PhD Management

Kent Business School has over 100 research-active academic staff, and postgraduate research can take place in any subject area where they have expertise. They offer international expertise in accounting, finance, international business strategy, organisational behaviour, human resource management, marketing and supply chain management. 

Each research student is supported by a supervisory team who give guidance about the nature of the research, the standard of work required, and the relevant literature and sources. Formal progression reviews are held at key points, and each student participates in a mandatory research training programme. 

Kent Business School PhD students get access to office space with a laptop, funds for conference attendance and research expenses, research methods training, and full access to the facilities of the Graduate and Researcher College.

The University of Kent, situated on its welcoming Canterbury campus, provides a supportive learning environment. Notably, Kent Business School holds the prestigious 'Triple Crown' accreditation, a distinction achieved by only the top 1% of business schools worldwide, having been recognised by AMBA, EQUIS, and AACSB. The University offers various undergraduate and postgraduate academic programmes, such as Medicine, Law, Engineering, Business, and the Arts.

Applicants are considered on an individual basis, and additional qualifications, professional qualifications, and relevant experience may also be taken into account. You must submit a research proposal of approximately 1,500 words on your intended topic.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants are expected to have a 2.1 at the undergraduate level and a merit at masters level in a relevant discipline from a UK or other approved university and/or equivalent.

English Proficiency:

• Applicants whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate English language proficiency through an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each section, or by providing equivalent scores from tests such as PTE or TOEFL.

International students are charged £19,300 per year for tuition for the PhD Management programme at the University of Kent.

The University of Kent aims to make education accessible to all and offers numerous scholarships to assist students with varying academic backgrounds and achievements.

Graduates with a PhD in Management go on to pursue a variety of careers in academia, research, and high-level consultancy. Some potential career paths include:

• University Lecturer/Professor

• Research Scientist

• Management Consultant

• Policy Analyst

• Senior Management Roles

• Corporate Strategist

Prospective students can apply for the PhD Management programme through the University of Kent's official website. Our trained counsellors are available to assist applicants with the application process and to verify their qualifications and experience against the programme's entry criteria.