The Henley MBA 101 Series
Everything you need to know to ace your Henley MBA
This series covers a little bit of everything Henley MBA-related, from the basics of academic writing through to specifics about each chapter of a typical Henley MBA assignment and dissertation/IBP. You can read each article in order, or skip to whichever ones are most relevant to you right now.
Henley MBA Dissertation/IBP
- How to find an original, high-value research topic
- How to craft a high-quality research proposal
- The dissertation introduction chapter: 101
- How to craft an A-grade literature review
- How to choose a research methodology
- How to write the methodology chapter
- The analysis/results chapter: 101
- The discussion chapter: 101
- The conclusion chapter: 101
General Henley MBA Advice
- The “Henley Way“, explained in simple terms
- How to use models and frameworks correctly in your assignments
- Why presentation is important (and how to get it right)
- Analysis vs description
- Why topic fit is critically important
- Why focus is your friend in Henley MBA assignments
- How to use research questions to set a clear direction in your writing
- How to reduce word count in Henley MBA assignments
- How to craft rock-solid arguments
Don't Stop Now - There's More ✨
How Do I Narrow Down My Literature Search?
Overwhelmed by thousands of search results? Learn how to use your research questions as filters to find the papers that actually matter for your thesis.
How Do I Deal With Perfectionism When Writing My Dissertation?
Perfectionism feels productive, but it’s often a silent dissertation killer. Learn why your first draft doesn’t need to be perfect, and how to actually finish.
How Do I Stay Productive While Waiting for My Advisor’s Feedback?
Supervisor feedback delays are brutal. Here’s how to stay motivated and make real progress during those long waiting periods without burning out.
How Do I Find The Right Research Topic?
Struggling to choose a research topic? Discover practical, low-stress strategies to find a topic you’ll stay motivated with for years.
How Do I Use Gray Literature Properly?
Not enough peer-reviewed sources? Learn how to use gray literature correctly and structure your review with confidence.
THANK YOU, YOUR ARTICLE ARE HELPING, I WAS A BIT OVERWHELMED WITH THE HENLEY WAY OF DOING THINGS
Glad it helped 🙂
Hi Derek, hope you are well? I’m reaching out for some urgent help, I am in the MRC phase and have written chapter 1-3 but need some help and someone to review and guidance with the survey and interview questions. Can I book sometime with you?
Hi Mercia. Thanks for your interest. I’ve replied via PM.