Research programmes

ESADE offers four research-oriented programmes designed to provide professionals with management and law training and a strong foundation in theoretical management concepts and methodologies for basic and applied research.
 
All these official programmes meet European Higher Education Area (EHEA) criteria and collaborate with programmes at other European institutions.


MASTER OF RESEARCH IN MANAGEMENT SCIENCES (MRes)

The MRes in Management Sciences is designed to provide participants with a strong foundation in managerial theories and research methodologies. It enables the development of research and management skills essential for coordinating and developing complex research projects, as well as contributing to knowledge creation in the field of Management. On completing the MRes, participants will be able to conduct research independently. The MRes corresponds to the instructional period of the PhD in Management Sciences.

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PhD IN MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

ESADE offers a PhD for students seeking academic and research careers in management. The programme provides analytical training in research skills and methodology, enabling participants to become leaders in management research and education in their respective fields. Faculty members and students work closely together in order to foster the publication of their work in leading journals, and thus enhancing students' opportunities in the competitive international market for academic faculty.
 

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MASTER OF RESEARCH IN LEGAL SCIENCE

A tri-university programme (ESADE Law School, University of Deusto and University Pontificia de Comillas ICADE) designed to provide the fundamental methodology to perform research into legal science. Students actively analyse theories which explore the constitution of legal systems, the fundamentals of positive law, the comparison of systems, the social, cultural and economic justification of law, and legal reasoning and rhetoric.  
 

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PhD IN THE FUNDAMENTALS OF LAW, ECONOMIC LAW
AND BUSINESS LAW

ESADE offers research-proficient students the opportunity to apply legal science research methodology, both in private law and public law, culminating in a doctoral thesis. Under the guidance of a personal tutor, the thesis calls for critical and original output which influences the progression of law as a means to prevent or resolve conflicts, with particular bearing on the national and/or international scientific and academic community.
 

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After completing an MBA at Warwick, I decided to continue my education at ESADE, in part because my research interests were closely aligned with the mission of the Institute for Social Innovation. The experience was fantastic. It has taken us back to the roots of understanding what knowledge is and through the wide variety of research methods which exist. My next step is to begin work on my PhD research, which is linked to the role of business in society and socially responsible investment.

Jennifer Goodman
MRes in Management Sciences
United Kingdom

The experience at ESADE has improved my social intelligence. I found ESADE to have very supportive professors, which without any doubt is one of the main indicators of a top international business school. My next challenge is to earn my PhD at ESADE and one day train researchers as a professor at a business school.

Ali Kazeminia
MRes in Management Sciences
Iran