PhD Business and Management Programme
including specialisms in tourism, hospitality and facilities managementAttendance
Full-time, Part-time
Full-time normally three years for PhD
Part-time normally four to six years for PhD
Programmes of study begin in September, January and March
The part-time route of this course is only available to home and EU students.
At a glance
About this course
This course is for graduates wanting to further develop their understanding of a particular subject and carry out research that will lead to a PhD.
We provide comprehensive research training through our MRes Business. We also provide support from a supervisory team in areas linked to all our research centres. These include
Centre for Individual and Organisational Development
Centre for Facilities Management Development (CFMD)
Centre for Tourism, Hospitality and Events Research (CTHER)
Centre for Food Innovation (CFI)
Your supervisory team includes a director of studies and a second supervisor with expertise and interest in your research area. However, you do much of the work for a research degree on your own and you need the self-drive and motivation to finish a course of research extending over several years.
Achieving a PhD shows your ability to carry out academic research that you can defend as being methodologically justifiable and an original contribution to academic knowledge. It is your demonstration of this ability that determines your suitability for the award.
A doctorate can lead to career advancement in public, private or voluntary organisations, academia or consultancies.
For more information view the Sheffield Business School research degrees website.
Associated careers
Previous PhD students have gone on to work in a range of organisations including University of Algarve University of York University of Otago Universidade Federal de Alagoas Morgan State University University of Botswana Ling Nan University Five Lines Consulting Integral Coaching and Mediation 5 Deep Ltd the World Bank St John's Ambulance.
Course content
Dependent upon area of study.
Assessment
Written thesis and oral viva examination
Entry requirements
Normally a good undergraduate degree and/or relevant postgraduate degree (with a dissertation mark of 60 per cent or higher). Some work experience related to the research question you wish to explore would be an advantage.
Your application should show that you have an appropriate combination of academic qualifications, professional experience and a well-considered research proposal this should be of four to six pages in length and clearly set out the justification for undertaking the research. Download guidance on producing a good research proposal.
If your first language is not English you must produce evidence of competence in English such as an IELTS score of 7.0 with 6.5 in all skills. TOEFL test with an overall score of 100 internet based, with a minimum component score of 23 in listening, 23 in reading, 26 in writing and 22 in speaking.
We only accept direct applications, we do not accept applications submitted by agents.
Fees
Home and EU students
2013/14 academic year
Full-time typically £4,205 a year, plus a final writing up fee
Part-time typically £2,525 a year, plus a final writing up fee
International students
2013/14 academic year
Typically £10,980 a year
2014/15 academic year
Typically £11,250 a year
How to apply
Complete the application form available at www.shu.ac.uk/study/form
Contact details
For more information contact Sheffield Business School, Sheffield Hallam University, Stoddart Building, City Campus, Sheffield S1 1WB. Phone +44 (0)114 225 2820, fax +44 (0)114 225 5268, e-mail sbs@shu.ac.uk