Business and Management (Distance Learning)

As a postgraduate researcher in this Business and Management programme from University of Portsmouth, you could research the issues facing organisations and governments such as strategy, enterprise, innovation, leadership, ethics, organisation studies, human resource management and development, employment relations, sales management, advertising, operations research, and corporate branding.

If you’re ready to take your existing qualifications and skills in Business and Management into a postgraduate research degree, University of Portsmouth University of Portsmouth is the perfect place for you.

The research tracks and addresses the threats and opportunities that arise from an increasingly competitive global business environment. 100% of our research impact in the area of Business and Management Studies was ranked as either outstanding or as having very considerable impact. When you study for a postgraduate research degree with us, you’ll play your own part in transforming our expertise into impact.

You could join research collaborations with bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the Higher Education Academy (HEA) and Skills for Care. You could also work with businesses and policy-makers who are participants and recipients of our research, to ensure that our work is relevant and has the greatest impact.

What can a postgraduate research degree do for my career?

Your postgraduate research qualification demonstrates to potential employers that you’re an intelligent, capable and motivated person, with provable abilities and experience in critical thinking, problem-solving, project management, communication, leadership and creativity. You’ll also develop research management skills, and an in-depth knowledge of the subject on which Business and Management programme from University of Portsmouth is focused.

After researching with us, our successful postgraduate research candidates have gone on to impressive positions in a variety of fields – from positions within academia, to careers in industry and the public sector.

Business and Management PhDs and MPhils

• Explore our pre-approved funded and self-funded PhD projects in Business and Management, or submit your own research idea.