Program Overview

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PhD, MPhil, MRes Management Science

The PhD, MPhil, and MRes Management Science programs are designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of management science and its applications. The programs are offered by the University of Strathclyde, a triple-accredited business school.

Research Opportunities

The university offers a range of research opportunities in management science, including:

• Health systems
• Optimisation
• Risk & uncertainty
• Knowledge
• Operations & supply chain management

Students can work with experienced supervisors who are experts in their fields. The university has a flourishing community of around 40 research students in the department, and students come from many different countries and work on a variety of topics.

Program Structure

The PhD program typically lasts for three years full-time or six years part-time. The MPhil program lasts for one year full-time or two years part-time. The MRes program is a one-year full-time program that provides a comprehensive introduction to research methods and techniques.

Admission Criteria

For entry onto the PhD program, students normally require a first-class or upper second-class UK Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in a relevant business or social science related subject. A Masters degree, or overseas equivalent, is also normally required. For the MPhil and MRes programs, a first-class or upper second-class UK Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, is normally required.

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the programs are as follows:

• Scotland: £4,786 (2024/25), £5,006 (2025/26)
• England, Wales & Northern Ireland: £4,786 (2024/25), £5,006 (2025/26)
• Republic of Ireland: same as England, Wales & Northern Ireland
• International: £19,600 (2024/25), £21,550 (2025/26)

Support and Development

The university offers a range of support and development opportunities for research students, including:

• Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methodology for Business and Management
• Careers service
• Student support services
• International student support

Supervisors

The university has a range of experienced supervisors who are experts in their fields. Students can work with supervisors to develop their research skills and complete their research projects.

Research Areas

The university has a range of research areas in management science, including:

• Health systems
• Optimisation
• Risk & uncertainty
• Knowledge
• Operations & supply chain management

Students can work with supervisors to develop their research skills and complete their research projects in these areas.

Funding

The university offers a range of funding opportunities for research students, including:

• John Anderson Research Studentship Scheme (JARSS)
• Central University funding
• Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) funding

Students can apply for these funding opportunities to support their research studies.

Start Dates

The programs have start dates in October 2024, October 2025, and October 2026. Students can apply for the programs through the university's online application system.