Research at Norwich Business School
Research degrees at Norwich Business School.
Norwich Business School (NBS) offers students different pathways to a doctorate. Those yet to develop sufficient disciplinary and research techniques are encouraged to take the Master of Research (MRes) degree; those who have previous training will be able to register for a PhD immediately, subject to meeting our entry requirements.
PGR students are normally assigned two or three supervisors in their chosen research area. They then work closely with their supervisors and receive feedback on their research ideas,design, analysis, and findings on a regular basis. Please note it is NOT the responsibility of the supervisory team to provide ideas for research., the thesis should be an independent piece of work reflecting the students abilities and ideas.
The research degrees offered by Norwich Business School are:
PhD in Business and Management
The PhD programme usually lasts for a period of three years (or six years part-time). First year of the PhD will be considered a probationary period. Probation must be confirmed within the first nine months of full time study by a school review panel. The first year is the design phase, during which time students work closely with their supervisors to design the study, write up the literature review, if necessary recruit research subjects, and begin data collection. Data collection is finalised and analyses begin in the second year and in the final year, students write up their theses. Throughout the entire period of study, students are supported by their supervisory team.
For further information please contact the PGR Director, Min Zhang.
MRes Social Science Research Methods
The MRes Social Science Research Methods is a taught programme designed either for those planning to proceed to the PhD programme, or for those wishing to improve their research skills for application in business.
To discuss the opportunities for the MRes, please contact Zografia Bika.