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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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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Accounting Analytics and Sustainability (Online Executive)
Delivered fully online, in a part-time study format, our new MSc in Accounting Analytics and Sustainability (MAAS) in an executive-level programme.
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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.
Accounting Analytics and Sustainability (Online Executive)
Delivered fully online, in a part-time study format, our new MSc in Accounting Analytics and Sustainability (MAAS) in an executive-level programme.
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.
Our Research
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What's new?
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Impact of childcare gap highlighted in new study
A lack of suitable childcare options is inflicting huge financial and emotional strain on vulnerable families, according to new research involving Durham academics.Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/childcare-web.jpg)
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Remote work boosts innovation - but culture matters
Remote working has become a mainstream practice globally, but its effects on innovation can differ dramatically depending on the cultural context of a country.Global research/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university-business-school/news/Saadat-Saeed---remote-work-culture-matters.png)
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Behavioural science marketing project prepares students for real-world success
Final-year Management and Marketing students are engaging in the Behavioural Science Marketing Project - a practical, industry-focused alternative to the traditional dissertation.Business School news/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university-business-school/news/Behavioural-Science-Marketing-Project-NEWS-PIECE----1050X350.jpg)
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Strategic patience is the smartest response to Trump’s tariffs
By refusing to be drawn into a trade war, Europe can protect itself from further damage and demonstrate the futility of unilateral tariffs, writes Josh Fenton, PhD candidate in marketing at Durham University Business School.Research news/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university/research-/Tariffs-Europe.png)
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Celebrating 60 Years of Business Education, Research and Impact
In 2025, we proudly celebrate 60 years of shaping business education, driving world-class research, and making a lasting impact on global society.Business School news/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university-business-school/about-us/DUBS-60-anniversary-banner.png)
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Highly-educated CEOs are more likely to tackle carbon emissions
CEOs with high academic qualifications are more likely to pursue corporate decarbonisation than those with lower levels of education, according to research by Durham University Business School.Global research/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university-business-school/news/Anthony-Kyiu---Highly-educated-CEOs-are-more-likely-to-tackle-carbon-emissions.png)
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The Net Positive mindset: a challenge to business leaders
We need a mindset shift in the next generation of global leaders, a global business leader has said.Business School news/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/Polman-speech-web.jpg)
Impact of childcare gap highlighted in new study
A lack of suitable childcare options is inflicting huge financial and emotional strain on vulnerable families, according to new research involving Durham academics.
Remote work boosts innovation - but culture matters
Behavioural science marketing project prepares students for real-world success
Strategic patience is the smartest response to Trump’s tariffs
Celebrating 60 Years of Business Education, Research and Impact
Highly-educated CEOs are more likely to tackle carbon emissions
The Net Positive mindset: a challenge to business leaders
Upcoming events
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Real Options in Strategic Management
Friday 13 June 2025 - Friday 13 June 20253:45 PM to 4:30 PMDurham University Business School The Waterside Building/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university-business-school/research-centres/experimental-methods-in-business-research/Home-Page-Header-(14).png)
Durham Masters - Meet the Careers Team Webinar
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The Durham Online MBA: New Venture Creation learning through Silicon Valley immersion
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Workshop on Innovation and Technology: Uncertainty, Adaptation and Flexible Decisions
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MSc Accounting Analytics and Sustainability: Introduction to Data Analytics and Visualisation
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IMPACT Latest Edition
This issue centres on change and transformation, exploring how engaging with opposing viewpoints can drive meaningful progress, the role of AI in human resource management and the challenges of balancing a demanding career with home life.
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