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Management and Business Studies Research – (M.Sc.)
Kingston University
Faculty of Business and Law
| Application Deadline: | 7 August | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 7,230 - ≈ € 11,100 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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There is a growing demand for accomplished researchers in both academia and the wider business environment who have the ability to select and implement appropriate methodologies for business research. This Management and Business Studies Research MSc course is ideal if you are a business professional and would like to gain a sound training in the methods of business and management research, as well as a critical understanding of how organisations are managed.
This course also offers preliminary training for doctoral students on PhD and DBA programmes in research methods and related skills appropriate for their needs. Students who are contemplating doctoral studies but who have not yet enrolled on the PhD or DBA can be accepted onto this programme.
What will you study?
After an induction programme introducing you to the Business School and the expectations and ethos of the course, you will go on to study and examine research design and data collection as well as data analysis and reporting, linking qualitative and quantitative methods and techniques. You will also look at perspectives on organisational studies and further background materials to encourage debate about research and philosophies.
In addition you will study advanced research methods, which will introduce you to some statistical techniques, and computer-aided analysis of qualitative data. The research project proposal sessions will prepare you for your dissertation, which in turn can be used to prepare the ground for your doctoral research.
Contents
Available modules
* Advanced Research Methods
In this module you will develop an in-depth understanding of different types of advanced and specialised research techniques. This will include identifying the most appropriate context for their use, assessing their strengths and weaknesses and understanding the principles behind them.
* Foundations of Data Analysis and Reporting
This module will teach you how to plan and execute data handling and analysis, understanding the principles and techniques behind the analysis and linking data to research questions and aims. You will:
* look at both qualitative and quantitive data;
* become proficient in the use of dedicated software tools and techniques; and
* develop skills in writing up and reporting results.
* Organisation Theory and Management
In this module you study a broad range of issues relating to different organisation and management models. You will use this critical evaluation to identify areas that require research and development.
Topics covered will encompass organisational theorising, employment, organisation structure and economic models.
* Research Design and Data Collection
This module looks at different research techniques. You will learn how to:
* evaluate different methods;
* select the most appropriate for a specific research question;
* develop research design plans; and
* construct and test data collection methods.
* Research Project Proposal
In this module you will plan a piece of research that demonstrates your ability to identify and define a researchable problem and to present a coherent proposal in written form.
You will consider why a topic is suitable for investigation and select the most appropriate methods of data collection and analysis in light of your objectives.
* Dissertation
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Register Now!Requirements
We welcome applications from those who possess:
- a good honours degree (usually 2:1 or above), OR a masters degree, or equivalents, in either general management or a business-related subject.
- the provision of both academic and professional references.
In addition, you will be expected to provide evidence of your ability to meet the high intellectual and personal demands of the course.
In exceptional cases, if you do not meet the formal entry criteria you may still be considered provided you can show exceptional qualities in terms of:
- at least five years´ business experience, preferably at a professional or managerial level
- the intellectual capacity to deal with the demands of the programme
- evidence of interest in and pursuit of continuing professional development
- personal or career-related benefits that could be derived from participation in the programme.
Holders of non-UK degree qualifications will be subject to the University´s normal entry procedures with regard to the assessment of the equivalence of qualifications
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
Accreditation
Many of the courses that we run are accredited and recognised by relevant professional bodies within their respective fields. As part of our commitment to providing quality, relevant courses we seek accreditation and recognition wherever possible. In fact the Higher Education Funding Council of England awarded us a quality rating for 'Excellence in teaching'.
Kingston Business School is also one of an elite number of UK business schools with Association of MBA accreditation of our MBA courses. Plus we have received EPAS accreditation from the European Foundation for Management Development for several of our postgraduate and undergraduate business programmes; only the second UK business school to receive this accreditation.
To view a full list of our accreditations, please visit our website.
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