Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] [Management] From University of Essex

You are encouraged to undertake a paid placement year to further develop your business connections and practical skills whilst working for real-world organisation.Study areas include:

• business strategy
• business creation and growth
• organisation behaviour and management
• supply chain management
• marketing and marketing communications
• accounting and finance
• management and entrepreneurial theory

Group work tasks develop your team working skills and our business simulation project puts you in charge of your own virtual venture. In competition with other students, you develop your skills in problem solving, analysis and creativity as you make decisions to optimise your businessÕ performance.In your final year, you put your knowledge into practice by producing a business plan, industry report or dissertation in an area of your choice. As well as developing the research and analytical skills needed for the workplace, you can take the opportunity to make valuable business connections by gathering case studies and interviews.

Your future

TheÊBusiness AdministrationÊcourse offered by the University of EssexÊis designed to help you take your first steps into management and gives you the flexibility to enter any area of business. By gaining a fully-rounded business education, you may decide to explore careers in financial analysis, marketing, public administration, finance and HR.

TodayÕs graduate job market is competitive, with employers looking for candidates who understand how business works. An Essex education prepares you for the world of work.

Many of our recent graduates work for a wide range of high-profile companies and exciting SMEs including:

• PWC
• IBM
• Deloitte
• EY
• AVIVA
• Bank of England
• Hiscox
• John Lewis Partnership
• WeFarm, a social enterprise helping farmers out of poverty
• Footprint Digital, a fast-growing digital marketing agency