Aston Business School’s MRes Business and Management is a research-orientated programme, designed to equip those who already hold an undergraduate degree in a business and management discipline with the advanced research skills, training, and experience to progress onto further doctoral study and/or research careers within private, public, and academic sectors.
How you will learn
During your time at Aston University you will learn through a range of assessment methods including research proposals, ethics applications, thesis writing, portfolios and presentations. Assessment methods will balance academic learning activities with assessment designs that reflect real-world research challenges.
You’ll complete a core curriculum of three taught modules which will provide you with a detailed understanding and critical analysis of the contemporary research and analysis methods used in Business and Management.
You will access theoretical learning materials for general study, revision and assessment through our virtual learning platform blackboard. This platform allows you to access a comprehensive range of study materials, recorded lectures, online tutorials, scientific journals, e-journals, databases and much more.
What you will learn
The programme provides you with the opportunity to design and develop a research project within your chosen business and management discipline, allowing you to apply, and refine, your methodological skills in a focused area of study. You may also have the chance to collaborate with industry or organisational partners, gaining valuable real-world insights and experiences. This combination of academic rigour and practical engagement equips graduates to address complex business and management challenges through evidence-based research.