Programme Overview
The MPhil in Innovation, Strategy & Organisation is an interdisciplinary programme exploring innovation and change through three interconnecting themes: innovation and work practices, innovation and strategic change, and new organisational forms.
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| Core courses 3 scheduled in Michaelmas Term Core courses scheduled in Michaelmas Term:
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Core courses 3 scheduled in Lent Term Core courses scheduled in Lent Term:
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| One elective taken per year 3 choices are offered in Michaelmas Term Electives offered in Michaelmas Term:
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One elective taken per year 3 choices are offered in Lent Term Electives offered in Lent Term:
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| Preparation of dissertation proposal and presentation | Submission of final dissertation title | Submission of dissertation |
= Core Courses
= Electives
= Dissertation
Please note that the details and timing of individual components of the programme may vary from year to year.
The programme seeks to provide the methodological and theoretical foundation for further research and is specifically aimed at students intending to continue to a PhD degree, whether in Cambridge or elsewhere. Students who complete the MPhil and proceed to the Cambridge Judge Business School PhD programme can apply to have their MPhil year counted towards their residence requirements for the PhD.
The MPhil in Innovation, Strategy & Organisation programme consists of:
- three core courses, one for each of the three areas of Innovation, Strategy and Organisation
- two research methodology core courses
- a specialist elective
- 12,000 word dissertation
Assessment
Assessment will be by written examination, project, or course work, depending upon the nature of the particular course. Each course carries the same weighting towards the final mark. The 12,000 word dissertation is equivalent to three courses.