Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Study Details: 1 year
In a rapidly changing global business environment, skills studying business research is crucial to allow you to critically assess and analyse complex business problems and enable you to generate insights and develop evidence-based solutions.
Our MRes in Business and Management is a 12-month full-time distance-learning course designed to be studied anywhere in the world, which lets you balance your academic study with other commitments.
Throughout the course, you will develop foundational knowledge in research methodologies, critical thinking and data analysis, with a focus on the business and management sector. The course has been designed to equip you with the skills necessary for advanced studies, particularly if you are planning to pursue a PhD or research-intensive role in academia, consultancy or industry. Studying business research is crucial as it provides the tools to critically assess and analyse complex business problems, enabling you to generate insights and develop evidence-based solutions. In a rapidly changing global business environment, these skills are invaluable for identifying opportunities, mitigating risks and driving innovation.
You will need to have at least one of the following academic qualifications:
First or second class honours degree from a UK university, or
Equivalent degree from a non-UK university or academic institution, or
Postgraduate degree or diploma from a recognised institution, or
Higher Education diploma with a minimum of three years' appropriate and relevant work experience (defined as having worked in a supervisory, managerial or professional role)
Our MRes offers excellent opportunities to develop skills, knowledge and expertise for roles in industry, academia and research.
The analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills developed during an MRes are suitable for a wide range of industry positions, including management consulting, market research and data analysis, research management. Graduates with expertise in specific areas of business, such as sustainability, innovation, finance or marketing can pursue more specialised roles.
Semester One:
Research Approaches and Design
Semester Two:
Business Research Methods
Independent Research Project and Research Presentation
Why choose Leicester for postgraduate study? The University of Leicester is recognised globally for world-class research and high-quality teaching, w...
