Lancaster University Management School

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Our reputation and rankings

The Management School performs strongly across a broad range of different business school rankings and is highly regarded by the Financial Times, QS, The Times, Guardian and others. Find out more about our reputation and rankings.

We are triple accredited by the AACSB, EQUIS and the Association of MBAs, as well as holding the Small Business Charter. 

1st

in the UK for research power (REF 2021, Business and Management Studies)

Top 100

Lancaster is ranked =99th globally and 13th in the UK for Business and Economics in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by subject 2024.

Top 10

Lancaster University is in the top 10 in the Complete University Guide 2025, consistently ranked in the top 15 in three major UK league tables, and highly ranked in international league tables.

  • Research at LUMS

    We pride ourselves on producing research that makes a positive impact on the world.

  • Connected to business

    Turning the power of research and academic insight into solutions that make a real difference to businesses.

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    Our rankings and accreditations.

  • Life at LUMS

    Discover our diverse, thriving and international community with a network of over 50,000 alumni.

Smashing stereotypes

Harnessing the power of entrepreneurship to help change lives around the globe.

Smashing stereotypes
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Breaking the silence on modern slavery

Our research documents the experiences of men, women and children trapped in modern slavery.

Breaking the silence
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News

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Cyber Security Executive MBA shortlisted for innovation strategy award

Lancaster University Management School has been shortlisted for the Best Innovation Strategy 2025 award at the AMBA & BGA Excellence Awards 2025 for its Cyber Security Executive MBA programme (CEMBA) delivered in partnership with Templar Executives.
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Economists consider non-linear dynamics in global economy

Lancaster University Management School co-organised the second Non-Linearities in Macroeconomics workshop, welcoming experts from across European universities and central banks.
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Lancaster accountancy specialist shaping international standards

Dr Zhan Gao provided evidence on cash flow statements to a full board meeting of the International Accounting Standards Board.
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Lancaster joins golden celebration of global business schools

Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) joined partners from across the globe to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the International Partnership of Business Schools. 
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LUMS Master’s programmes among top in the world in QS global rankings

Lancaster University Management School Master’s programmes are ranked among the top in the world according to new global rankings, published today.
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UK insecure work a trap for millions not a short-term stop-gap, new evidence reveals

A Work Foundation study tracking the fortunes of UK workers over four years shows people in insecure work are likely to remain in insecure employment for the long-term or drop out of work altogether.

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Events

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28th Oct

The History of Entrepreneurship Education in the United Kingdom: 1860-2020

Monday 28 October 2024, 1:00pm to 2:00pm
29th Oct

No Progress? Tackling long-term insecure work

Tuesday 29 October 2024, 2:00pm to 3:00pm
1st Nov

Lancaster Game Theory Conference

Friday 1 November 2024, 9:00am to Saturday 2 November 2024, 5:00pm
7th Nov

LUMS Inaugural Lecture: Professor Sandra Nolte

Thursday 7 November 2024, 4:00pm to 5:00pm

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