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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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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Durham signs strategic partnership with Shanghai University of Finance and Economics
We have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE), deepening our partnership with one of China’s leading finance and economics universities.Business School news/filters:quality(70)/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university-business-school/news/SUFE-MOU.png)
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Business School celebrates as Durham University rises to 85th in QS World University Rankings 2027
Durham University Business School is celebrating Durham University’s rise to 85th in the QS World University Rankings 2027. The University has climbed nine places, strengthening its position among the world’s top institutions.Global research/filters:quality(70)/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university-business-school/news/V2.png)
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Financial Times Masters in Finance ranking highlights Durham’s key strengths
Our Business School has again performed strongly in the Financial Times Masters in Finance 2026 ranking, placing 60th globally and 11th in the UK.Business School news/filters:quality(70)/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/dubs-news/FT-Masters-in-Finance-2026-(3).png)
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Applications Open for £50,000 Scholarship Supporting Scientists into Leadership
A £50,000 scholarship designed to bridge the gap between scientific research and commercial leadership is now available for applicants of the Full-time MBA.Student news/filters:quality(70)/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university-business-school/study/mba/durham-mba-full-time/Shape-your-Leadership-in-Science-(2).png)
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Communication gaps undermine social innovation, study finds
New research from our Management and Marketing Department shows that misunderstandings between investors and founders are a major reason why social innovation ventures fail to grow. In many cases, they collapse altogether.Global research/filters:quality(70)/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/dubs-news/Pablo-Munoz--Jonathan-Kimmitt.png)
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Home distractions harm remote workers’ wellbeing and productivity, study finds
Remote working can damage work-life balance, wellbeing and productivity unless clear boundaries are in place, new research finds.Global research/filters:quality(70)/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/dubs-news/Jakob-Stollberger---Home-distractions-harm-remote-workers-wellbeing-and-productivity.png)
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The old adage that people leave managers, not companies is true – but only up to a point
Exploring why employees leave their jobs, PhD candidate Jafni Bin Johari Jiken and DBA graduate and alumnus Dr Asrif Yusoff from Durham University Business School examine how leadership and workplace conditions shape staff retention.Research news/filters:quality(70)/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university/research-/The-old-adage-that-people-leave-managers,-not-companies-is-true--but-only-up-to-a-point.png)
Durham signs strategic partnership with Shanghai University of Finance and Economics
We have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE), deepening our partnership with one of China’s leading finance and economics universities.
Business School celebrates as Durham University rises to 85th in QS World University Rankings 2027
Financial Times Masters in Finance ranking highlights Durham’s key strengths
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Applications Open for £50,000 Scholarship Supporting Scientists into Leadership
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Communication gaps undermine social innovation, study finds
Home distractions harm remote workers’ wellbeing and productivity, study finds
The old adage that people leave managers, not companies is true – but only up to a point
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The old adage that people leave managers, not companies is true – but only up to a point
Exploring why employees leave their jobs, PhD candidate Jafni Bin Johari Jiken and DBA graduate and alumnus Dr Asrif Yusoff from Durham University Business School examine how leadership and workplace conditions shape staff retention.Research news
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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/filters:quality(70)/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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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/filters:quality(70)/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/dubs-news/Strong-ESG-performance-boosts-overseas-RD-expansion.png)
The old adage that people leave managers, not companies is true – but only up to a point
Exploring why employees leave their jobs, PhD candidate Jafni Bin Johari Jiken and DBA graduate and alumnus Dr Asrif Yusoff from Durham University Business School examine how leadership and workplace conditions shape staff retention.
Strong sustainable investing reduces risk of corporate failure
Strong performance in sustainable investing boosts research innovation
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Durham signs strategic partnership with Shanghai University of Finance and Economics
We have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE), deepening our partnership with one of China’s leading finance and economics universities.Business School news
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Financial Times Masters in Finance ranking highlights Durham’s key strengths
Our Business School has again performed strongly in the Financial Times Masters in Finance 2026 ranking, placing 60th globally and 11th in the UK.Business School news
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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/filters:quality(70)/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university-business-school/news/FT-Online-MBA-2026-ranking.png)
Durham signs strategic partnership with Shanghai University of Finance and Economics
We have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE), deepening our partnership with one of China’s leading finance and economics universities.
Financial Times Masters in Finance ranking highlights Durham’s key strengths
Durham Online MBA ranked world top 10
Upcoming events
Durham DBA webinar - Module 3 Introduction: Organisation, Theory and Strategy
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Durham Full-Time MBA Webinar: Careers and Professional Development
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Durham Online MBA Webinar: Careers and Professional Development
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Durham MBA webinar: Preparing for your MBA
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