Management

Goldsmiths, University of London
Undergraduate PhD Full-time 4 Years Business and management studies

About this course

The Institute of Management Studies (IMS) will equip you with a sound understanding of the methods and skills necessary to conduct high-level research, using a wide range of approaches and techniques.

  • Our research programme includes a broad training in behavioural and social science research methodologies, including the fundamentals of qualitative research and advanced level quantitative research.

  • Supervision can be offered in any of the areas of departmental activity, as reflected in the research areas of our staff.

  • You will attend and contribute to research seminars and, through the Institute of Management Studies, the Centre for Creative and Social Technologies, Department of Psychology, the Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship and Goldsmiths-wide courses. You will also be encouraged to develop practical skills such as public speaking, poster preparation, scientific writing, and strategies for interacting with the media.

  • You will meet regularly with your supervisor at every stage, and develop a structured approach to designing, executing, analysing and writing up your research.

  • During your first year, you may take a range of taught modules including research design and analysis, advanced statistics, theoretical issues, project management, global leadership, organisational behaviour and health, workplace coaching and counselling, and training and development.

  • The Institute of Management Studies (IMS) produces theoretically informed and interdisciplinary knowledge in the social sciences and humanities that addresses fundamental challenges faced by individuals and society.

  • We aim to make an impact that improves lives with our expertise in economics, management and entrepreneurship, marketing, and leadership and occupational psychology.

  • We have a number of research units and areas:

    Structural Economic Analysis Unit Consumer Culture Theory Algorithms and Society Entrepreneurial, Bodies and Behaviours History and Methodology of Economic Thought

  • Study Options

    This course is available in 4 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: London

    Part-time

    Duration: 6 Years

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: London

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: MPhil

    Location: London

    Part-time

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: MPhil

    Location: London

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1172 Social services managers and directors
    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
    2432 Marketing and commercial managers
    1150 Managers and directors in retail and wholesale
    1223 Publicans and managers of licensed premises

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    London
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Business and management studies