Management

The Management MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter is at the cutting edge of research into leadership. Faculty interests range from applied evaluation of leadership development processes, to the philosophical underpinnings of modern leadership, and we have some of the most respected academics working here. 

Key facts

• High-quality research supervision to develop and nurture your potential
• A tailored supervision approach to help best suit your requirements
• Accessible supervisors who are enthusiastic about working directly with postgraduate research students
• Regular timetabled meetings with your supervisor
• ‘Open door’ policy to all postgraduate students – instant access to world-leading researchers who will share their expertise and ideas with you
• Regular meetings with your supervisory team, other members of your research group, and mentors
• The Management Management programme from The University of Exeter The University of Exeter encourages well-rounded theoretical research among each other and our PGR students. We take pride in the quality of our publications and our positive influence on leadership thinking.
• The skills and expertise that you build now are fundamental to your continuing professional development (CPD), and will be part of your toolset throughout your working life.
• We strongly recommend that our students take part in the University’s Postgraduate Researchers’ Programme, which offers training in skills such as:
• research management
• personal effectiveness
• communication
• networking
• team-working
• career management

Courses include:

• Business nature and value

• Service organisation management

• The tales top bosses tell to keep ahead of the game

• Operations and strategy in micro-businesses

• Strategy in conflict and developing country environments

• Effective business strategies

• ‘Servitization’ and how to develop it

• The social context of markets