Lancaster University Management School

Discover the place where future global leaders are made

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A highly-ranked global business school

Lancaster University Management School is a place of cutting-edge learning where internationally leading research is applied in the real world, positively impacting the lives of individuals, businesses and society.

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Quadruple-accredited

LUMS is one of just a handful of triple crown business schools that hold accreditation with AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA, the most influential business school accreditation bodies.

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1st for Research Power

=1st for Research Environment. 90% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021, Business and Management Studies)

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13th in the world

Master's in Supply Chain Management. Top 50 for Master's in Marketing. Top 100 for Master's in Management, Master's in Finance, and Master's in Business Analytics in the QS Business Master's Rankings (2025).

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5 Star rated

Lancaster University is rated 5 Stars by QS for Teaching, Employability, Global Engagement, Research, Facilities, Innovation and Knowledge Transfer, Environmental Impact and Good Governance.

Top 5 in the UK for research impact

A new business school ranking from the Financial Times confirms LUMS is fifth in the UK for the impact of its research

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  • MBAs

    Our flagship Lancaster MBA programme transforms high-calibre students into leading managers in their chosen sectors

  • Master's programmes

    Gain a powerful mix of contemporary theory and insightful lessons from the real world to help you deepen your knowledge and develop your understanding

  • Undergraduate degrees

    Choose your path from our broad range of business and management courses, including options with study abroad or placements

  • Executive Education

    Postgraduate-level professional development programmes for managers and leaders.

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  • PhD

    Study your doctoral programme alongside world-leading academics in a diverse, international research environment

  • Research at LUMS

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

  • Our reputation

    Our rankings and accreditations.

  • Connected to business

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

News

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Tom’s entrepreneurial journey from odd jobs to a multi-million pound business

Tom Munday went from odd jobs at home to selling his business for an eight-figure sum, via an entrepreneurial education at Lancaster.
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Students impress with business strategy

Business students grabbed the opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the annual Lancaster University Management School Consultancy Case Competition.
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Sun shines on finance experts at Lake District event

Lancaster University Management School’s Department of Accounting and Finance hosted the second Lake District Workshop in Corporate Finance.
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Marked increase in the use of zero-hour contracts as figures hit 1.17 million

The Work Foundation at Lancaster University respond to the zero-hour contact figures for May 2025 released by the Office for National Statistics.
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UK labour market approaching a crossroads as vacancies fall

The Work Foundation at Lancaster University respond to the labour market figures for May 2025 released by the Office for National Statistics.
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Management School Careers Service recognised for excellence in work-related learning

Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) Careers Service has been nominated for the AGCAS Excellence in Work-Related Learning Award.

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Events

Join us at one of our upcoming events.

28th May

LUMS Master's Information Session

Wednesday 28 May 2025, 9:30am to 10:30am
29th May

Campus tour and More: Management School - 29th May, 13:00

Thursday 29 May 2025, 1:00pm to 3:15pm
29th May

LUMS Inaugural Lecture: Professor Hilary Ingham

Thursday 29 May 2025, 4:30pm to 5:30pm
3rd Jun

Cyber Executive MBA Discovery Day

Tuesday 3 June 2025, 9:00am to 5:00pm

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