Welcome
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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The Durham DBA
The part-time Durham DBA will expand your strategic business knowledge. You will learn from world-class academics and conduct meaningful research you can apply directly to your role/business.
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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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The Durham DBA
The part-time Durham DBA will expand your strategic business knowledge. You will learn from world-class academics and conduct meaningful research you can apply directly to your role/business.
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.
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.
Our Research
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What's new?
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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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Employees aligned with manager more likely to contribute ideas
Employees who share similar motivations for achievement with their managers are much more likely to speak up and share their ideas, concerns or feedback, according to new research by the School.Global research/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university-business-school/news/Janey-Zheng---Employees-aligned-with-managers.png)
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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)
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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)
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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 news/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university-business-school/news/Olga-Epitropaki---early-career-unemployment-(1).png)
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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.Research news/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university-business-school/news/Quadruple-helix.jpg)
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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.Research news/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university-business-school/news/online-customer-experience-Markus-Blut-(1).png)
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).
Employees aligned with manager more likely to contribute ideas
Black female leaders take greater career risks to succeed
Does the state of the UK economy inspire confidence? A School expert crunches the numbers
Impact of early career unemployment: even a week can harm future leadership potential
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Joint research report sets out new model for UK growth and innovation
Online retailers must focus more on customer experience if they want a loyal following
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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
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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 news
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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.Research news
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.
Impact of early career unemployment: even a week can harm future leadership potential
Joint research report sets out new model for UK growth and innovation
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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
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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
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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.Business School news/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university-business-school/news/QS-Ranking-Online-MBA-2024-(2).png)
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).
Does the state of the UK economy inspire confidence? A School expert crunches the numbers
QS World Top 20 Ranking for Online MBA
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Upcoming events
Meet the Durham DBA Programme Director, Alumni and Students
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Global DBA - Meet the Programme Directors
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Durham Islamic Finance Summer School 2024
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Durham MBA Online Information Session
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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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