
Management, Marketing and People - PhD
London South Bank UniversitySouthwark Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Enterprise through research LSBU Business School offers full-time, part-time, and distance-learning research degree programmes. During this PhD course, students work with research supervisors to develop research projects to shape theory, policy and practice in the fields of management, marketing and organisational behaviour studies. Under the direction of two research supervisors, students conduct empirical or theoretical research that will lead to new knowledge in a chosen field and are required to write a series of journal articles or thesis of 80,000 words.
Previous PhD research topics have included: Determinants of self-disclosure in online interactions Female identity constructs and consumer behaviour Multicultural identities and consumer decision making Brand portfolio management Conversational Service Agents (CSAs) adoption and use in service delivery Corporate social responsibility communication Employee voice The school is also committed to ‘civic engagement’, sharing practical research outcomes to improve the society around us. Our local business community is essential to the success of London, and we are keen to engage in research which supports that community. We are happy to consider a broad range of research proposals within the business domain, so long as they can be seen to offer the potential for rigour, originality, reach and impact.
Advantages of a PhD A PhD, by definition, is an original contribution to knowledge. It is distinct from a taught Masters in that your final output will be an extended dissertation or creative project relevant to your field of interest, rather than module-based coursework and exams. Research students are expected to self-direct their learning with support from a supervisory team.
Why Management, Marketing and People at LSBU? check-circle A member of staff, expert in your chosen field, is directly responsible for guiding and supporting your research programme. user-md As a research student you'll become part of our thriving academic community. heartbeat You'll gain support from other doctoral students at our monthly Doctoral Support Group. rocket No.1 among Modern London universities in Marketing in London (Complete University Guide 2023). Mode Duration Start date Application code Application method Full-time 3 years January; April; September 9016 Direct to LSBU Part-time 5 years January; April; September 9037 Direct to LSBU Distance learning 6 years January; April; September 9070 Direct to LSBU Course Accreditations IoEE Watch our video to see how you can make yourself at home studying at LSBU. Location Southwark Campus London South Bank University student union is located at 103 Borough Rd, London SE1 0AA.
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Key highlights
- Research guided by two supervisors, including an expert in your field
- Submit a thesis of 80,000 words or a series of journal articles
- Research spans management, marketing and organisational behaviour studies
- Monthly Doctoral Support Group connects you with fellow doctoral students
- Civic engagement focus supports research benefiting London's business community
- Full-time, part-time and distance-learning research routes available
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — UK Qualifications International Qualifications Applicants are usually expected to have a good honours degree (2:2 and above) and a relevant postgraduate qualification, preferably a merit at Master's level.
- Additional condition: interview — You will be invited to an interview with your potential supervisor, in person or by telephone, prior to an offer being made.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
LSBU Loyalty Award
20% discount on the tuition fee.
Up to 20% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- University lecturer
- Postdoctoral researcher
- Marketing research consultant
- Management consultant
- Policy researcher
- Organisational development specialist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £3,114 per year | International: £10,920 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 London South Bank University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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