Welcome
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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.
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Focus Programmes
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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.
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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.
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.
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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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Masters
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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.
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.
Our Research
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What's new?
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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/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university-business-school/news/Frankie-Chau--Rataporn-Deesomsak---federal-reserve.png)
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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/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university-business-school/news/Michael-Nower---Daylight-Savings-Time-weakens-the-pound.png)
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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/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university-business-school/news/Mercy-Denedo---black-academics-.png)
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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/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university-business-school/news/Olga-Epitropaki----Can-elections-redefine-what-makes-an-ideal-leader-(8).png)
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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/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university-business-school/news/Smart-and-Scale-Mclass-NEWS-PIECE-size---1050X350.jpg)
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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/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university-business-school/Ofentse-Lekwane-Venture-Lab.png)
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Women who work remotely have greater difficulty separating work and family than men
Women have much more difficulty separating their working lives and their family lives when they work from home, than men do, according to new research.Global research/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university-business-school/news/Efpraxia-Zamani---Women-have-much-more-difficulty-separating-their-working-lives-.png)
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.
Daylight Saving Time weakens the pound and other currencies
How to make universities more inclusive for black academics
Can elections redefine what makes an ideal leader?
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School SME masterclass session supports local innovation and growth
Durham University graduate and mentor forge path in inclusive entrepreneurship
Women who work remotely have greater difficulty separating work and family than men
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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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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.Research news/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university-business-school/news/Pablo-Munoz-NEWS-PIECE-size---1050X350.jpg)
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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.Research news/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university-business-school/news/spyros-angelopoulos--black-female-leaders.png)
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.
Collaboration between creative business and academia vital for ensuring economic success
Black female leaders take greater career risks to succeed
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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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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).Business School news/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university-business-school/news/AACSB-re-accreditation-NEWS-PIECE-size---1050X350.jpg)
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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.Business School news/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/dubs-news/Economy-conversation-web.png)
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.
School secures fourth consecutive five-year re-accreditation success
Does the state of the UK economy inspire confidence? A School expert crunches the numbers
Upcoming events
Centre for Leadership & Followership Seminar with Prof Rebecca Greenbaum (Rutgers)
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Global Studies Centre Workshop on Publishing with Prof Keith Brouthers (King's College London)
Global Studies Centre Workshop on Research Feedback with Prof Keith Brouthers (King's College London)
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QS MBA Fair - Bangkok
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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.
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