Overview

Business Systems and Operations at University of Northampton will give you the opportunity to make your mark on the business landscape, by having the freedom to research a host of disciplines that influence society and business. The course looks to train students in research and development abilities in the subject of Business Systems and Operations. Students will gain in-depth knowledge of a specific specialisation area, as well as problem-solving and analysis abilities that will enable them to make substantial new contributions to the field of Business Systems and Operations.

Highlights

Highly relevant and structured training focusing on developing your core research skills
A unique life experience
Develop yourself as an early career researcher with our PhD Programme
Make an original and significant contribution to research literature
We prepare the next generation of researchers to undertake innovative research
Regular research seminars, conferences and research activities led by our Research Centres and the Graduate School

Programme Structure

Curriculum includes:

A PhD in Business Systems and Operations is a way for you to develop your specialism and improve your research, written, presentation and practice skills. While developing and setting up your research projects, you will initially receive general, face-to-face project specific training so that you can conduct your research effectively and independently.
Normally, our PhD students are registered for an MPhil, and within the first twelve months of their study, they are expected to transfer from the MPhil to the PhD programme. The transfer process requires our students to produce a detailed research proposal and apply for ethics approval. Students will be required to present their written piece of work to an academic audience and then proceed for the internal viva examination with an internal transfer viva examiner.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-11 00:00:00
Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

88

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Northampton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Business Information Systems View 4 other PhDs in Business Information Systems in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

88

OR

4.5

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

62

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates must have obtained at least a second-class upper (2:1) honours degree, or a Masters degree from a UK university or international equivalent, in a relevant subject area to gain entry to this programme.

In exceptional circumstances candidates with lower-level qualifications, or qualifications in a different subject area but relevant experience, will also be considered. Decisions on these and other exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis.

All offers of a place on the programme are subject to:
successful interview by the University
suitable Research Supervision Support

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16850 GBP / year

≈ 16850 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5850 GBP / year

≈ 5850 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK Part Time: £2,900
International: Part Time: £7,850

Living costs

Northampton

United Kingdom

796 - 1510 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.