Management

University of Glasgow
Postgraduate Masters in Research (MRes) Full-time 12 Months Business and management studies

About this course

Designed in line with ESRC guidelines, the MRes Management offers a solid foundation for doctoral studies in management. The programme combines in-depth study of a specialist management topic of your choice and applied training in management research methods. It provides an integrated ESRC pathway into your management PhD.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

  • This MRes Management will equip you with theoretical knowledge of your chosen specialist research topic in management, as well as the qualitative and quantitative skills necessary to become a successful management researcher or analyst.

  • You will learn how to identify research questions, design and manage research projects, and prepare high quality research proposals. You will create your own research proposal and gain applied training that is tailored to your specific research topic.

  • At an early stage of the programme you will be allocated a supervisor who will support you in designing and implementing your own research project using the research methods, tools and techniques that you acquire throughout the year.

  • Class sizes are small for the core specialist management courses, which facilitates an interactive learning environment.

  • Throughout the year you will have the opportunity to take part in research workshops, seminars, and conferences, as well as social and guest speaker events that we organise for our PhD students.

  • Take advantage of our individualised skills development programme, which will ensure you balance academic theory with crucial employability skills to help you maximise your potential and achieve your career goals.

  • Adam Smith Business School is triple accredited.

    PROGRAMME STRUCTURE You will take four core and three optional courses. You will have the opportunity to work alongside a diverse group of PhD researchers and become a member of the postgraduate research community. Teaching will be in the format of lectures, seminars, workshops and group discussions, and you will also undertake an independent research project. The project will provide an opportunity for you to identify an area of interest and create a research project that allows an in depth critical exploration of this topic.

    Core courses Dissertation Research Master Class Management Research Methods Quantitative Data Analysis Qualitative Research Methods

    Optional courses Applied Multivariate Analysis* Introduction To Social Theory For Researchers Management specialist course

    *a co-requisite course, and as a condition of enrolment, it may only be chosen with Quantitative Data Analysis. Both must be taken in the same session.

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 12 Months

    Qualification: Masters in Research (MRes)

    Location: Glasgow

    Part-time

    Duration: 24 Months

    Qualification: Masters in Research (MRes)

    Location: Glasgow

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    1150 Managers and directors in retail and wholesale
    7220 Customer service supervisors
    1223 Publicans and managers of licensed premises
    1123 Production managers and directors in mining and energy

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Masters in Research (MRes)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    12 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Glasgow
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Business and management studies

    Offered by

    University of Glasgow

    Glasgow

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