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University of Cambridge: Strategy, Marketing, Operations and Organisational Behaviour

Institution	University of Cambridge
Department	Judge Business School
Web	https://www.cam.ac.uk
Email	mphil-phd-admissions@jbs.cam.ac.uk
Telephone	01223339700

Summary

Prepare for doctoral work in the fields of strategic management, marketing, operations and technology management, or organisational behaviour. This 9-month, specialist research MPhil is ideal for those intending to continue to a PhD and career in academia.

The MPhil in Strategy, Marketing, Operations and Organisational Behaviour (SMOOB) gives you the foundational knowledge and skills you need to:

conduct rigorous research in your chosen field of specialisation study, interpret and critique research papers present your ideas in a public forum

Master of Philosophy - MPhil

Full-Time, 9 months starts Oct 2026

Study type	Taught
Level	RQF Level 7
Entry requirements	You’ll need an excellent degree equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree from a reputable university in a discipline with a strong quantitative orientation, eg industrial or general engineering, economics, statistics, operations research, computer science, physics, or mathematics. Other degrees would be acceptable, provided you did well in your undergraduate statistics courses, specifically: a psychology degree would also be acceptable for the Organisational Behaviour specialisation a degree in sociology, psychology, business, or management would be acceptable for the Strategic Management specialisation In most countries the equivalent to a UK bachelor’s is a first degree (Bachelor, Licentiate) but from some countries a masters level degree may be required. The minimum standard required is a UK First Class Honours (USA CGPA of 3.7/4.0) or equivalent from an overseas institution.
Location	Cambridge University The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN

Full-Time, 9 months started Oct 2025

Study type	Research
Level	RQF Level 7
Entry requirements	You’ll need an excellent degree equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree from a reputable university in a discipline with a strong quantitative orientation, eg industrial or general engineering, economics, statistics, operations research, computer science, physics, or mathematics. Other degrees would be acceptable, provided you did well in your undergraduate statistics courses, specifically: a psychology degree would also be acceptable for the Organisational Behaviour specialisation a degree in sociology, psychology, business, or management would be acceptable for the Strategic Management specialisation In most countries the equivalent to a UK bachelor’s is a first degree (Bachelor, Licentiate) but from some countries a masters level degree may be required. The minimum standard required is a UK First Class Honours (USA CGPA of 3.7/4.0) or equivalent from an overseas institution.
Location	Cambridge University The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN