculty group study phenomena in a wide range of settings, examining both the organisations themselves (macro-OB) and the people within those organisations (micro-OB) through rigorous and innovative research. Members of the group represent a wide range of disciplinary perspectives; They draw on theories and research from these diverse perspectives to achieve academic excellence and publish in leading journals. Compulsory and core courses include Fundamentals of Social Science Research Design, Qualitative Research Methods, Research Paper in Management (MRes PhD Programmes).

Career pathways

Students who successfully complete the programme often embark on an academic career. Explore the 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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