Management MRes

The MRes in Management is a flexible programme allowing you to focus on business and management research. This course provides an opportunity for you to understand the research process within your chosen subject area, providing a pathway to gaining a postgraduate degree that develops essential, critical and analytical skills for workplace, or doctoral studies.

The programme has been designed to be flexible, putting you and your interests at the centre of the course. You'll undertake two taught modules, at the start of the course, these will help you build a critical understanding of the research process.

The taught elements will be delivered in a block session to provide you with an in-depth learning experience that can fit around other commitments. You will then move to a research study supported by a supervisor who will provide one to one tuition.

You may undertake a supervised research project, either focused on a business or industry setting or solely within an academic context. Here you will apply both the theory and practical implications of research.

You'll be able to develop skills to use on future projects, both academically and within the workplace.

This course is suitable for students who would like to have a flexible approach to study and have a specific interest in business or management. The course would also suit people currently in work and those who would like to become expert in their chosen area of study.

Why study with us

The course has a flexible and independent approach to PG study. Offering a both full-time and part-time routes, alongside block teaching and an independent project.

You'll be able to determine the focus of their research project to explore areas of individual interest. The course has been designed to fit around busy lives and personal interests.

Future careers

The MRes will provide learners with the skills to undertake further management and business skills.

The course will help those currently in work to develop their research skills allowing graduates to use these skills within their organisations.

The course will also provide learners with the opportunity to progress to further academic study, potentially at doctoral level.

Applicants should hold a 2:2 degree or equivalent professional experience or learning in a related field. Applications from all candidates will be considered on their merits in the light of the nature and scope of the programme.