Learning outcomes
By successfully completing our PhD with Integrated Study in Management, you will be able to:
- Pursue original research, making a significant contribution to knowledge in, or understanding of, your field of study
- Relate particular research projects to the general body of knowledge within your field
- Present the results of your research in a critical and scholarly way
- Produce material worthy of publication
About the degree programme
Our PhD with Integrated Study in Management offers top-level training opportunities throughout the programme. During the first year, you will undertake 180 credits of taught courses designed to train you in the theory and methods necessary to conduct high-quality research. The emphasis will be on helping you understand how to conduct meaningful and impactful research with publishing potential by the time you complete your PhD studies.
Throughout the programme, you will be working closely with your supervisory team, which will advise you on your research and career development with an intent of preparing you for successful scholarly career. Your supervisory team will recommend the courses you should take and any events to attend. In addition, you will be attending a large number of research seminars and workshops across different subject areas, delivered by renown scholars from around the world, providing ample opportunity for advanced learning and networking.
As a member of world-leading university, you will be a part of broader research-intensive environment. You will have opportunity to network with academic members of staff and research students from other Schools, which should help you develop a broader understanding of meaningful and impactful research, and, if desired, provide opportunities for interdisciplinary work.
Courses
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | |||
| CMSE11494 | Introduction to Research in Business | 1 | 20 |
| CMSE11618 | Theories and Philosophies in Research on Business and Management | 1 | 20 |
| CMSE11442 | Supervised Reading: Refining the Proposal | 2 | 20 |
| CMSE11635 | Academic Paper Development | Summer | 60 |
| Compulsory to take one of the following two courses. The other can be chosen as an optional course. | |||
| CMSE11312 | Qualitative Research | 2 | 20 |
| CMSE11524 | Quantitative Methods for Business Scholars | 2 | 20 |
| Recommended optional courses | |||
| BUST11231 | Supervised Reading: Literature Review | 1 or 2 | 20 |
| CMSE11443 | Supervised Reading: Methods 1 | 1 or 2 | 20 |
| CMSE11620 | Supervised Reading: Reflecting on Research | 1 or 2 | 20 |
| CMSE11636 | Researching as a Team: Co-authored Research Project | 2 | 20 |
Full programme details can be found on the University degree programme tables website.