Postgraduate - Glasgow Caledonian University

Master of Research (Business and Management)
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Contact: The Admissions Team
E: abmd@gcal.ac.uk
T: +44(0)141 331 3426
W: www.caledonian.ac.uk/cbs
Mode of Study & Duration:
Full-time: Two 15 week semesters plus 15
week Research Development Project (for the
MRes)
Part-time: A combination of on-line
learning and workshop/seminar attendance
on campus (late afternoons/evening –
variable)
Number of Places:
Full-time: 15
Part-time: 15
UK/EU Fees & Funding:
£4,450 (2008/09 fees)
Application:
Download a form from our website on
www.caledonian.ac.uk/postgrad
For further information, see page 124 or use
the paper form at the back of this prospectus
Programme Structure:
Semester A: Philosophical &
Methodological Issues in Business &
Management Research; The Research
Process in Business & Management
Research; Quantitative Research Methods
for Business & Management; Qualitative
Research Methods for Business &
Management
Semester B: Critical Literature Review;
Research Design & Development in Business
& Management; Advanced Research
Methods for Business & Management;
Discipline Domain Study
Semester C: Research Development Project
This programme is designed for students who wish to subsequently undertake high quality
research in the multi-disciplinary area of business and management. Most graduates from the
programme proceed to study for a PhD, but the programme is free-standing and is designed
to provide the essential skills and insights necessary for those wishing to pursue a career in
business research and management consultancy.
The programme provides advanced training for research in business and management. It critically
explores key issues in research philosophy, methodology and data analysis and provides students with a
range of practical research skills. It is designed to develop the students’ critical and analytical powers in
relation to the evaluation and execution of research in business and management, as well as enhancing
employment related and personal development skills.
The programme is designed to provide the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary to support
the production of a substantial piece of research that makes a significant contribution to knowledge and
understanding. Delivering these underpinnings involves the development of both conceptual clarity and the
acquisition of essential technical and behavioural skills. The learning, teaching and assessment approach of
the programme helps deliver these outcomes by adopting a strong student-centred/student-led approach
to learning. All modules involve active student participation and engagement throughout. Group work,
practical exercises, student-led seminars, presentations of results, the use of research-based teaching
material are some of the processes adopted by module teams to promote these outcomes. Exam-based
assessments have a very limited role. In most cases complex subject specific knowledge and understanding
and generic intellectual skills are best developed and demonstrated via course work reports, group
presentations, poster displays, oral presentations, the dissertation, and so on.
Students pursuing part-time study will be supported in module and programme delivery by the use
of a virtual learning environment (Blackboard). This provides some flexibility with respect to the place and
pace of learning, while facilitating group work, student-to-student and student-to-tutor communications.
A proven blended mix of online and face-to-face learning is employed to ensure the broad subject
interactions essential to the delivery of programme aims.
MRes graduates typically undertake further study toward a PhD, a qualification of great value for those
wishing to pursue a career in academia as a lecturer or full-time researcher. Those graduating with an MRes.
are equipped with the broad research skills to pursue careers in a wide range of research-related posts in
public and private sector organisations.
Admission will normally require a 2:1 or first class Honours degree or a Masters degree. Accreditation
of prior certificated learning is available subject to the regulations of the university. Students who have
completed modules or followed a course of study and passed relevant assessments may be considered
for APCL.
International Students:
International students whose first language
is not English shall be required to
demonstrate evidence of satisfactory
competence by completing an IELTS test with
a score of at least 6.0 or by holding another
recognised qualification. See page 12 for
details
Overseas Fees:
£9,500 (2009 fees)
International Enquiries:
E: cbsinternational@gcal.ac.uk
T: +44 (0)141 331 8621