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Masters/PhD in Management and Marketing

At the Kemmy Business School (KBS), you’ll find a vibrant research environment with faculty who are leaders in their field.

Key information

NFQ Level NFQ Level 10 Major
Duration Two to four years
Attendance Full-time
Programme type Research
Award Doctorate

At the Kemmy Business School (KBS) you’ll find a vibrant research environment with faculty who are leaders in their field, and where there is a strong focus on students engaging in translational research – research that has impact and consequences for organisational change and public policy. Students work on their research projects with their supervisor(s)/supervisory team. Research students develop advanced skills in designing and conducting research; skills applicable to a variety of careers in academia, business, government and non-profit organisations.

  • The Graduate Research Centre of the Kemmy Business School (KBS), which is home to our full-time PhD and Masters degree students, is situated in the Foundation Building at the University of Limerick (which also houses a large part of the University’s research activity across all faculties).  The Centre was established in 1993 with the purpose of ensuring that students engaged in postgraduate research have a “home” and an identity, and to provide the services and infrastructure necessary for their studies.  The Centre hosts more than 100 postgraduate students pursuing Masters and PhD degrees across a range of business disciplines.  It also embraces a number of research centres which facilitate the grouping of faculty, research fellows, postgraduate students and post-doctorate students who share common research interests.
  • All research students are key members of our four cutting-edge research themes under the umbrella theme of “Organisation Science and Public Policy”.  Additional information on our thematic approach to research is available here.
  • KBS offers research degrees at both Masters and PhD levels: students can apply and register at any stage of the academic year for a research degree, both part-time and full-time, as applications are considered monthly during the academic year.
  • Upon graduation many KBS graduates take up senior academic posts, or secure positions with government or private sector organisations.
  • Whatever your future plans, a research degree from the KBS will give you an opportunity to make an impact.
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