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Durham MBA Ranks in Global Top 100 and 36th for Career Progression
The Financial Times has placed the Durham MBA as 86th in the world in its Global MBA Ranking 2025. This is an outstanding achievement in a competitive marketplace and is based on graduate achievements from the 2020/21 cohort, who started during global Covid disruptions. This also sees the Durham MBA extend its run in the global top 100 to 12 consecutive years.
Business School news

Is Tesla’s sales slump down to Elon Musk?
In January, sales of Tesla cars slumped across five European countries. Professor Gretchen Larsen in Marketing, Durham University Business School, and Dr James Obiegbu, at Bournemouth University, examine if this is down to the controversies surrounding Elon Musk.
Global research
Local CEOs are less likely to be corrupt
CEOs who work near their birthplaces are less likely to engage in financial misconduct compared to those managing companies far from their hometowns.
Global research
Relying on a few big clients stifles innovation
Focusing on a small number of big-paying clients might feel secure for companies, but it could hinder innovation.
Global research
PhD Scholarships available for UK and international students
The School have a range of fully-funded PhD scholarships available for the very best students looking to start their PhD with the Business School in October 2025.
Business School news
Wives earning more than husbands linked to rising mental health diagnoses in couples
Women becoming the breadwinner of the family can result in a higher likelihood of mental health issues for both husbands and wives, research reveals.
Global research
Appointment of new Executive Dean for the Business School
Professor Kieran Fernandes has been appointed as our new Executive Dean.
Business School news
Upcoming events
Centre for Experimental Methods and Behavioural Research Seminar with Prof Darren Duxbury (Newcastle)
Monday 24 February 2025 - Monday 24 February 2025
1:45 PM to 3:30 PM
Durham University Business School, Mill Hill Lane
Resilient Supply Chains
Friday 28 February 2025 - Friday 28 February 2025
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Online
Centre for Strategy, Technological Innovation, and Operations Seminar with Prof Stavros Zenios (Durham)
Friday 28 February 2025 - Friday 28 February 2025
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Durham University Business School, Waterside Building and Online via Microsoft Teams
Access Masters Event - Mumbai
Sunday 2 March 2025 - Sunday 2 March 2025
10:30 AM to 1:35 PM
Mumbai
Podcasts
A series of podcasts hosted by Chris Roberts, Engagement Manager with the School’s International, Engagement and Careers team. Listen to career insights from a range of inspirational speakers.