MRes Management: The University of Manchester

Course description

The Master of Research degree is awarded in recognition of the successful completion of an approved programme of training and research.  Students will pursue a programme of training and research which combines advanced study, research methodology and a substantial research project, or series of research projects.

Course aims

The programme aims to:

• provide students with a rigorous training in research methods, including epistemological and theoretical issues as well as quantitative and qualitative methods, appropriate for their doctoral studies
• give students the flexibility to chose from a range of course options in the area of management research within a structured programme of courses
• offer a range of qualitative and quantitative methods course units so that students could chose the level and specialism that is appropriate to their background and current research training needs
• provide systematic and critical knowledge of one specific subject area of management research (such as accounting or marketing) so they appreciate current debates and issues
• introduce students to different paradigms to management research/studies thus equipping them with the general background to become professional researchers in management
• produce students who have the knowledge and skills to appreciate the growing importance of interdisciplinary research in management
• foster students' skills in analysis, argument, independent thinking, and effective oral and written self-expression and presentation skills
• build transferable employment related skills, so that students can become life-long learners able to apply their knowledge and skills in variety of contexts
• encourage initiative, independent learning and commitment to scholarship; and
• develop core skills IT in computer literacy, numeracy, and use of databases.

Career opportunities

The MRes programme can be awarded in its own right, but is designed to lead onto future PhD study.

Entry requirements

Academic entry qualification overview:

Candidates must hold a Bachelors degree with Honours (to UK standard) of First or Upper Second (2:1) Class.

Professional qualifications other than a Bachelors Degree and/or relevant and appropriate experience may be taken into account for entry to the programme.

English language:

If you are from one of the following countries and your first language is English, you will not be required to undertake the IELTS/TOEFL test: UK; Republic of Ireland; Channel Islands; Isle of Man; Gibraltar; Malta; United States of America; Canada (excluding Quebec); Australia; New Zealand; Anguilla; Antigua and Barbuda; Bahamas; Barbados; Bermuda; British Virgin Islands; Cayman Islands; Grenada; Jamaica; Montserrat; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; St. Kitts & Nevis; Trinidad & Tobago; US Virgin Islands.

You will also be exempt if you are a current student of, OR have graduated from, a UK institution or country where English is the first language (see the above list) within the last five years.

Minimum score required: IELTS 7 or TOEFL 623 (paper-based) / 106 (internet-based)

In exceptional cases, IELTS 6.5 (TOEFL 594 pbt/ 97 ibt) will be considered if you can demonstrate exceptional academic achievement.