Overview
The Management Science course from Lancaster University focuses on operations research, management science, business analytics, operations management, information systems and project management. We have particular strengths in the following areas:
- Marketing analytics and forecasting
- Health systems
- Information systems
- Supply chain management
- Optimisation
- Simulation and stochastic modelling
- Transport and logistics.
Key facts:
As part of our friendly and thriving community of staff and students, you will enjoy access to state-of-the-art databases, a research training seminar series, dedicated office space, scientific computing facilities, and IT support. You will exchange ideas and holistic views through workshops, conferences, seminars, and communal group working, and you will benefit from the support of a final-year student during your first few months to help you settle in.
You will receive specialised support from two supervisors as you research and write your thesis. In addition to your thesis, an oral examination will form an integral part of the assessment of your doctoral research.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
Management Research
Central Themes in Management
Research Skills – Data Collection & Analysis
Delivering Impactful Research
Structured Writing Retreats
Communicating with Different Research Audiences
Structured Writing Retreats
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- If you are applying for funding, are applying from overseas or require on-campus accommodation, we recommend that you apply as early as possible.
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Delivered
Campus Location
- Lancaster, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A relevant UK Master's degree with a minimum of 65% overall and 65% in the dissertation, or a non-UK Master's degree, graded at the equivalent level.
- As part of your application you also need to provide a viable research proposal of up to 5,000 words, which has the potential to make a significant contribution to prior literature.
- We may ask you to provide a recognised English language qualification, dependent upon your nationality and where you have studied previously.
Tuition Fees
Additional Details
The postgraduate research fees for the next year have not yet been set.
Living costs
Lancaster
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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