Research course

Business and Management

Institution
Newcastle University · Newcastle University Business School
Qualifications
PhD

Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant subject. We also usually expect a master’s degree, or international equivalent, at merit or above. In addition to academic qualifications, we also value relevant work experience.

If you do not have a master’s degree, you should complete the MA in Management and Business Studies (Research) before continuing onto the PhD track. If you have a master’s degree that is not recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) as Research Master, you will be expected to complete a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) in Research Methods in your first year of the programme.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Our PhD in Business Management is designed to equip you with the skills necessary to succeed in a knowledge-intensive environment. It is also to open a greater depth to your professional and personal life.

Find out more about the business and management key research areas below:

Marketing operations and systems, including:

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Department specialisms

HRM, Work and Employment; Marketing, Operations and Systems ; Operations; Strategy, Organisations and Society

Information for international students

English Language requirements: Direct Entry: IELTS 7.0 overall (with 6.5 in writing and a minimum of 6.0 in all other sub-skills). If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a Pre-sessional English Language course.

Fees and funding

See Fees and Funding tab in the Programme information online.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • PhD
    part time
    72 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    36 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Degree Programme Director
Email
nubs@ncl.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0) 191 208 1503