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LUMS for Business

We continue to join with businesses of all sizes to develop and deliver solutions to new and changing challenges.

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At Lancaster University Management School, we have a proud and established reputation for our partnerships and relations with employers, businesses, entrepreneurs and managers across the North West, the UK and beyond.

Our world-leading academics, talented students and valuable practitioners with experience of business at all levels offer unique insights and abilities to introduce positive change to your organisation.

Working with companies large and small, we offer a variety of avenues to pursue collaboration and engagement opportunities.

We have continued to operate our programmes through the Covid-19 lockdowns, using our expertise in digital delivery to ensure organisations can benefit from our advice and guidance in how best to deal with these unprecedented circumstances.

More details can be found via the links below, and you can always email lumsforbusiness@lancaster.ac.uk

Our Programmes

We have embraced fully-digital delivery within our programmes, allowing us to continue delivering our successful initiatives for businesses and individuals. Our business growth programmes offer skills and valuable peer support; our academics, students and graduates bring fresh ideas and innovative solutions; and our executive education team can shape programmes to your needs.

  • Start the Conversation

    Our Management School is here to help. We can share our expertise and collaborate on engaging projects

  • Access Expertise

    Our world-class academic researchers work with businesspeople to find innovative solutions

  • Executive Development

    High-quality impactful learning for managers and professionals throughout the UK

  • Business Growth Programmes

    Benefit from our expertise in supporting SME leaders across the North West

  • Access Student Talent

    Our students are a fresh stream of energy and ambition. Let us introduce you to the kind of talent that will be important to your future.

  • Join Our Community

    Helping businesses through our ongoing series of events.

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