Master of Business by Research
Pursue an independent postgraduate research qualification in business under expert supervision.
Best for:Best for graduates holding an honours bachelor's degree in business or a related field who wish to conduct independent academic research.
Overview
The Master of Business by Research programme at SETU Waterford offers candidates the opportunity to conduct independent postgraduate research and earn a Level 9 qualification. Students develop and execute a tailored research project under the guidance of qualified supervisors while completing discipline-specific training modules. The programme culminates in a comprehensive written dissertation of approximately 45,000 words examined by field experts. Candidates may enrol on a full-time or part-time basis with flexible start dates throughout the academic year.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute an independent research project under the guidance of academic supervisors
- Conduct original research and literature reviews in a chosen business specialization
- Participate in generic and discipline-specific postgraduate training modules
- Prepare and author a research dissertation of approximately 45,000 words
Requirements
Degree required: Honours Bachelor degree (minimum Second Class Honours) in a related field
Degree offered: Master of Business
Language: English; IELTS 6.5 or equivalent demonstrable competence
Instruction: English
- Ability to formulate an academic research proposal and methodology
- Proficiency in literature review and critical analysis
- Strong academic writing and communication skills
- Applicants must hold an appropriate Honours Bachelor degree
- Applicants whose first language is not English must meet language proficiency requirements
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How to apply
Applicants should first contact the Programme Leader with a brief research proposal and CV to identify a suitable supervisor. Once a supervisory match is established, submit the application through the appropriate admissions channel depending on funding status.
- CV
- Research proposal
- BSc transcript
- English language proficiency test scores
Contact
Anne Sweeney· PGR Research Programme Leader
https://www.wit.ie/research/centres_and_groups/wit_research_groups/business-research-groups/
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