Doctor of Philosophy in Management Studies at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

The MRes in Management Studies is offered by Cambridge Judge Business School as a full-time period of study and research, during which students with experience at master's level will receive training in research methods and the foundations of their chosen discipline. The goal of the MRes programme is to lay the foundations that will enable students to contribute to the academic debate in their discipline through publications in leading journals, which they will develop during their PhD. Learning outcomes By the end of the programme, students will have: Gained knowledge of research methods used in management research.

What you will study

Gained practical knowledge of management research through close supervision of their dissertation project Developed strong methodological expertise across a spectrum of research areas and the ability to apply these methodologies as part of the dissertation research project. Developed a strong awareness of the imperative of societal impact with management research, through a dissertation. Thesis / Dissertation MRes dissertations will not exceed 16,000 words.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a Masters (Merit). We consider applications from applicants who have completed or are in the process of completing a Master’s programme relevant to their intended PhD specialisation. We look for indications that you have the calibre and training to undertake a research-focused degree. The Master's degree must be from a university or department with a strong international research reputation. English language: IELTS (Academic) 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,208 a year (2027/28). First Year: University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 42,546 a year (2027/28). First Year: University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1+3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/bmjbpdmgm/apply

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