Welcome for new Business and Law doctoral students

Welcome for new Business and Law doctoral students

Welcome to the Faculty of Business and Law. You’re joining a dedicated and talented doctoral community.

We’re looking forward to supporting you so you have the best possible experience during your time with us.

Please familiarise yourself with the following information before starting your journey with us.

Watch this video from Dr Helen Wadham and Professor Yuhei Inoue, Doctoral College Faculty Head and former Deputy Head for the Faculty of Business and Law, giving a warm welcome to our new doctoral students. 

View the transcript of Helen and Yuhei’s video 

Welcome information for all students

For information on resources, events and activities, visit weclome for new doctoral students.

  • Faculty induction programme

    Your faculty induction will take place on Wednesday 16 October, 9:30am - 4:30pm, in the Digital Office located on Level 2, Business School – please save the date.

    This session is a fantastic way to meet your tutors and fellow doctoral students. You’ll learn more about your faculty and what support is available academically and pastorally.

    We strongly recommend attending your induction to give you the best possible start to your doctoral degree.

    Here is the programme for the day:

    • 10:00am - 11:00am: What is my PhD idea and who am I? Introductions.
    • 11:00am - 11:15am: Break.
    • 11:15am - 12:00pm: What is a PhD? Hear perspectives from existing doctoral researchers.
    • 12:00pm - 12:30pm: Why is the PhD important? We will discuss how doctoral research fits into our research goals. 
    • 12:30pm - 1:30pm: Lunch. 
    • 1:30pm - 3:00pm: How do you successfully do a PhD? Chatting about the mechanics of doing a PhD at Man Met. 
    • 3:00pm - 3:15pm: Break. 
    • 3:15pm - 4:15pm: Where is the community? Talking about where to find support and community.
    • 4:15pm - 4:30pm: What next? Sharing reflections and actions from the day.

    For up-to-date information about what you’ll need to know as you start your doctoral degree, visit welcome for new doctoral students.

    If you have any questions or require more information, please email [email protected].

  • Research training programme

    The Business and Law Doctoral Research Training Programme (DRTP) supports you in developing your thesis and passing through the milestones in the early stages of your PhD.

    It enhances the support and guidance of our supervision teams by offering training in the key skills needed to complete your PhD. 

    The DRTP consists of three units:

    • Literature Reviewing
    • Principles of Research Design
    • Data Collection and Analysis

    If you have any questions about the programme, please contact Dr Helen Wadham. 

  • Your subject librarian

    Every faculty has a dedicated subject librarian who can offer tailored support. To find your subject librarian, visit library contacts.