Welcome to Durham University Business School
University of the Year 2026
The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide
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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60th Anniversary
In 2025, Durham University Business School proudly marks 60 years of excellence in business education, research, and impact. Since our founding in 1965, we have shaped generations of leaders, advanced groundbreaking research, and built a strong global community.
Focus Programmes
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MSc International Business
The MSc International Business programme takes a global perspective to prepare you to successfully negotiate the realities of management in an international setting.
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The Durham-EBS Executive MBA
An international Executive MBA dual award programme, which enables you to achieve two internationally recognised degrees in just 18 months.
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MSc International Business
The MSc International Business programme takes a global perspective to prepare you to successfully negotiate the realities of management in an international setting.
The Durham-EBS Executive MBA
An international Executive MBA dual award programme, which enables you to achieve two internationally recognised degrees in just 18 months.
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IMPACT Latest Edition
This edition features insights into topics such as neurodiversity in entrepreneurship, climate resilience, leadership authenticity, childcare inequality and much more.
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.
What's new?
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Workers with multiple jobs miss out on basic rights, study finds
Current workplace frameworks are failing to reflect the realities of modern employment, leaving many people working multiple jobs without adequate protection, new research from Professor Jo McBride in our Business School finds.Global research/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/dubs-news/Jo-Mcbride---Workers-with-multiple-jobs-miss-out-on-basic-rights.png)
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New study highlights hidden link between gambling and domestic abuse
Harmful gambling can worsen domestic abuse and act as escapism for women, new research from Durham University Business School finds.Global research/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/dubs-news/Mercy-Denedo---New-study-highlights-hidden-link-between-gambling-and-domestic-abuse.png)
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Can the UK achieve the fastest AI adoption in the G7?
Professor Kieran Fernandes, Executive Dean of our Business School, explores the UK’s ambition to lead the G7 in AI adoption, arguing that success depends not on innovation alone, but on how effectively AI is embedded across businesses, public services and regions.Global research/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/dubs-news/Kieran-Fernandes-Can-the-UK-achieve-the-fastest-AI-adoption-in-the-G7-.png)
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Durham partners with Sage to boost AI skills in North East England
Durham University has announced a new partnership with Sage to help build AI skills and support future talent across North East England.Business and Partnerships/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/dubs-news/SAGE-(2).png)
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Strong sustainable investing reduces risk of corporate failure
Companies that invest heavily in environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices are less likely to face corporate failure or unstable earnings.Research news/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university-business-school/news/Omneya-Abdelsalam---Strong-sustainable-investing-reduces-risk-of-corporate-failure.png)
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Durham Online MBA ranked world top 10
Our Business School has reaffirmed its position among the world’s leading providers of online management education, ranking ninth globally in the Financial Times Online MBA Ranking 2026.Business School news/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university-business-school/news/FT-Online-MBA-2026-ranking.png)
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Durham launches new qualification for social entrepreneurs
A new qualification designed to support social entrepreneurs has been launched by our Business School in partnership with Junction Point CIC.Business School news/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university-business-school/news/Jonathan-Kimmit-Junction-CIC.png)
Workers with multiple jobs miss out on basic rights, study finds
Current workplace frameworks are failing to reflect the realities of modern employment, leaving many people working multiple jobs without adequate protection, new research from Professor Jo McBride in our Business School finds.
New study highlights hidden link between gambling and domestic abuse
Can the UK achieve the fastest AI adoption in the G7?
Durham partners with Sage to boost AI skills in North East England
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Strong sustainable investing reduces risk of corporate failure
Durham Online MBA ranked world top 10
Durham launches new qualification for social entrepreneurs
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Strong sustainable investing reduces risk of corporate failure
Companies that invest heavily in environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices are less likely to face corporate failure or unstable earnings.Research news
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Strong performance in sustainable investing boosts research innovation
Companies with strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance are more successful at expanding research and development (R&D) overseas.Research news/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/dubs-news/Strong-ESG-performance-boosts-overseas-RD-expansion.png)
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Spotlight on: Professor Atanu Chaudhuri – driving a sustainable future on Earth and beyond
Our ‘Spotlight on’ series celebrates the work of our leading academics. Professor Atanu Chaudhuri pioneers research into sustainable operations and supply changes, both on Earth and in space.Research news/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/Atanu-Chaudhuri-Spotlight-On----Web.png)
Strong sustainable investing reduces risk of corporate failure
Companies that invest heavily in environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices are less likely to face corporate failure or unstable earnings.
Strong performance in sustainable investing boosts research innovation
Spotlight on: Professor Atanu Chaudhuri – driving a sustainable future on Earth and beyond
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Durham Online MBA ranked world top 10
Our Business School has reaffirmed its position among the world’s leading providers of online management education, ranking ninth globally in the Financial Times Online MBA Ranking 2026.Business School news
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Business School researcher elected Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences
Professor Joseph Amankwah-Amoah has been elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences, one of the highest recognitions for social scientists in the UK.Business School news/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university-business-school/Joseph-Amankwah-Amoah-Fellow-of-the-Academy-of-Social-Sciences-(1).png)
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Durham launches new qualification for social entrepreneurs
A new qualification designed to support social entrepreneurs has been launched by our Business School in partnership with Junction Point CIC.Business School news
Durham Online MBA ranked world top 10
Our Business School has reaffirmed its position among the world’s leading providers of online management education, ranking ninth globally in the Financial Times Online MBA Ranking 2026.
Business School researcher elected Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences
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Durham launches new qualification for social entrepreneurs
Upcoming events
Webinar: Sukuk Markets
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Pathways to Net Zero: Unlocking Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration in Business Ecosystems, a seminar by Professor Qile He (University of Derby)
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Durham MBA webinar: Strategic Management
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Durham Masters in Management Webinar: Taster Module
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