MPhil in Innovation, Strategy and Organisation
Join the specialist research MPhil in Innovation, Strategy and Organisation and prepare for your research career.
Programme details
Length
9 months
Start
October 2026
Format
You are expected to not undertake paid work during term-time
Location
You must be resident in Cambridge during your programme
Pursue your new research career
Extend your knowledge of social science methodologies. Learn how to apply those to the interdisciplinary study of organisations. Develop the skills and expertise that are relevant to your research interests.
The MPhil in Innovation, Strategy and Organisation (ISO) is a 9-month, specialist research programme ideal for those wishing to continue to a Cambridge Judge Business School PhD via both the Strategic Management and the Organisational Theory and Information Systems pathways.
The programme stands out for its emphasis on management studies in a modern world and it prepares you to carry out focused research in the fields of strategy, organisations and information systems relevant to innovation.

Why Cambridge Judge Business School?
Join one of the world’s most prestigious universities. Cambridge is a beautiful, exciting and dynamic city, home to the most successful technology entrepreneurship cluster in Europe. We welcome all cultures, backgrounds, orientations and identities at Cambridge Judge – there is no typical student here.
Here you will:
- be part of Cambridge’s legacy of learning
- become a member of one of the 31 Cambridge Colleges and after graduation, join the global University of Cambridge alumni network
- have access to the University of Cambridge’s excellent careers service
Curriculum
The MPhil in Innovation, Strategy and Organisation is an interdisciplinary programme exploring innovation and change through 3 interconnecting themes: innovation and work practices, innovation and strategic change, and new organisational forms.
The programme provides the foundation for further research and is aimed at students intending to continue to a PhD degree, whether in Cambridge or elsewhere.
The MPhil in Innovation, Strategy and Organisation programme consists of:
- three core courses, one for each of the 3 areas of Innovation, Strategy and Organisation
- 2 research methodology core courses
- a specialist elective
- 12,000-word dissertation

The programme provides the foundation for further research and is aimed at students intending to continue to a PhD degree.
Who we’re looking for
The MPhil in ISO attracts bright students, from all over the world. They form a terrific cultural and discipline pool, which creates an inspiring classroom experience, where students learn from faculty and each other.
The Master of Philosophy in Innovation, Strategy and Organisation is for you if:
- you have a UK First-Class Honours degree or international equivalent
- your first degree was in a social science or humanities
- you wish to continue to the PhD at Cambridge or elsewhere
Applying for the MPhil in Innovation, Strategy and Organisation
Entry to the MPhil programme is highly competitive, so we advise you to apply early, especially if you wish to be considered for funding.