Master of Science [M.Sc] [Management of Information Technology] From University of Sussex

YouÕll be assigned two supervisors, who youÕll meet with at least once a month. Your supervisors will guide you through your PhD. TheyÕll help you discuss your research ideas, develop a research plan, consider your theory and methods and discuss how to analyse your work. Your supervisors will also be able to read and comment on drafts of your work.

In your first year, youÕll complete four compulsory training courses covering quantitative research methods, qualitative research methods, professional academic skills, and teaching and training. The teaching and training course is specifically run for PhD students, and is a good opportunity to get to know your new PhD community. We also run a postgraduate research conference every year, where youÕll be able to present your work and learn about the work of your fellow students.

Your first year will be spent familiarising yourself with the relevant literature, develop a research plan, develop your methodological and analytic skills and complete your first study. YouÕll then need to pass a confirmation review between 12 and 15 months into your programme to assess your progress.