12 monthsProgramme duration
20,100 GBPTuition Fee/year
30 Jun, 2027Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Engineering Management
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PhD
Study Mode
On Campus
Management research investigates how organisations create value, innovate, and adapt in complex environments. Drawing on disciplines such as economics, psychology, sociology, and data science, it explores decision-making, strategy, technology, and human behaviour in organisational settings. The PhD in Management enables you to contribute original insights to these debates and prepare for academic careers at leading institutions worldwide.
This five-year course begins with a one-year MRes, followed by four years of doctoral study. You join one of four research groups: Operations and Technology, Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Analytics or Organisations and Innovation, and benefit from interdisciplinary coursework, close faculty mentorship, and a collaborative research culture spanning multiple areas of management.
What distinguishes this course is its selectivity and scale. With a small cohort admitted annually, you receive personalised guidance from world-class scholars and engage in frequent research seminars, reading groups, and workshops that support publication in top journals and preparation for tenure-track roles.
In Year 1, you complete advanced methodological training, including compulsory modules and a supervised research project. Progression to the PhD phase requires strong performance in both coursework and independent research. During the course, you may also take modules across UCL departments and at partner institutions such as London Business School and Imperial College London, broadening your methodological toolkit and intellectual networks.
Throughout the five years, you present your work, attend international conferences, and develop transferable skills essential for academic and research-based careers, including research design, academic writing, and professional communication. All admitted students receive full funding, covering tuition and a stipend, and graduates typically secure tenure-track positions at top business schools worldwide.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Engineering Management
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PhD
Study Mode
On Campus
Management research investigates how organisations create value, innovate, and adapt in complex environments. Drawing on disciplines such as economics, psychology, sociology, and data science, it explores decision-making, strategy, technology, and human behaviour in organisational settings. The PhD in Management enables you to contribute original insights to these debates and prepare for academic careers at leading institutions worldwide.
This five-year course begins with a one-year MRes, followed by four years of doctoral study. You join one of four research groups: Operations and Technology, Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Analytics or Organisations and Innovation, and benefit from interdisciplinary coursework, close faculty mentorship, and a collaborative research culture spanning multiple areas of management.
What distinguishes this course is its selectivity and scale. With a small cohort admitted annually, you receive personalised guidance from world-class scholars and engage in frequent research seminars, reading groups, and workshops that support publication in top journals and preparation for tenure-track roles.
In Year 1, you complete advanced methodological training, including compulsory modules and a supervised research project. Progression to the PhD phase requires strong performance in both coursework and independent research. During the course, you may also take modules across UCL departments and at partner institutions such as London Business School and Imperial College London, broadening your methodological toolkit and intellectual networks.
Throughout the five years, you present your work, attend international conferences, and develop transferable skills essential for academic and research-based careers, including research design, academic writing, and professional communication. All admitted students receive full funding, covering tuition and a stipend, and graduates typically secure tenure-track positions at top business schools worldwide.
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