Master of Management by Thesis
Critically examine management theories and develop research skills through a substantial thesis.
Best for:Best for postgraduate business students seeking to build advanced research skills and pursue doctoral studies in management.
Overview
The Master of Management by Thesis at ICL Graduate Business School invites students to critically examine contemporary management theories and practices while mastering advanced research methodologies. Candidates work independently under faculty supervision to design, execute, and complete a substantial research thesis in management. The programme provides a rigorous academic foundation specifically structured to prepare graduates for doctoral studies or senior research-oriented careers. Students engage deeply with specialized topics in business studies, management, and education research through structured inquiry.
What you'll do
- Design and execute an independent, substantial research thesis under academic supervision
- Conduct comprehensive literature reviews on advanced management theories and practices
- Apply appropriate qualitative or quantitative research methodologies to investigate a management problem
- Analyze research data and synthesize scholarly arguments effectively
- Draft, revise, and defend a comprehensive master's thesis meeting academic publishing standards
Requirements
Degree required: Prior postgraduate studies at Level 8 in business or related fields, or a Level 8 qualification in any field with relevant preparation
Degree offered: Master of Management by Thesis
Language: English proficiency as required for standard postgraduate admission
Instruction: English
- Foundational knowledge of business or management theories
- Ability to formulate clear research questions and design a study
- Critical thinking and analytical evaluation skills
- Academic writing and literature synthesis capabilities
- Must hold a Level 8 postgraduate qualification in business or a related field (or equivalent in another field with appropriate prerequisite knowledge)
Funding & terms
Programme and admissions
Admissions not verified
A catalogue listing does not mean applications are open or funding is guaranteed. Check the source for your intake.
- Intake
- Not confirmed by the source
- Duration
- Not confirmed by the source
- Teaching language
- Not confirmed by the source
- Taught / research mode
- Not confirmed by the source
- Study mode
- Not confirmed by the source
- Campus
- Not confirmed by the source
- Prerequisites
- Not confirmed by the source
- Application instructions
- Not confirmed by the source
- Tuition
- Not confirmed by the source
- Funding
- Not confirmed by the source
How to apply
Interested applicants should visit the official course portal to review admission criteria and submit their application documents online.
- CV
- Transcripts of prior Level 8 postgraduate studies
Create a free profile to unlock your personal match score, the full requirements, funding details and how to apply — in English or Persian.