Theory and Practice of Management (IDPM) : PhD

Course overview

The part-time PhD in the Theory and Practice of Management (TPM) combines the academic rigour of a traditional PhD with the accessibility of a structured, part-time research programme. An EFMD doctoral conference hosted at Lancaster placed significant emphasis on the changing forms of knowledge production within academia and in society more broadly, as well as the need for universities to update their provision to reflect the societies they serve. This programme is a response to that need, with its increased focus on research impact and business engagement.

It also recognises that doctoral researchers form an integral part of our research community and add value to the research conducted here at Lancaster.

Key highlights

Combines traditional PhD rigour with a structured part-time research format
Increased focus on research impact and business engagement
Responds to changing forms of knowledge production in academia and society
Doctoral researchers form an integral part of the research community

Entry requirements

7 years' relevant experience | IMPM with 65% overall and 65% in the major paper | Research proposal/IMPM major paper | Bachelor's transcript and certificate | English test for overseas applicants who have not completed the IMPM within 3 the last years | If you are thinking of applying to Lancaster and you would like to ask us a question, complete our enquiry form and one of the team will get back to you.

Scholarships

Alumni Loyalty Scholarship
10% fee discount
Up to 10% of fees
Chevening Scholarships
EMBA Women in Business Scholarship
50% fee reduction
Up to 50% of fees
Executive Dean's Awards
Up to 40% fee reduction
Health and Medicine International Study Centre Progression Scholarship
Scholarship offers a 20% fee reduction for students.
Up to 20% of fees
Health and Medicine Master’s Excellence Scholarship
25% fee reduction for both home and international fee-paying students.
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences International Study Centre Progression Scholarship
Scholarship offers a 20% fee reduction for students.
Up to 20% of fees
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Master’s Excellence Scholarship
20% fee reduction for both home and international fee-paying students.
Up to 20% of fees
LUMS EMBA Excellence Scholarship
50% fee reduction
Up to 50% of fees
LUMS MBA Excellence Scholarship
50% fee reduction
Up to 50% of fees
Management School International Study Centre Progression Scholarship
Scholarship offers a range of awards of up to 20% fee reduction for students.
Management School Master’s Excellence Scholarship
International fee-payers: up to 20% of your programme fee. Home fee payers: up to 30% of your programme fee.
MBA Women in Business Scholarship
50% fee reduction
Up to 50% of fees
Science and Technology International Study Centre Progression Scholarship
Scholarship offers a range of awards of up to 30% fee reduction for students.
Science and Technology Master’s Excellence Scholarship
Scholarship offers a range of awards of up to £9,000 to both home and international fee-paying students.

Careers this course leads to

Management academic or lecturer
Senior executive or business leader
Management consultant
Organisational researcher
Strategy director

Cost of study

International: £6,500 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Lancaster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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