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Tuition fee
7814 GBP / year
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7814 GBP / year
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Duration
48 months
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48 months
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Taught in
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About

The Negotiated Management Specialism course at University of Chester is designed for high-performing professionals to stimulate organisational, national or international development and contribute to wider debates in their field.

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Overview

Innovative research solutions are now required to tackle the challenging circumstances facing contemporary organisations. 

Key Features 

  • The aim is develop leading practitioner-researchers who inspire strategic change and contribute to wider debates in the areas of expertise.
  • Job Prospects 
    • The doctoral graduates typically advance their careers into roles which require high levels of expert knowledge and independent expertise, such as consultancy, organisational development, self-employment, executive coaching, senior roles in academe, and strategic leadership positions in business.

    Programme Structure

    Curriculum: 

    • The researchers initially engage with the IS8004 Researcher and Research Development module to build foundational but advanced expertise before undertaking the IS8005 Research Project (Thesis).

    Key information

    Duration

    • Part-time
      • 48 months

    Start dates & application deadlines

    Language

    English
    IELTS
    7

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    Credits

    480 alternative credits

    Delivered

    Online

    Campus Location

    • Chester, United Kingdom

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    Academic requirements

    GPA admission requirements GPA
    Upper Second Class

    English requirements

    IELTS
    7

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    Other requirements

    General requirements

    • Be employed or self-employed, and be in a position to influence organisational, sectoral or national policy; and
    • An Honours degree with a minimum of an upper second class from a recognised university; and
    • A Master's degree in a relevant field and with a minimum of a ‘merit’ profile from a recognised university; and
    • A minimum of 5 years’ experience of substantial responsibility and appropriate seniority to specify and implement significant change initiatives within your organisation or sector; and
    • Relevance of your research proposal by ensuring that the proposed topic addresses a practice problem faced by managers and organisations
    • Advanced skills in writing evidenced by a 1,000 word (max.) project proposal outlining the 'what, why and how' of a research project (please contact the programme leader prior to application for specific guidance in this regard); and
    • Commitment to advanced continuing professional development.

    Tuition Fees

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    • International

      Non-residents
      7814 GBP / year
      7814 GBP / year
    • Domestic

      Citizens or residents
      5238 GBP / year
      5238 GBP / year

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    Grant
    1500 GBP
    Deadline
    Anytime
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    Merit-based

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    Chester, United Kingdom
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    1500 GBP
    Deadline
    Anytime
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    Chester, United Kingdom
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    1500 GBP
    Deadline
    Anytime
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    Chester, United Kingdom
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    Grant
    1500 GBP
    Deadline
    Anytime
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    Chester, United Kingdom
    Independent provider
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    Various benefits
    Deadline
    07 Oct 2026
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    1000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Nov 2026
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    3500 USD
    Deadline
    15 Nov 2026
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    19000 GBP
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    Various benefits
    Deadline
    28 Feb 2027
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    12000 USD
    Deadline
    16 Aug 2026
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    6000 USD
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    16 Aug 2026
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    4000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Jun 2026
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    10000 USD
    Deadline
    01 Sep 2026
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    1000 USD
    Deadline
    01 Mar 2027
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    Various benefits
    Deadline
    14 Aug 2026
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    5000 USD
    Deadline
    28 Aug 2026
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    1000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Oct 2026
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    1000 USD
    Deadline
    13 Jul 2026
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    3000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2026
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    22500 GBP
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    1000 USD
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    30 Jun 2026
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    1500 USD
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