Research Methodology in Business & Management
The Master in Research Methodology in Business and Management (MRes) has been developed in response to growing demand by professions and academics for high-quality research traning. It can be taken as a stand-alone qualification or as a foundation course for a PhD in business and Management.
The course draws on the wide range of expertise that exists across the Faculty and, where necessary, from other universities. By bringing together academics and professionals from a range of subject areas and a variety of cultures, the course provides a stimulating environment in wich to develop traditional and innovative research competencies.
Professionals involved in generating or analysing knowledge in public, private or voluntary sectors are increasingly recognised as valuable assets and the source of advanced management expertise and innovations in business processes. The MRes is also increasingly important as the prerequisite qualification for students wishing to undertake a Doctorate .
The course corresponds with guidelines from the funding councils (ESRC) and Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) for research education. As such, it provides the highest standard of training to researchers and professionals in business and management.
Students develop competencies across the spectrum of research methods, balancing the acquisition of specialist knowledge with the ability to apply a range of research techniques in a practical environment.
Core Classes
- Research Philosophy
- Research Methods 1
- Research Methods 2
- Advanced Quantitative Methods
- Advanced Qualitative Methods
- Research Colloquium
- Research Skills
Elective Classes
Options include advanced research methods classes, skills development classes and a wide choice of classes in the areas represented in the Business School (list available on request).
There are two variants of the MRes. Variant 1 corresponds to the ESRC research training guidelines and Variant 2 corresponds to the EPSRC.
MRes Variant 1 Students accumulate 120 credits from taught classes and submit a dissertation of around 20,000 words, which is worth 60 credits.
MRes Variant 2 Students accumulate 90 credits from taught classes and submit a dissertation (around 30,000 words, worth 90 credits).
Course Length
- MRes: 12 months
- PgDip: 9 months
- PgCert: 4 months
Entry Requirements
Degree in Business and Management or other qualification equivalent to a Master’s degree or a first or upper second class Honours degree from a British University.
Further Information
For further information about the programme, please contact:
Dr John Quigley, Department of Management Science, University of Strathclyde, Graham Hills Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow, G1 1QE
Tel +44 (0) 141 548 3152 Fax +44 (0) 141 552 6686
Email: j.quigley@strath.ac.uk
How to Apply
Applications can be made at any time.
By Post Application forms are available from: Registry Business, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow G1 1XQ, Tel: ++44 (0) 141 4170, Fax: ++44 (0) 141 5860
On Line Postgraduate Application Process