Management and Business Studies (Research), MA, PG Dip

Newcastle University, the United Kingdom

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MA, PG Dip	Full-time, Part-time	12 - 24 months	find out	find out	find out

About Management and Business Studies (Research), MA, PG Dip - at Newcastle University

At Newcastle University we provide you with the essential skills, advanced knowledge and understanding of business and management to proceed to doctoral research.

Through the course you'll develop:

a thorough grounding in theory, approaches and research methods
associated ethics in the social sciences generally and also in management and business studies in particular
skills in the analysis of both quantitative and qualitative research data, as well as an understanding of cutting-edge research across the social sciences
the ability to reconcile different research approaches. You'll analyse data in a wide variety of formats, both qualitative and quantitative

Two key modules are shared with first-year PhD students in the areas of management and business. This provides an exciting opportunity to study alongside the PhD cohort, this:

facilitates knowledge exchange
enhances learning
contributes to a vibrant research culture

Our Staff

Profiles of staff who teach on the course:

Dr Sara Maioli (Degree Programme Director)
Dr Shanta Davie
Professor Charles Harvey
Professor Stephen Hughes
Professor Alan McKinlay

Accreditation

Newcastle University Business School is accredited by the:

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS)
Association of MBAs (AMBA)

Only 1% of business schools worldwide hold this triple crown. Our accreditations reflect the investments we make for our students through providing a high quality teaching environment, innovative programming and active engagement with industry.

Facilities

Newcastle University Business School is one of the largest Schools in the University. We have over 3,500 students representing over 83 nationalities. This valuable network extends beyond our current students to include:

regional, nationality and international leaders
alumni
leading professionals and practitioners from industry

The Business School is based in a building within the Newcastle Helix development – Newcastle's emerging business district.

Our facilities provide:

a flexible and dedicated conference suite with panoramic views across the city
Wi-Fi enabled connectivity throughout the building, including three computer clusters housing approximately 120 PCs
four large lecture theatres and 21 seminar rooms, providing comfortable teaching and group study space
a dedicated Hub, Base, and Lounge providing a balanced mix of study space and relaxation areas
a contemporary café

Find out more about Newcastle University Business School

Notes about fees for this course

See Fees and Funding tab in the Programme information in our online Prospectus. https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/degrees/management-business-studies-research-ma-pgdip/?utm_source=referral-study-link&utm_medium=course-listing&utm_content=management-business-studies-research-ma-pgdip&utm_campaign=PG3PL-study-link#fees&funding

Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in any discipline.

We will also consider your application on an individual basis if you have relevant professional experience.

International Students

To study this course you need to meet our Band 6 English Language requirements:

Direct Entry: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)

If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course.

Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests.

The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages.

Pre-sessional English Course Requirements

6 week Pre-sessional entry: IELTS 6.0 overall (with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
10 week Pre-sessional entry: IELTS 6.0 overall (with 1 sub-skill at a minimum of 5.0 and 3 sub-skills at a minimum of 5.5, including writing)

You can study a pre-sessional English course at our INTO Newcastle Centre.

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Management and Business Studies (Research), MA, PG Dip

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About Management and Business Studies (Research), MA, PG Dip - at Newcastle University

Notes about fees for this course

Entry requirements

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