Business and Management PhD

Warwick’s Business and Management PhD/MPhil encompasses independent thinking in a world class interdisciplinary environment.

Course Overview

Our Business and Management PhD is for those people with a never-ending thirst for new knowledge. You’ll have the passion to make new discoveries, the drive to test new theories and the willingness to go above and beyond. Make your mark on the business landscape, by having the freedom to research a host of disciplines that shape the business world. We particularly welcome applicants whose ambition is a career in academia. Our PhD Programme combines highly relevant, and structured training in the first year with close mentorship from a team of supervisors to help you develop and deepen your chosen area of research.

Business and Management Pathway

The business world is complex, and the ability to be flexible in business is greatly important. As a Business and Management student you will have the freedom to research many different business disciplines, and the opportunity to develop and grow your research interests.

Research Themes

Our vision is to develop cutting-edge research that leads debate and deepens our understanding on the practice of business and management. Research is undertaken in partnership with policy and practice, to ensure both relevance and practical application. Our desire to respond and contribute to varied societal issues, provides a vibrant and creative environment for research to flourish.

Our research strengths include:

Accounting; Behavioural Science; Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Finance; Information Systems and Management; Marketing; Operations; Organisation and Human Resource Management; Strategy and International Business

Teaching and Learning

The first year of your PhD comprises of taught lectures, as well as research self-study under a supervisor, and from your second year onwards you will conduct research self-study. As a first year Business and Management student you will have your own desk in an open plan office. From second year onwards you will have your own desk in a smaller office, enabling you to focus on your independent study whilst collaborating closely with your supervisor.

You will be located in the WBS Teaching Centre, where there are modern kitchen facilities and a relaxing common area. Our excellent library and superb teaching and learning facilities provide the perfect place for you to commit to your studies, and enable you to expand and deepen your knowledge in your chosen area of research.