MRes Business
Embark on an inspirational learning experience enabling you to lead research in your field.
Embark on an inspirational learning experience enabling you to lead research in your field
Work with world-class faculty in a globally recognised research community
Lead research efforts to solve today's major global issues
Course key facts
Qualification
MRes
Duration
1 or 2 years
Start date
September 2025
Study mode
Full-time
Delivered by
Location
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South Kensington
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Minimum entry standard
2:1 in a quantitative subject such as Mathematics, Engineering, Physics or Computer Science
Course overview
Are you driven by the key global issues facing us today? Do you want to contribute and develop research that is used to confront these issues?
This one or two-year research Master's course will challenge and advance your thinking, preparing you for doctoral studies and careers in further research.
Through lectures, workshops and seminars, you'll explore themes from digital transformation to sustainable development to financial and institutional resilience. You'll learn the theories, tools and methodologies needed to undertake research to solve critical, real-world issues through attending practical sessions with industry experts and analysing case studies.
You'll complete a research project in an area of your interest, allowing you to execute the research skills taught on the course. You can opt to take a specialist management and entrepeneurship pathway, where you'll deepen your knowledge of this area and use it for the basis of your research project.
Structure
This page is updated regularly to reflect the latest version of the curriculum. However, this information is subject to change.
Find out more about potential course changes.
Please note: it may not always be possible to take specific combinations of modules due to timetabling conflicts. For confirmation, please check with the relevant department.
If you choose to specialise in the following research areas, you will take a one-year MRes:
- Analytics & Operations
- Marketing
Core modules
You study all of these core modules:
- Plagiarism Awareness (non-assessed)
- Research Project
Optional modules
You choose elective modules from the following:
Research methods modules
- Applied Microeconometrics
- Econometrics 1
- Empirical Industrial Organisation
- Qualitative Methods 1
- Qualitative Methods 2
- Quantitative Methods 2
Specialist Modules
- Consumer Behaviour
- Decision Making Under Uncertainty
- Industrial Organisation
- Machine Learning for Analytics
- Microeconomics 1
- Microeconomics 2
- Optimisation
- Stochastic Processes
- Sustainable Behaviour
Other elective modules
- Asset Pricing Theory
- Corporate Finance
- Consumer Behaviour
- Empirical Asset Pricing
- Entrepreneurship
- Financial Economics of Climate Sustainability
- Industrial Organisation
- Machine Learning for Analytics
- Machine Learning for Economic Analysis
- Macroeconomics 2
- Macro-Finance
- Micro Development Economics
- Organisational Behaviour
- Organisation Theory
- Strategy
- Topics in Empirical Banking
- Topics in Environmental Resource Economics
- Topics in Finance
- Topics in Health Economics
- Topics in Household Finance
- Business Models and Intellectual Property*
- Contemporary Topics in Health Policy*
- Digital Marketing Analytics*
- Healthcare and Medical Analytics*
- Logistics and Supply Chain Analytics*
- Optimisation and Decision Models*
- Retail and Marketing Analysis*
- Workforce Analytics*
*These modules are available subject to capacity and timetabling constraints in other faculties and are differently weighted to the MRes Business electives
There may also be opportunities to choose optional modules from our partner institutions London Business School and Queen Mary University, subject to availability.
Professional accreditation
We are among a handful of business schools worldwide to achieve triple accreditation:
- Association of MBAs (AMBA)
- Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
- European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS)
We have also been recognised for our work in tackling gender inequality in higher education with a Bronze Athena SWAN award.
Teaching and assessment
Teaching and learning methods
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Lectures
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Practical classes and fieldwork
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Equipment/technique demonstrations (e.g. Bloomberg, Datastream)
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Presentations and seminars
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Workshops
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Case studies
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Group work
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Virtual learning environment
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Lecture recordings
Assessment methods
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Continuous assessments
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Essays
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Written exams
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Multiple choice tests
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Formal presentations
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Reports
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Case studies
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Participation
Entry requirements
We consider all applicants on an individual basis, welcoming students from all over the world.
2:1 in a quantitative subject such as Mathematics, Engineering, Physics or Computer Science
Footnotes
In exceptional circumstances, we will consider candidates holding a strong First Class Honours undergraduate degree, without a Master’s, if accompanied by very strong academic references and outstanding CV and personal statement.
A GMAT or GRE score is a compulsory requirement to be considered for entry into the Doctoral programme at Imperial College Business School. This GMAT/GRE score must be submitted before we will consider an application.
How to apply
Applications are now closed.
Personal statement
All applicants will need to complete a personal statement which outlines their motivation for undertaking this MRes and their area of research interest.
Interview
Eligible applicants are invited to interview by two faculty members.
Interviews are assessed on the following criteria:
- Capability: top-level intellectual capacity
- Commitment: demonstration of serious intent and ability to pursue PhD studies on a full-time basis
- Compatibility: research interests that are compatible with those of the research faculty
Applicants may be invited to a second interview if required.
Visit our Admissions website for details on the application process.
There is no application fee for MRes courses, Postgraduate Certificates, Postgraduate Diplomas or research courses, such as PhDs and EngDs.
An ATAS certificate is not required for students applying for this course.
Fees and funding
We offer a funded programme at the Business School. This includes a full tuition fee waiver (Home/EU or Overseas fees) plus a living stipend for up to five years through the Business School Graduate Teaching Assistant Scholarship.
Find out more about funding for this programme
How will studying at Imperial help my career?
Examine case studies with industry experts and learn the tools, theories, and methodologies of conducting research.
Become familiar with the latest work by internal and external academics, including research that is yet to be published.
Prepare yourself with the necessary training to continue your studies with a PhD, or for a career in a variety of employment sectors.
Potential career paths include working in industries such as business, management, healthcare, and economics.
Further links
Contact the department
- Telephone: +44 (0)20 7589 5111
- Email: business.school@imperial.ac.uk
Visit the Imperial College Business School website
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Terms and conditions
There are some important pieces of information you should be aware of when applying to Imperial. These include key information about your tuition fees, funding, visas, accommodation and more.
You can find further information about your course, including degree classifications, regulations, progression and awards in the programme specification for your course.
Programme specifications