Operations, Technology, Events and Hospitality Management
Why you should join us
Our research degrees will help you advance or change your career, deepen your expertise, and expand your research and practical skills.
Our research areas
Discover our areas of expertise and browse our experts. We encourage you to discuss your research ideas with us – even if your topic is not listed.
- Analytics
- Artificial intelligence (AI), digital literacy and inclusion
- Artificial intelligence (AI) in projects and automated leadership
- Circular economy
- Community festivals and events
- Digital ambidexterity and digital resilience in health
- Digital business models
- Digital health
- Digital transformation
- Green innovation in developing countries
- Information systems in developing countries
- Information systems management
- Innovation analytics and meta-analysis
- Operations and supply chain management
- Operational resilience
- Project management
- Quality management and business excellence
- Sustainable operations and supply chain management
- Sustainable project management: social value and inclusion
- Systems thinking and practice
- Technology-mediated teaching
- Virtual reality and augmented reality
- Extended reality (XR) and the metaverse
Qualifications you can study
You can do a research degree on campus or remotely through distance learning. Choose from one of these programmes:
- PhD — three years full-time, six years part-time
- Masters by Research — one year full-time, two years part-time
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MPhil — two years full-time, four years part-time
Find out about the research degrees we offer.
Start dates
Most of our students enrol in October. You can also join us in January.
Application information
Entry requirements
To apply, you’ll need a first or 2.1 honours degree, or an equivalent qualification.
International students must have strong English language skills.
We welcome applicants from non-standard backgrounds. We’ll take subject knowledge, professional experience, publications, or other relevant achievements into consideration.
Find out more about our standard entry requirements.
Scholarships, fees and funding
Speak to us
Contact us
About this subject
For an initial discussion, contact Dr Mandy Tom Dieck, the doctoral college departmental lead for operations, technology, events and hospitality management at c.tom-dieck@mmu.ac.uk
General admissions
For further information on the application process, contact the admissions team at pgradmissions@mmu.ac.uk