Learning and assessment
Training Modules consist of:
- lectures
- discussion
- group exercises
- class projects
- other online (WRDTP) and face-to-face delivery modes
Assessment strategies include individual papers, individual projects and reflective essays.
The development of the doctoral thesis will be guided by two supervisors and the assessment includes Viva Voce.
Study support
The School supports PhD students in a variety of ways. Most importantly, student support is via one-to-one guidance.
The Effective Learning Service is a dedicated facility within the Faculty of Management and Law, supporting our students to maximise their academic learning as well as help overseas students adapt quickly to UK education requirements.
Research
Research-active staff undertake world leading research addressing management and organisational issues.
In the 2014 Research Assessment Framework, 65% of our research was judged internationally recognised or world-leading in terms of originality, significance and rigour. Almost 90% of our research demonstrated considerable impact on business practice and policy.
We promote interdisciplinary research, and we work together in themed research centres, collaborating with colleagues around the world. Currently, we have four research centres:
- Accounting, Finance & Economics (AFE)
- Business Analytics, Circular Economy & Supply Chain (BACES)
- International Business, Marketing & Branding (IBMB)
- People, Organisations & Entrepreneurship (POE)
Find out more on our research website.