Professional Research Doctorate (DRes) on the Competitive Behaviour of Small Organizations

Institute: Applied Research and Innovation Centre

Programme of Study offered on Full Time basis as per MCAST Course Offering – Prospectus 2025/26
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Programme Code: RI8-O01-21p
MQF Level: Level 7
Credits:
Accredited Work Based Learning: Not Applicable, does not include WBL
Duration: Minimum 5 Years Part-Time

Course Description

The MCAST Professional Research Doctorate (DRes) on the Competitive Behaviour of Small Organizations is a research based EQF/MQF Level 8 qualification that takes on a specific remit to understand and build applied theories of small organization competitive behaviour within small island states, using the grounded theory method of enquiry and adopting qualitative and mixed methods techniques.

Fees:
Fees apply – Further information through MG2i (MCAST Gateway to Industry)

Career Prospects

The DRes is aimed at senior management, business leaders, NGO leaders, policy makers and senior technologists that need to understand the behavioural and competitive patterns of small organizations with the aim of enhancing the efficiencies and the performance of these small organizations.

Entry Requirements

A relevant first degree and a relevant master qualifications at 60 ECTS, with at least 5 years relevant industry or research experience.
or
A relevant first degree and a relevant master qualifications at 90 ECTS, with at least 2 years relevant industry or research experience
or
A master qualification in the MCAST MVEAR at 120 ECTS, with at least 2 years’ relevant industry or research experience
or
A relevant master qualification at 90 ECTS, and at least 10 years’ relevant industry or academic experience

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Updated: 2025-06-06