The University of Exeter Business School offers the opportunity to study for research degrees in accounting, finance, economics, leadership studies and management (including tourism). The facilities that we have available for doctoral studies are second to none, and that also applies to the academics who comprise our formidable teaching staff. Embarking on an MPhil or PhD at Exeter, you’ll work alongside some of the finest minds in your discipline, contributing to research projects that are consistently recognised as internationally significant. We often find that the reputation and high standing of our academic staff inspire graduates to choose Exeter for their postgraduate work. You’ll be part of a vibrant research community, with more than 150 current doctoral students. We will foster what makes each of you unique, with an individual training-needs assessment informing the training and support we provide throughout your studies. This will include access to research methods expertise, graduate skills training programmes, and wider support provided through professional associations and Research Councils.

You come here to achieve the best you can, and take that spirit with you when you go on with your career. We are very proud that our graduates have forged successful careers throughout the world across a variety of occupations. Here are just a few: Lecturer in Hospitality Management, European University Cyprus, Nicosia Assistant Professor, Department of Information Communication, Yuan Ze University, Taiwan Lecturer, Faculty of Economics, Universiti Utara, Malaysia Research Fellow, Exeter Centre for Strategic Processes and Operations (EXPO), University of Exeter Lecturer, Accounting Department, Faculty of Management Science, Khon Kaen University, Thailand Lecturer in Organisational Behaviour, School of Business and Economics, University of Wales, Lecturer in Marketing, University of Exeter Teaching Fellow in Economics, University of Exeter Lecturer in Economics, University of Bern, Switzerland Lecturer in Finance, City College, Thessalonki, Greece Lecturer in Accounting, Universiti Teknolgi Mara, Malaysia Assistant Relationship Manager, Corporate Banking, KBC Bank NV, Leeds Research Project Manager, The British Private Equity and Venture Capital Market Association Lecturer in Accounting, School of Accounting, Economics and Statistics, Napier University, Scotland Assistant Professor, School of Tourism, International College, Ming Chuan University, Taiwan Teaching Fellow, University of Nottingham Ningbo, China Lecturer in Finance, Business School, Unitec Institute of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand.