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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
27th
27th in the world. Corporate Knights Better World MBA 2024
22nd
22nd in the world. Masters in Supply Chain Management (2024)
57th
57th in Europe. Financial Times European Business School 2023

Focus Programmes

  • Supply Chain Management (Executive)

    The Executive MSc in Supply Chain Management will equip you with the knowledge and skills to tackle global supply chain challenges and is designed, with input from industrial partners, to deepen your expertise in supply chain management.

    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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Supply Chain Management (Executive)

The Executive MSc in Supply Chain Management will equip you with the knowledge and skills to tackle global supply chain challenges and is designed, with input from industrial partners, to deepen your expertise in supply chain management.

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. 

Frankfurt financial district

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.
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  • Masters

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

    The best start to a career in business begins with learning from the best in the business.
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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.
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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
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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.

Explore Our DBA Programmes Explore Our PhD Programmes
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Why choose our MSc Executive Supply Chain Management programme?

The Executive MSc in Supply Chain Management will equip you with the knowledge and skills to tackle global supply chain challenges.

Key Facts:

  • Partnership programme with Mannheim Business School
  • Start date: Sep/Oct each year.
  • Duration: Two years, part-time.
  • Mode of study: Blended learning with online modules and residential workshops at Durham University Business School and Mannheim Business School. 

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Our Research

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Managers who build strong cultures see environmental and financial gains

New research reveals a direct link between strong corporate culture and improved environmental and financial outcomes.

Global research
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Optimistic Federal Reserve language reduces market uncertainty and risk aversion

Optimistic language used by the Federal Reserve (Fed) in their communication can reduce market uncertainty and risk aversion in the US, UK and Eurozone equity markets, according to new research from the Department of Finance.
Global research
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Daylight Saving Time weakens the pound and other currencies

When a country begins its Daylight Saving Time (DST), the value of their currency depreciates reducing its strength in international markets – yet when the country exits DST this depreciation is reversed, according to new research by Durham University Business School.
Global research
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How to make universities more inclusive for black academics

In a recent Times Higher Education article, Mercy Denedo, Associate Professor of Accounting, underscores the significant underrepresentation of black academics in the UK and highlights the unique challenges they encounter within the higher education system.
Research news
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Can elections redefine what makes an ideal leader?

Election results shape public perceptions of “ideal” leadership, according to new research from the School. This influence inspires leaders to adopt similar traits, though “ideal” doesn’t always mean good or effective leadership.
Global research
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School SME masterclass session supports local innovation and growth

A two-day masterclass aimed at small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the North East of England was recently held in Newcastle. The event, offered as part of our Smart and Scale programme, was aimed at helping to drive economic development across the region.
Business School news
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Durham University graduate and mentor forge path in inclusive entrepreneurship

Renowned for being sources of innovation and fostering cutting-edge research, universities also serve as hubs for entrepreneurship, providing students and alumni with the resources and support to launch groundbreaking businesses. Alumna, Ofentse Lekwane and Professor Joanna Berry from our Business School demonstrate this innovation and mentorship with their latest collaboration through the Venture Lab.
Alumni news
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More News

How to make universities more inclusive for black academics

In a recent Times Higher Education article, Mercy Denedo, Associate Professor of Accounting, underscores the significant underrepresentation of black academics in the UK and highlights the unique challenges they encounter within the higher education system.

Young black man with glasses taking notes from book while sitting in the library.

Collaboration between creative business and academia vital for ensuring economic success

The creative sector in the North East is thriving and set for even further growth in the coming years, fuelled by recent investment announcements across the sector. However, investment is not enough to ensure economic growth and prosperity for the North East’s Creative Arts sector. A new report from the School highlights many challenges and opportunities.
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Black female leaders take greater career risks to succeed

Black female leaders take more career-focused risks than any other leader – including white female leaders – to reach the top leadership positions, recent study reveals.
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School SME masterclass session supports local innovation and growth

A two-day masterclass aimed at small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the North East of England was recently held in Newcastle. The event, offered as part of our Smart and Scale programme, was aimed at helping to drive economic development across the region.

Group of photographs from the SME masterclass event in Newcastle

School secures fourth consecutive five-year re-accreditation success

The School has successfully secured a five-year extension to its accreditation for business education programmes, awarded by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
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Does the state of the UK economy inspire confidence? A School expert crunches the numbers

With UK inflation figures recently released, Dr Michael Nower from the School's Department of Economics has taken a deeper look at what they mean for the current state of the economy.
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Upcoming events

Postgraduate Open Day

Wednesday 13 November 2024 - Wednesday 13 November 2024
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Durham
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CCSC Seminar with Dr Qionglei Yu (Newcastle University)

Thursday 14 November 2024 - Thursday 14 November 2024
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Aggregate Market Power and the Competitive Process

Thursday 14 November 2024 - Friday 15 November 2024
12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Durham University Business School
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Digital Supply Chains Masterclass

Friday 15 November 2024 - Friday 15 November 2024
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Online
Supply Chain Management
Find out more about all our School events
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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

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