MRes Management

The Master of Research in Management is awarded in recognition of the successful completion of an approved programme of training and research. Students will pursue a programme of training and research which combines advanced study, research methodology and a substantial research project, or series of research projects. It is a one year Master's degree which is designed to give students the opportunity to both develop their knowledge of specialist areas of business and management and develop the research skills essential for doctoral research. Many students who complete an MRes go on to apply to study a PhD. The programme aims to: provide students with a rigorous training in research methods, including epistemological and theoretical issues as well as quantitative and qualitative methods, appropriate for their doctoral studies, give students the flexibility to chose from a range of course options in the area of management research within a structured programme of courses, offer a range of qualitative and quantitative methods course units so that students could chose the level and specialism that is appropriate to their background and current research training needs, provide systematic and critical knowledge of one specific subject area of management research (such as accounting or marketing) so they appreciate current debates and issues.

Candidates must hold a Bachelors degree with Honours (to UK standard) of First or Upper Second (2:1) Class . [Please note: Due to variations in the grading structures of international institutions, higher results may be required than stated here]. Professional qualifications other than a Bachelors Degree and/or relevant and appropriate experience may be taken into account for entry to the programme. Candidates will be exempt from providing an English language test score if they are: Native English speaker from one of the following countries; OR In the process of completing a degree, or have graduated within the last 5 years, from one of the following countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, New Zealand, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago, UK, USA. If you do not meet the above criteria, you must demonstrate your English proficiency by taking one of the following tests and achieving the minimum stated score: IELTS: 7.0 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component); TOEFL: 100 internet-based or 623 paper-based (with a minimum of 22 in each component - internet based). Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 76 (with a minimum of 70 in each component).