Research Proposal
Guidance
Master of Research
in Management Studies
YSJ London
Master of Research in Management Studies | 2024/25
What should be in my
Research Proposal?
This proposal should be an outline of the research you intend to
carry out in the duration of the 12-month programme.
Within your research proposal,
you will be expected to include:
Areas of research could relate to performance within an
organisation in any industry - including public organisations and
A suggested title that encapsulates the project
non-profits as well as private.
The main question the research will address
Examples research areas include: business management,
marketing, logistics, supply-chain, sustainability, artificial Evidence of current research in the area
intelligence, data analytics, as well as ethics, values, and (i.e. literature review)
behaviours within these. All areas should link back to management
in some capacity. An outline of what research will involve
(eg. planned activities, interviews,
Informal enquiries on proposal areas can be made to data collection methods)
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Overview of anticipated technical and/or practical
resources required
When writing your research proposal:
Outcomes; next steps after undertaking the
Be objective and realistic with your goals research
Ensure your research contributes to the wider
society or the research community
The Research Proposal should be submitted to the relevant
Structure your proposal with clear headings and
YSJ country office.
concise paragraphs
Adhere to the application guidelines Please submit a 2 page A4 document with font size 12
Consider you will be expected to write a final thesis (approx. 1000 words) and saved as a PDF (maximum file size 15MB)
of approximately 15,000 words
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Research Proposal Structure
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