MRes Management

at University of Manchester

Candidates for the MRes must complete the following:

Compulsory course units:

Developing Research Contributions

AND

2x Research Methods modules delivered from the appropriate AMBS specialist PGT (MSc) programmes:

• Cross-Sectional Econometrics
• Qualitative Research Methods
• Professional Qualitative Marketing Research
• Quantitative Marketing Research in the Digital Age
• Global Operations
• Professional Skills: Research and Evaluation Methods
• Applied Statistics and Business Forecasting
• Mathematical Programming and Optimisation
• Data Analytics for Business Decision Making
• Risk, Performance and Business Analysis
• Workplace Research and Analysis Skills
• Research Skills for Professional Practice Part 1 / Part 2

Research Methods Electives:

Candidates should take 3 modules from the Research Methods Electives below -

• Case Study Research: Method and Methodology
• Comparative Case Study Analysis
• Epistemology
• Structural Equation Modelling
• Multiple Regression
• Exploratory Factor Analysis
• Reviewing and Evaluating Manuscripts

Academic entry qualification overview

Candidates must hold a Bachelors degree with Honours (to UK standard) of First or Upper Second (2:1) Class . [Please note: Due to variations in the grading structures of international institutions, higher results may be required than stated here]. 

Professional qualifications other than a Bachelors Degree and/or relevant and appropriate experience may be taken into account for entry to the programme.

English language

Candidates will be exempt from providing an English language test score if they are:

• Native English speaker from one of the following countries; OR

• In the process of completing a degree, or have graduated within the last 5 years, from one of the following countries:

Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, New Zealand, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago, UK, USA.

If you do not meet the above criteria, you must demonstrate your English proficiency by taking one of the following tests and achieving the minimum stated score:

• IELTS: 7.0 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component)

• TOEFL: 100 internet-based or 623 paper-based (with a minimum of 22 in each component - internet based).

UK students (per annum): £11,000

International, including EU, students (per annum): £20,000

The MRes programme can be awarded in its own right, but is designed to lead onto future PhD study. 

The University has its own dedicated Careers Service that you would have full access to as a student and for two years after you graduate. At Manchester you will have access to a number of opportunities to help support you with your goals for the future.