Business & Management Master of Letters (M.Litt.) Research
Pursue independent postgraduate research within Maynooth University's School of Business.
Best for:Best for prospective graduate students seeking independent research training in business and management.
Overview
The M.Litt. programme in Business & Management at Maynooth University offers a structured framework to support independent research projects in the field of business. Graduate students advance through key milestones and educational inputs designed to develop their academic expertise. Applicants must align their research proposals with departmental interests and secure a faculty supervisor prior to applying. The program is available in both full-time (2 years) and part-time (3 years) formats.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent academic research under the guidance of a faculty supervisor
- Participate in structured educational inputs and developmental milestones
- Prepare a formal thesis proposal and progress summaries
- Engage with the research themes and community of the School of Business
- Complete and defend a master's thesis based on original research
Requirements
Degree required: Recognized primary undergraduate degree equivalent to an Irish university primary degree level
Degree offered: M.Litt.
Language: English; demonstrated proficiency via accepted tests if English is not the first language
Instruction: English
- Ability to formulate an original business or management research proposal
- Proficiency in independent academic literature review and synthesis
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English
- Open to both EU and international applicants who meet primary degree and language requirements
- Must secure the preliminary support of a supervisor from the School of Business prior to application
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How to apply
Applicants must first contact the School of Business department or research-active staff to ensure alignment of their research proposal and secure the support of a supervisor. Once supervisor support is obtained, candidates should submit an online application through the Maynooth University portal along with all required supporting documentation, including the specialized M.Litt. application form.
- Evidence of primary degree
- Academic transcripts
- Copy of passport
- Proposed Thesis Title and Summary
- Academic letter of recommendation
- Professional letter of recommendation
- CV
- School of Business M.Litt Application form
- English language test score (if applicable)
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