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 Accounting and Finance, Teaching, Employability, Global Engagement, Research, Facilities and Environmental Impact.

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

Quantum Base’s ordinary shares are now trading on the LSE AIM market

First Lancaster University spin out to float on the London Stock Exchange

Quantum Base has become the first ever Lancaster University spin out to float on the London Stock Exchange following its successful fundraising and admission to trading. 
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A global marketing adventure begun in Bailrigg

Charlotte Dewhurst (BSc Marketing Management, 2005) charts her journey from Lancaster to senior roles at some of the UK's best-known brands.
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Honorary Doctorate for Pentland Centre Director

Professor Jan Bebbington is to be awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Tampere University in recognition of her work.
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Students from across the country battle in LUMS’ entrepreneurship challenge

More than 75 young entrepreneurs battled it out at Lancaster University Management School last week during the final of this year’s Next-Gen Entrepreneurs Challenge.
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Tackling the challenge of modern slavery

The Pentland Centre for Sustainability in Business’s Modern Slavery Knowledge and Action Hub brought together experts at the forefront of modern slavery research and prevention for an intense workshop.
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Planning for a better future with local government

A Lancaster University research team have set out how local government can future proof policy design by applying a scenario planning method.

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Events

Join us at one of our upcoming events.

24th Apr

The Taiwanese Student Experience at LUMS

Thursday 24 April 2025, 11:00am to 12:00pm
1st May

The Indonesian Student Experience at LUMS

Thursday 1 May 2025, 11:00am to 12:00pm
1st May

LUMS Inaugural Lecture: Professor Kostas Selviaridis

Thursday 1 May 2025, 3:22pm to 5:00pm
8th May

Breaking Barriers: Saima Ashraf MBE’s Inspiring Journey

Thursday 8 May 2025, 5:15pm to 7:30pm

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