Overview
Many Higher Education institutions, and in particular Business Schools place emphasis on the process of learning by doing, or experiential learning, on the basis that engaging students in hands-on experiences and reflection will enable them to connect theories and knowledge conveyed in the
classroom to real-world situations and in turn, improve graduate outcomes (e.g., student attainment, progression and graduate employment prospects).
The aim of this research is to understand which forms of experiential learning are the most powerful in terms of enriching graduate outcomes and what qualities (e.g. duration, employer proximity, student readiness etc.), are crucial in this process. The study is likely to follow a mixed methodology, exploring qualitative accounts of experiential learning and its impact, alongside data sets within which experiential learning and associated graduate outcomes can be analysed.
The research should help Higher Education institutions to design, deliver and support high impact forms of experiential learning.
Staff profiles
Entry qualifications
MSc in business, management or other social science discipline relevant to the topic. Qualitative methodological skills.
How to apply
Applications are open all year round. Please visit our how to apply page for a step-by-step guide and make an application.
Fees and funding
This is a self-funded PhD project for UK and International applicants.
Guidance and support
For more information about the NBS PhD Programme, including entry requirements and application process, please visit: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/course/nottingham-business-school/res/this-year/research-degrees-in-business
Nottingham Business School is triple crown accredited with EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA – the highest international benchmarks for business education. It has also been ranked by the Financial Times for its Executive Education programmes in 2023 and 2024. NBS is one of only 47 global business schools recognised as a PRME Champion, and held up as an exemplar by the United Nations of Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME).
Its purpose is to provide research and education that combines academic excellence with positive impact on people, business and society. As a world leader in experiential learning and personalisation, joining NBS as a researcher is an opportunity to achieve your potential.