Negotiated Management Specialism

Key Features

• The Negotiated Management Specialism degree at University of Chester participants positively engage with these challenges as active members of the research community.
• The aim is develop leading practitioner-researchers who inspire strategic change and contribute to wider debates in the areas of expertise.

Job Prospects

• The doctoral graduates typically advance their careers into roles which require high levels of expert knowledge and independent expertise, such as consultancy, organisational development, self-employment, executive coaching, senior roles in academe, and strategic leadership positions in business.

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Programme Structure

Curriculum:

• The researchers initially engage with the IS8004 Researcher and Research Development module to build foundational but advanced expertise before undertaking the IS8005 Research Project (Thesis).

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Admission requirements

Academic requirements

GPA: Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS: 7

Other requirements

General requirements

• Be employed or self-employed, and be in a position to influence organisational, sectoral or national policy; and
• An Honours degree with a minimum of an upper second class from a recognised university; and
• A Master's degree in a relevant field and with a minimum of a ‘merit’ profile from a recognised university; and
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience of substantial responsibility and appropriate seniority to specify and implement significant change initiatives within your organisation or sector; and
• Relevance of your research proposal by ensuring that the proposed topic addresses a practice problem faced by managers and organisations
• Advanced skills in writing evidenced by a 1,000 word (max.) project proposal outlining the 'what, why and how' of a research project (please contact the programme leader prior to application for specific guidance in this regard); and
• Commitment to advanced continuing professional development.

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Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

• International: 14,763 AUD / year (≈ 7,814 GBP / year)
• Domestic: 9,896 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)