Management Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

The School of Creative Management will equip you with a sound understanding of the methods and skills necessary to conduct high-level research, using a wide range of approaches and techniques.

* Our research programme includes a broad training in behavioural and social science research methodologies, including the fundamentals of qualitative research and advanced level quantitative research.

* Supervision can be offered in any of the areas of Business, Management and Marketing, as reflected in the research areas of our staff.

* You will attend and contribute to research seminars and, through the School of Creative Management, the Centre for Creative and Social Technologies, Psychology, and Goldsmiths-wide courses. You will also be encouraged to develop practical skills such as public speaking, poster preparation, scientific writing, and strategies for interacting with the media.

* You will meet regularly with your supervisor at every stage, and develop a structured approach to designing, executing, analysing and writing up your research.

* During your first year, you may take a range of taught modules including research design and analysis, advanced statistics, theoretical issues, project management, global leadership, organisational behaviour and health, workplace coaching and counselling, and training and development.

* The School of Creative Management produces theoretically informed and interdisciplinary knowledge in the social sciences and humanities that addresses fundamental challenges faced by individuals and society.

* We aim to make an impact that improves lives with our expertise in economics, management and entrepreneurship, marketing, and leadership and occupational psychology.

* We have a number of research units and areas:

Structural Economic Analysis Unit\
Consumer Culture Theory\
Algorithms and Society\
Entrepreneurial, Bodies and Behaviours\
History and Methodology of Economic Thought