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to Durham University Business SchoolA 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 in the world. Financial Times Online MBA Ranking 2024 10th in the world. Corporate Knights Better World MBA 2023 22nd in the world. Masters in Supply Chain Management (2024) 57th in Europe. Financial Times European Business School 2023Focus 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.
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.
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.Masters
Shape a successful career in your specialist area of interest on our world-renowned postgraduate programmes.Undergraduate
The best start to a career in business begins with learning from the best in the business. Explore Our ProgrammesDBA 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.
Explore Our DBA Programmes Explore Our PhD ProgrammesDegree 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 DurhamOur Research
MIND Your Business: tackling the mental health crisis in entrepreneurship
I want to believe: the psychology of climate change conspiracy theories
Let’s talk about social sustainability in the workplace
Sustainability and economic systems: contemporary propositions and approaches
What's new?
Filter:Impact of early career unemployment: even a week can harm future leadership potential
Being unemployed as a young adult, even on a short-term basis, can significantly hinder the likelihood of such individuals being able to achieve a leadership position later in their careers, according to new research from Durham University Business School.
Research newsJoint research report sets out new model for UK growth and innovation
The “Quadruple Helix” approach combines local government, business, academia and citizens in four-way collaboration. Research newsOnline retailers must focus more on customer experience if they want a loyal following
Online retailers should focus more on the experience of customer’s using their website, as opposed to efficiency if they want to build customer loyalty, according to new research. Research newsQS 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. Business School newsIn 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 newsThe 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 newsQS 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 More NewsImpact of early career unemployment: even a week can harm future leadership potential
Being unemployed as a young adult, even on a short-term basis, can significantly hinder the likelihood of such individuals being able to achieve a leadership position later in their careers, according to new research from Durham University Business School.
Joint research report sets out new model for UK growth and innovation
The “Quadruple Helix” approach combines local government, business, academia and citizens in four-way collaboration.Online retailers must focus more on customer experience if they want a loyal following
Online retailers should focus more on the experience of customer’s using their website, as opposed to efficiency if they want to build customer loyalty, according to new research.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.
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.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.Upcoming events
GSG Seminar with Prof Fabrice Lumineau (University of Hong Kong)
Wednesday 29 May 2024 - Wednesday 29 May 2024 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM Durham University Business School and OnlineGlobal DBA - Meet the Programme Directors
Friday 31 May 2024 - Friday 31 May 2024 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM OnlineInternational Doctoral Consortium
Tuesday 4 June 2024 - Wednesday 5 June 2024 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Durham University Business SchoolCCSC Seminar with Dr Cecilia Soler (Gothenburg University)
Wednesday 5 June 2024 - Wednesday 5 June 2024 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Durham University Business School and Online Find out more about all our School eventsIMPACT 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