ObjectivesThis course also offers preliminary training for doctoral students on PhD and DBA programmes in research methods and related skills appropriate for their needs. Students who are contemplating doctoral studies but who have not yet enrolled on the PhD or DBA can be accepted onto this programme.
Entry requirementsThere is a growing demand for accomplished researchers in both academia and the wider business environment who have the ability to select and implement appropriate methodologies for business research. This Management and Business Studies Research MSc course is ideal if you are a business professional and would like to gain a sound training in the methods of business and management research, as well as a critical understanding of how organisations are managed.
Academic titleManagement and Business Studies Research MSc
Course descriptionWhat will you study?
After an induction programme introducing you to the Business School and the expectations and ethos of the course, you will go on to study and examine research design and data collection as well as data analysis and reporting, linking qualitative and quantitative methods and techniques. You will also look at perspectives on organisational studies and further background materials to encourage debate about research and philosophies.
In addition you will study advanced research methods, which will introduce you to some statistical techniques, and computer-aided analysis of qualitative data. The research project proposal sessions will prepare you for your dissertation, which in turn can be used to prepare the ground for your doctoral research.
Course structure
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.
Modules
-Advanced Research Methods
-Foundations of Data Analysis and Reporting
-Organisation Theory and Management
-Philosophies and Perspectives on Management and Business Research
-Research Design and Data Collection
-Research Project Proposal