Organisations, Systems and People PHD/MPhil

The School of Organisations, Systems and People collates research, teaching and expertise to combat the global increase of risk, complex decision making, supply chain challenges and the need for human resource capacity to meet these challenges.We explore human resource management and development, organisational behaviour, leadership, operations management, systems management and quality management. Through high quality teaching, impactful research and delivery of innovation projects in the UK and internationally, the School offers its expert knowledge to students, employers, and the community. Our practical approach to teaching and learning means our students develop core employability skills to complement their subject knowledge. They graduate as civic minded individuals, ready to have a positive impact on their chosen sector.We support local businesses through our Help to Grow Management programme, which helps SMEs and entrepreneurs to develop the skills they need to grow their business. Our students support this programme during their studies, which in turn helps them to improve their entrepreneurial skills and meet other professionals as they directly support local businesses. The School is home to the Centre for Operational Research and Logistics, and plays an active role in the Centre for Blue Governance, the Centre for Innovative and Sustainable Finance and the Centre for Applied Geoscience. Within the School there are research groups focused on multiple criteria and decision making, responsible management and digital business management. To support the work of these research groups, we are actively seeking PhD applications in the areas of operational research, responsible management, multiple criteria decision making, green supply chain management and logistics and digital transformation in business.TeachingWe offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications. At postgraduate level, we offer a variety of delivery and study options to meet the range of needs of our students, including on-campus, distance learning, condensed timetable and block teaching opportunities.Our teaching staff have extensive industry experience and are actively researching in a range of fields. Our strong connections with industry and accrediting bodies gives students access to industry professionals in guest lectures and networking events, where students can gain up to date industry perspectives and insight for their discipline.

You need a good first degree from an internationally-recognised university or a Masters degree in an appropriate subject. We'll also consider applicants with exceptional equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications.