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to Durham University Business School

A Top Global Business School

Durham is an international triple accredited business school. Founded in 1965, we are one of the UK's longest established business schools and are proud to be integral to Durham University. 

Sharing insights, supporting innovation and teaching tomorrow’s leaders. We believe that to succeed in business, you need to get closer to the realities of business - so that’s what we do. We combine our academic excellence, insightful research and exceptional global business connections, to equip our students and alumni to become innovative business thinkers of the future and an influential individual in and beyond their careers. 

A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, and a unique and historic setting – Durham is a university like no other.

About Us 6th 6th in the world. Financial Times Online MBA Ranking 2024 10th 10th in the world. Corporate Knights Better World MBA 2023 22nd 22nd in the world. Masters in Supply Chain Management (2024) 57th 57th in Europe. Financial Times European Business School 2023

Focus Programmes

MSc Supply Chain Management (Executive)

Two-year blended delivery programme that will make you well-equipped to advance your career across supply chain functions or take up operations, supply chain and digital transformation consultancy roles.

Supply Chain Management

The Durham-EBS Executive MBA

An international Executive MBA dual award programme, which enables you to achieve two internationally highly valued degrees in just 18 months. 

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Gain a world-class education at a global business school

Our programmes combine academic excellence and outstanding research with global business connections. Add to that, exceptional skills and career development opportunities, you will find a learning experience that equips you for success in your chosen career.

MBA

Challenge, inspire and gain the business knowledge, experience and capabilities to lead in global business. Business people adding sticky notes to a window

Masters

Shape a successful career in your specialist area of interest on our world-renowned postgraduate programmes. Durham Cathedral

Undergraduate

The best start to a career in business begins with learning from the best in the business. Business people in a meeting Explore Our Programmes Shanghai Paris and Durham

DBA and PhD Programmes

Our three DBA programmes offer experienced business managers and executives the opportunity enhance business and career knowledge. The Durham PhD enables you to combine rigorous academic theory with research to influence the world of business and make a unique contribution to your field of study.

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Degree Apprenticeships at Durham University

Uncover the perfect solution for your business's skill needs with an apprenticeship. Our vast expertise and knowledge can support and empower your business. Hear from Faltec Europe Ltd and WPS Advisory about how an apprenticeship with Durham University is supporting them.

Find out more about apprenticeships at Durham

Our Research

MIND Your Business: tackling the mental health crisis in entrepreneurship

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I want to believe: the psychology of climate change conspiracy theories

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Let’s talk about social sustainability in the workplace

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Sustainability and economic systems: contemporary propositions and approaches

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QS World Top 20 Ranking for Online MBA

In their 2024 rankings global Higher Education experts QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) rank the Durham MBA (Online) in the world Top 20.

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In conversation with Julie Hodges

Julie Hodges, Professor of Management, shares insights from her latest book, "People-Centric Organizational Change: Engaging Employees in Business Transformation," in an exclusive interview with BlueSky Thinking. Research news Business headshot of Julie Hodges in red suit in the Business School lounge next to an image of her new book, 'People-centric organizational change'

The School’s gender equality efforts are recognised with an Athena Swan Silver Award

The School is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the Athena Swan Silver Charter, a global framework promoting gender equality within higher education (HE) and research. It aims to advance women’s careers and address broader gender equality issues worldwide. Business School news Athena Swan Silver Award Graphic

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 Announced

The School’s Accounting and Finance subject area has been ranked equal 84th in the prestigious QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024. Business School news QS World Rankings graphic

Highly organised CEOs can hinder firm strategic flexibility in volatile environments

Chief Executive Officerss who prioritise planning and organisation can find their skills make them a hindrance to their organisations when it comes to adapting to external changes, according to new research. Global research Outline of business people meeting discussion with cityscape in the background

Predictive S&P500 index removals thesis wins the Worshipful Company of International Bankers 2023 Lombard Prize

MSc Finance graduate, Avery Aylsworth has been awarded the Lombard Prize for Best Dissertation 2023 at the prestigious Worshipful Company of International Bankers (WCIB) Annual Banquet held in the Lord Mayor of London’s Mansion House. Business School news Photograph of Avery Alysworth with his Lombard Prize certificate

Collaborative research into child poverty and poor educational performance offers solutions to UK policy makers

A new report, involving faculty from the Business School in collaboration with seven other research-intensive universities from across Northern England, has investigated the links between child poverty and poor educational performance and calls on the government to take urgent action. Business School news Photograph of school children with school dinners More News

In conversation with Julie Hodges

Julie Hodges, Professor of Management, shares insights from her latest book, "People-Centric Organizational Change: Engaging Employees in Business Transformation," in an exclusive interview with BlueSky Thinking.

Business headshot of Julie Hodges in red suit in the Business School lounge next to an image of her new book, 'People-centric organizational change'

Abuse of female athletes goes unchecked on mainstream social media sites, study shows

Social media posts that abuse female athletes can remain unmoderated on the official social media accounts of major sports clubs, new research has shown. women playing football

Decoding Inequality: New Maths Project Aims to Unlock Social Puzzle

Dr Mauro Bambi from our Department of Economics is teaming up with Dr Alpár Mészáros from Durham University's Department of Mathematical Sciences to shed light on inequality through the lens of maths. Picture of people in the library

QS World Top 20 Ranking for Online MBA

In their 2024 rankings global Higher Education experts QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) rank the Durham MBA (Online) in the world Top 20.

Graphic showing earth and QS online award logo

The School’s gender equality efforts are recognised with an Athena Swan Silver Award

The School is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the Athena Swan Silver Charter, a global framework promoting gender equality within higher education (HE) and research. It aims to advance women’s careers and address broader gender equality issues worldwide. Athena Swan Silver Award Graphic

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 Announced

The School’s Accounting and Finance subject area has been ranked equal 84th in the prestigious QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024. QS World Rankings graphic

Upcoming events

Durham DBA Module Taster Session: Marketing - Theory and Practice

Wednesday 8 May 2024 - Wednesday 8 May 2024 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Online Online meeting, blurred in background

Durham Masters Online Information Session 8 May 2024

Wednesday 8 May 2024 - Wednesday 8 May 2024 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM Online Durham Cathedral

CCSC Seminar with Prof L. J. Shrum (HEC Paris)

Wednesday 8 May 2024 - Wednesday 8 May 2024 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Durham Business School and Online Outdoor seating at the Business School

QRFE Workshop on Asset Pricing and Machine Learning

Friday 10 May 2024 - Friday 10 May 2024 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Durham University Business School Statistics graph and stock market screen Find out more about all our School events Image of Rubik's cube with United Nations sustainable development goal icons on each side

IMPACT Latest Edition

This issue focuses on sustainability. It looks at social sustainability in the workplace, how artificial intelligence can steal our jobs but help save the planet and tackling plastic pollution. Student stories include a business consulting project with the Global Reporting Initiative.

Read Issue 13 - The Sustainability Issue

Our Departments

Accounting

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Economics

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Finance

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Management and Marketing

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