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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.
Focus Programmes
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.
MBA
Masters
Undergraduate
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.
What's new?
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.
Durham University graduate and mentor forge path in inclusive entrepreneurship
Women who work remotely have greater difficulty separating work and family than men
Diversifying your skillset only boosts performance if you become an expert in a new field
Collaboration between creative business and academia vital for ensuring economic success
Senior Leader Apprenticeship graduate advances to Durham Online MBA programme
School secures fourth consecutive five-year re-accreditation success
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.
Black female leaders take greater career risks to succeed
Impact of early career unemployment: even a week can harm future leadership potential
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
QS MBA Fair - London
QS Masters Fair - London
CCSC Seminar with Jennifer Barhorst (College of Charleston)
GSC Seminar with Prof Ursula F. Ott (Nottingham Trent)
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.