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International Doctorate
WMG, International Manufacturing Centre, University of Warwick
WMG, International Manufacturing Centre
| Location: | Coventry / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 48 months | Start Date: | Anytime |
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Location of WMG, International Manufacturing Centre, University of Warwick
Our approach to research has seen us collaborating with global companies to develop innovative solutions which help them to compete in the global market and give our partners a competitive advantage.
We are a leading centre for world class education with extensive expertise in postgraduate programmes. Our research graduates add significant value to global companies through major innovations, with many now holding Board level positions.
Our new International Doctorate Centre builds on this pedigree by delivering a revolutionary new doctorate for the 21st century. It will address industrially challenging issues that will enable companies to develop and implement innovative and world leading sustainable research solutions.
Our International Doctorate is a four year programme that combines industry relevant research, taught courses, international visits, entrepreneurial flair and networking.
Driven by research teams that combine industrial and academic experience, we work with entrepreneurial leaders who understand and appreciate that global environments are constantly changing. Companies need an understanding of the strategic and commercial benefits of moving into a low-carbon economy.
Our vision is to create a future generation of manufacturing leaders with the high-level know-how and research experience that is essential to compete in a global environment defined by high impact and low carbon. They will be adept at working in multi-disciplinary teams and exceptionally well networked internationally, with demonstrable entrepreneurial flair. Sponsored by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), our centre is at the forefront of actions to help ensure that the UK maintains a strong global position in manufacturing through more successful innovation, adoption and exploitation of low carbon technologies.
As a Research Entrepreneur you will benefit from a rich blended learning experience enabling you to excel in leading positions within industry. With the support of your sponsoring company you will gain an understanding of academic, business, cultural, and environmental issues in global manufacturing nations.
Qualifications
You will gain:
Engineering Doctorate (International)
MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Contents
Research Entrepreneurs
Research
Your research starts from day one and will be focused on real opportunities and problems in your sponsoring company. Your role will be to deliver research excellence and implement innovations. You will be required to develop a minimum of one submission or major report into your research portfolio per annum. You will also be required to develop and present a minimum of one paper at a leading international conference.
Your individual research project will be in the areas of Digital Technologies, Materials and Manufacturing.
En-route to the International Doctorate, you will undertake an MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. This will involve group projects delivering real-world solutions, a series of focused modules, and commercialisation workshops where you will understand the challenges of successfully commercialising research and development.
To understand the global manufacturing environment your international placement will enable you to develop research collaborations with key individuals in policy making, funding organisations, companies and intermediate institutes.
Entrepreneurship
In order to become a leader in industry, it is important that you have the knowledge, skills, and networks to compete in the global market. To achieve this, you will take part in a variety of debates, seminars, networking, social and organisational activities.
Through our strong established links we will give you the opportunity to connect with senior industrialists, policy makers and opinion formers, to embed yourself in key networks.
Entrepreneurship is the practice of seizing new business and organisation opportunities. New business success requires a rare combination of innovation, technical skills and entrepreneurial drive and know-how. You will be working with entrepreneurs and early-stage investors to understand what business experience is required in order to create an effective business model. You will learn the challenges of commercialisation, enabling you to develop innovative ideas.
You will be required, in teams, to organise your own conference including topic, speakers, venue, sponsors and promotion. This will develop your skills in team work, negotiation, organisation and marketing.
Competencies
In addition to the significant focused research outputs, you will develop key competencies that will provide vital benefits in your role as a manufacturing leader:
- Expert knowledge of an engineering and technology area
Appreciation of industry and business culture
- Project and programme management
- Oral and written communication skills
- Teamwork and leadership skills
- Technical organisation
- Finance, project planning and control
Application of knowledge and skills to new situations
Ability to search relevant information sources
Optimal solutions to complex problems
Impact of research and development on society
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Requirements
You can apply for the International Doctorate at any stage of your career as long as you have at least a 2:1 honours degree or equivalent.
In order to come to Warwick you need to hold an unconditional offer. All applicants must satisfy the general postgraduate admissions requirements and also those of the course which they wish to pursue. For research degrees, applicants must hold at least an upper second class honours degree or equivalent.
English Language Qualifications: If your first language is not English you will be expected to obtain one of the following recognised English Language qualifications:
- IELTS (British Council International Testing System) of at least 6.5
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) of at least 600 (paper based), 250 (computer based) or 92 (internet based, iBT)
- WELT (Warwick English Language Test) score of BBC/BCC
In addition to your academic qualifications and experience, Course Selectors will look for evidence of your interest in the course you are proposing to study and your understanding of the demands of postgraduate work.
What supporting documents should I provide after completing my application form?
- Degree certificate and Transcripts (original or certified copy)
- Two signed original academic references on letter headed paper
- English Language certificate IELTS, TOEFL or WELT - Original (if required, see above)
- Research proposal (see below)
Research Proposal
An important part of your application is the research proposal. We need to know what your research interests are and which staff you have spoken to so that we may direct your application to the correct potential supervisor. The proposal does not need to be long, but the quality should be high and ideally no more than 2-3 pages in length. .
Ideally your proposal should address the points below:
- Ensure that your research interests match WMG's research areas.
- Seek advice from a potential supervisor or WMG's Research Degrees Director, Dr Kevin Neailey (K.Neailey@warwick.ac.uk).
- Consider - What is the problem you hope to address?
- Outline the main objectives of your research, providing details of two or three key aspects.
- Explain what the main outcomes of the project are that you would want to see
- Outline what methods/approaches you intend to use to achieve the aims of your project.
Avoid
- Vague descriptions of your research interests.
Projects that seek only to compile information that is already available
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Master's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 600 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 250 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 92 |
Accreditation
The University of Warwick accredits all of our courses, along with professional membership bodies approving many of them.
Accredited Courses
MSc Engineering Business Management – accredited by The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply.
MSc Supply Chain and Logistics Management – accredited by The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply.
MSc Cybersecurity and Management – accreditation expected in the near future.
The University Of Warwick is currently in the later stages of discussions with (ISC)² regarding the formation of an Academic Alliance. The Academic Alliance concerns the delivery of the Official (ISC)² CISSP Compact Review Seminar & Certification Examination to the MSc Cyber Security Management students at the University, allowing them to benefit from both academic as well as professional certification excellence.
Funding details
The costs for the International Doctorate vary depending on whether you are a new recruit or an existing company employee.
Currently Resident in the UK
Additional sponsorship may be available from EPSRC and the University of Warwick if you are resident in the UK.
To be eligible for sponsorship as a UK resident you must have lived in the UK continuously for the past three years. This time can include undertaking Higher Education if you are a citizen of an EU country. If you are from outside of the EU you must have been living normally in the UK for three years, not including Higher Education.
Non-UK Resident
If you are coming from outside of the UK then you will need to find support from your company or from your own funds.
Further details about funding options can be obtained from engd@warwick.ac.uk
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