Business and Management MRes/PhD

Business and Management MRes/PhD

Course code

P-N1QY

Start date

4 October 2027

Study location

University of Warwick

Qualification

Master of Research (MRes)

Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD)

Department

Warwick Business School

Duration

2+3 years full-time

Course overview

Warwick’s MRes/PhD Business and Management programme encompasses independent thinking in a world class interdisciplinary environment. You will have the opportunity to make new discoveries whilst undertaking research in a broad range of business areas whilst becoming immersed in an internationally recognised research community at Warwick Business School.

*Please note that, for Visa purposes, the MRes is considered a Taught course which means that students requiring Student Visa sponsorship will not be able to bring dependants to the UK unless they are government sponsored. Once admitted to the PhD in Year 3, students requiring Student Visa sponsorship will be able to bring dependants.

The PhD experience at WBS taught me how to approach complex research questions with both rigour and creativity - skills that are essential in my current academic role.

Dr Zizhou Peng

Assistant Professor in Marketing at University of Birmingham,
PhD Business & Management (2019 - 2024)

WBS is for the people with a never-ending thirst for new knowledge and experience. You’ll have the passion to make new discoveries, the drive to test new theories and the willingness to go above and beyond. Our fully-funded MRes/PhD in Business and Management, launched in October 2022, will give you the opportunity to make your mark on the business landscape, by having the freedom to research a host of disciplines that shape the business world.

Our MRes/PhD Business and Management programme combines highly relevant and structured training with close mentorship from a team of supervisors to embed you in our culture of curiosity and help you in developing and deepening your chosen area of research. We value our doctoral researchers and aim to attract students from across the globe who are independent thinkers, restless to learn more and challenge themselves. We particularly welcome applicants whose ambition is a career in academia.

By studying our MRes/PhD Business and Management programme you will have the opportunity to make your mark on the business landscape, by having the freedom to research a host of disciplines that shape the business world.

Teaching and learning

As part of the MRes/PhD programme, you will study thirteen modules over your first two years. This comprises three core modules, four methods modules, and six elective modules. At the end of your second year of study, you will be awarded an MRes Business and Management and, subject to satisfactory progression and research ability, be permitted to proceed to PhD study. The overall course structure is 2+3 years (MRes/PhD).

Our excellent library and superb teaching and learning facilities provide the perfect place for you to commit to your studies, and enable you to expand and deepen your knowledge in your chosen area of research.

Supervisors and proposals

There are several routes to finding a PhD supervisor at University of Warwick. Searching for a supervisor and submitting a research proposal will look different depending on the opportunity you are applying for. Below you’ll find guidance from the department about what is required for this course.

For more general advice, including top tips for finding and contacting a potential supervisor, and what to include in your research proposal visit the university’s guidance webpages.

Fees and scholarships

The MRes/PhD programme fully funds all successful applicants and offers a generous support package including a stipend, and a research budget to attend conferences and workshops.

Life at Warwick

This is where your journey begins. Our campus is the heart of it all. It's more than just a campus - it's the places you visit, the people you meet, the fun that you have; the experiences you have here will be transformative.

Why Warwick

Your university experience is defined by far more than your course or the career path you follow. At Warwick, it’s where you discover who you could become.

How to apply

Our how to apply checklist helps you prepare for your application.