Research Foundation Program

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Advantages

Enhancement of research-related knowledge and skills for those aspiring to pursue a doctoral program or/and a career in conducting impactful and multidisciplinary research.
Creating awareness about the latest research trends in the fields of management and business studies.
Highlight the management challenges – especially in the perspective of Africa and Morocco – and to prepare students to deal with these.

International and local aspirants as well as executives who would like to pursue an academic and/or research career in academic, or governmental institutions, research organizations, business or NGO enterprises, around the world.

UM6P Rabat, Morocco

Participants will develop their research and problem-solving skills, critical thinking abilities, empowering them to make informed decisions and provide expert advice to the industry and society in the relevant field.
All selected students joining the program on full-time basis will get a monthly scholarship of 10,000 MAD for one year (terms and conditions apply).

ACTIVE RESEARCH AREAS

Research Clusters

Transversal Research Streams

Program Structure

Participants will develop their research and problem-solving skills, critical thinking abilities, empowering them to make informed decisions and provide expert advice to the industry and society in the relevant field.
All selected students joining the program on full-time basis will get a monthly scholarship of 10,000 MAD for one year (terms and conditions apply).

A typical structure of the program is below:
SEMESTER 1
Understanding Research (Research Theory and Research Method courses)
SEMESTER 2
Developing Research Competences in Functional Areas (course options include: Organizational Behavior, Marketing, Finance)
SEMESTER 3
Developping Competences in Functional Areas (courses offered include: Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, International Business)
SEMESTER 4
Developing a research proposal and/or systematic literature review on topic of choice working closely with a supervisor from Africa Business School.
Language

English

Eligibility

A master’s degree from an institution recognized by the University and the Ministry of Education.
Proficiency in spoken and written English
Have experience in carrying out research independently

Research Ecosystem

COMPLETING RFP

After successful completion of the RFP, graduates will be eligible and equipped to apply for various Doctoral programs within and outside of Morocco or pursue a research-based career in the industry.
Graduates will be eligible for admission into the 3-year PhD program of the Africa Business School (ABS).

Checklist

Research Topic Proposal– Title, Introduction, Research Gap, Research Questions (1000 Words)
Detailed Resume (In English)
Statement Of Motivation