Business and Management: Fully Funded KESS II MSc by Research Scholarship at Swansea University: Transforming towards the circular economy by leveraging digital technology

*This scholarships is part funded by the Welsh Government’s European Social Fund (ESF) convergence programme for West Wales and the Valleys.*

Fully Funded KESS II MSc by Research Scholarship: Transforming towards the circular economy by leveraging digital technology – advancing the research and practice through the experiences of the Welsh economy

The project will focus on exploring and analysing the opportunities for the Welsh economy provided through a potential transition towards the circular economy. Working together with one of the world’s pre-eminent IT services companies, Capgemini (who have their Welsh home in Trefforest), the research will particularly consider the implications of the use of digital technology to aid this transformation.

This research and knowledge exchange will undertake an evaluation of five small to medium sized organisations that are implementing or planning to implement circular economy principles. These are in the following areas:

outdoor apparel,paint recycling and re-use,paper recycling,wood construction products androad signage manufacture.

Scholarships are collaborative awards with external partners including SME’s and micro companies, as well as public and third sector organisations. The scholarship provides 1 year funding with a 3 month period to complete the thesis. The achievement of a postgraduate skills development award, PSDA, is compulsory for each KESS II scholar and is based on a 30 credit award.

Candidates should have a 2.1 or above in their undergraduate degree in Business and Management or a closely related subject.

Knowledge of organisational strategy and topics related to organisational governance and responsibility are desirable.

Candidates should also be eligible for UK/EU Fees.

We would normally expect the academic and English Language requirements to be met by point of application. For details on the University’s English Language entry requirements, please visit – http://www.swansea.ac.uk/admissions/englishlanguagerequirements/

The scholarship covers the full cost of UK/EU tuition fees, plus a stipend. The bursary will be limited to a maximum of £11,587 p.a. dependent upon the applicant’s financial circumstances.

There will also be additional funds available for research expenses.

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