Durham University Business School

Founded in 1965, Durham University Business School is one of the longest established business schools in the UK. They are one of an elite group of institutions in the UK to be accredited by all three major bodies – the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS). With a portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level programmes, the School combines academic excellence and incisive research with exceptional global business connections and excellent career development opportunities. The Business School is one of four faculties at Durham University, a globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, and a member of the prestigious Russell Group of the UK’s leading research universities.

The School’s research is internationally renowned, both for its academic rigour and the benefits it brings to society as a whole - in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014) 79% of their research was assessed as ‘internationally excellent’ or ‘world-leading’. Spanning disciplines, geographies and industries, their research connects with partners around the world to push boundaries and lead business thinking.

In addition to the Business School’s triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS, further testament to the calibre of the School and endorsement of the exceptional quality of their programmes can be found in the many top independent rankings in which the School appears, and also within the professional affiliations and accreditations for its individual programmes, including but not limited to:

• Masters in Finance programmes - affiliated with the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst Institute).
• MSc Human Resource Management programme - accredited by the CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel Development)
• MSc Marketing programme - CIM Professional Partnership – gain professional qualifications through the CIM Graduate Gateway
• MSc Accounting programme - professional accreditation - carries exemptions from ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants).

Taught by a world-class faculty and supported by international-quality research, these intensive one-year, full-time Masters programmes will help you develop the analytical and practical skills employers value. The portfolio of Durham University Business School Masters programmes includes:

• MSc Accounting
• MSc Business Analytics
• MSc Economics
• MSc Environmental and Natural Resource Economics
• MSc Experimental Economics
• MSc Public Economics
• MSc Finance
• MSc Finance (Accounting and Finance)
• MSc Finance (Corporate and International Finance)
• MSc Finance (Economics and Finance)
• MSc Finance (Finance and Investment)
• MSc Finance (International Banking and Finance)
• MSc Finance (International Money, Finance and Investment)
• MSc Management
• MSc Management (Entrepreneurship)
• MSc Management (Finance)
• MSc Human Resource Management
• MSc Management (International Business)
• MSc Management (Supply Chain Logistics)
• MSc Marketing

The Business School also offers a full portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level programmes, with part-time and online options available across selected programmes. View all Durham University Business School programmes here.

Durham University Business School offers a comprehensive and generous package of Masters scholarships to celebrate and reward exceptional candidates applying to their Masters programmes. All Durham University Business School Masters programme offer holders for October 2021 entry will be automatically considered for applicable scholarships; no separate scholarship application is necessary. Scholarships will be applied as a discount against the full tuition fee for the programme. View all Masters scholarships, including the criteria and terms and conditions here.

Facilities, colleges and your wider student experience

At Durham you will benefit from all the resources you’d expect from a leading business school. From the latest IT and library services to a virtual learning environment, you’ll have everything to hand to make the most of your learning. The University's continual investment ensures you will have access to exceptional facilities and teaching spaces – with developments in recent years including the new state-of-the-art Teaching and Learning Centre.

All full-time postgraduate students become a member of a college, offering a wide range of societies, social and cultural activities, whilst providing support and a sense of belonging during your time in Durham. The colleges offer good quality, reasonably priced accommodation at Durham University. If this is not for you, they can also help you find local private accommodation to suit your needs.

There can be so much more to student life than studying – and nowhere more so than at Durham. They offer an environment dedicated to delivering an unrivalled experience outside of your studies. The distinctive collegiate system, dedicated wider student experience organisations - including many societies, sport, theatre and the arts, music and Durham Students' Union - combine to enable you to create and shape your own individual student experience. At Durham you can discover and become the person you want to be.

Durham City is home to some of the world’s finest architecture, Durham Castle and Durham Cathedral - together designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site - dominate the skyline. Durham is compact and friendly and provides all the facilities you would expect of a thriving city including, excellent boutiques, cafés, bars and restaurants. You will enjoy a fantastic student lifestyle, in lively surroundings with a superb choice of events and entertainment. Further afield you can explore the breath-taking scenery of the local countryside and coastline, or visit a wide range of attractions, festival and events which cater for every taste.