Graduate Research Programme
"This outstanding scientific and human environment allowed me to obtain my PhD in Finance and Development in just 3 years" - Dr. Thomas Lagoarde-Segot, Assistant Professor, EUROMED Management, Ecole de Management Marseille
The School offers outstanding students the opportunity to pursue advanced research, leading to the M.Litt. or the Ph.D. degree. Trinity College Dublin has a long history as a leading research University. The Research Degree Programme at the School of Business is focused on educating and training postgraduate students for careers in business research and in international business schools. The Programme is offered almost exclusively on a full-time basis. Part-time study is limited, typically, to academic staff at third level Irish educational institutions, or to individuals who are working in a research environment.
Educational Objectives
The Research Degree Programme aims to develop:
- an advanced understanding of the philosophies, theories, principles, assumptions, concepts, practices and language of research methods;
- a sound appreciation of techniques, strategies, models, methods, tools, analytical procedures, processes, complexities, trade-offs, paradoxes, conventions, and difficulties relevant for individual research projects;
- relevant skills in identifying or developing research topics, research questions, key concepts and constructs, operational definitions, and testable hypotheses;
- abilities necessary to conceive, plan, conduct, and communicate rigorous, valid and ethical research; and
- abilities necessary for critically analysing, evaluating and critiquing ongoing or completed research projects.
Outline Programme
The research degree programmes commence each year in October, and students are expected to be in regular attendance in the School during term time. The School envisages the M.Litt. as a two-year full-time process and the Ph.D. as a four year full-time process.
The Graduate Research Seminar is scheduled weekly during the Academic Year. It is designed to cover a selection of topics fundamental to research in business studies. Attendance and active participation are requirements for the completion of research degrees in the School of Business. Attendance at seminars is mandatory for all newly enrolled first year research students.
The School offers outstanding students the opportunity to pursue advanced research, leading to the M.Litt./M.Sc. or the Ph.D. degree. Trinity College has a long history as a leading research University. The programmes are focused on training postgraduate students for the market in high-level business research, and for the international business school market. Our programmes are offered almost exclusively on a full-time basis. Part-time study is limited to academic staff at third-level Irish educational institutions, or to staff who are working in a research environment.