The Lancaster MBA

Established in 1989, our flagship Lancaster MBA programme transforms high-calibre students into leading managers in their chosen sectors. Whichever route you take to your MBA, you will find yourself on a journey into the global world of business.

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Discover our MBA programmes

  • Full-time MBA

    An intensive one-year programme at our Lancaster campus in the UK. Next intake September 2024.

  • Executive MBA

    Two-year part-time programme available in Lancaster and Ghana. Next intake September 2024.

  • Cyber Security Executive MBA

    Two year part-time programme for leaders who need to manage the cyber security risk for their organisation. Next intake January 2024

  • Senior Leader Apprenticeship

    Fully funded professional development for current and aspiring senior leaders – with optional pathways to a full Executive MBA or Master's degree. Next intake September 2024.

Why study with us?

LUMS is one of just a handful of triple crown business schools that hold accreditation with AACBS, EQUIS and AMBA. These international accreditations from the most influential business school accreditation bodies are in recognition of the quality of everything we do as a globally-leading business school.

AMBA accredited

LUMS has been accredited by the Association of MBAs since 1996

QS Global MBA rankings 2023

Our full-time MBA is ranked 12th in UK and 41st in Europe. We are also 9th in the UK for Thought Leadership

QS Global EMBA rankings 2023

Our Executive MBA ranks 99th globally, 41st in Europe, and 10th in the UK. We are 50th in the world, 22nd in Europe, and 7th in the UK for Thought Leadership.

Financial Times Executive MBA Global Rankings 2022

Our Executive MBA was ranked 9th in the UK and 3rd in Africa, and has a student satisfaction rating of 9.24/10

A Top 10 Business School

LUMS is ranked 10th in the UK and 54th in Europe in the Financial Times European Business Schools rankings 2022, compiled based on salary increases of alumni who completed the MBA, Executive MBA and Master's in Management (MiM) programmes.

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MBA highlights podcast

Hear from our recent MBA graduates as they share their experience of the Lancaster MBA.You can also watch the video versions of the podcasts on the MBA highlights YouTube playlist.

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MBA News

The latest news from Lancaster University's MBA programmes

Peter Harrison (front left) kneels in front of his FGH Security team at at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

From the Sugarhouse to Glastonbury – the rise of Peter’s student start-up

Peter Harrison started FGH Security while studying for his BSc Management Science at Lancaster. Now, 18 years later, the company covers some of the biggest events in the country.
Students and alumni from the Lancaster MBA sit smiling around a table with dinner settings

Lancaster MBA London Dinner 2023

More than 120 Lancaster MBA students, alumni, corporate partners and guests attended the programme's 2023 London dinner.
Gavin Robinson pictured alongside his company logo and holding one of Bulldog Tools

Manager helps employer save 6.3 tonnes of plastic a year – all after being inspired by his EMBA

Gavin Robinson helped transform his employer’s sustainability credentials thanks to Lancaster’s Executive MBA programme - leading to a centuries-old business to pledge it will be 100% plastic free by the end of 2023.
Munish Mohendroo in Spain running a marathon

7 Marathons on 7 Continents in 7 Days

Munish Mohendroo, MBA 1998, took on the World Marathon Challenge – 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days earlier this year. With such an amazing achievement under his belt, he tells us about his motivations and how he implemented his strong work ethic to completing the challenge.
Amjad Ali Awan stands in front of the Chaplaincy Centre and some bare winter trees on the Lancaster University campus.

Lancaster MBA gave Amjad strength to pursue green energy agenda in Pakistan

Amjad Ali Awan (MBA, 2006) credits Lancaster University as providing a turning point in his very successful career as he become a key figure in the drive for clean energy in his home country of Pakistan.
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Lancaster University Ghana student delivers ‘life saving’ project after completing EMBA module

A student on Lancaster’s Executive MBA programme in Ghana has helped bring a vital healthcare centre to life by delivering solar-generated electricity, a solar-powered refrigerator for medicines and maternity beds – all after being inspired by her studies.

More News

Events

Discover our MBA and Executive MBA events taking place across the world and online.

24th Sep

QS Master's and MBA Fair - Doha, Qatar

Sunday 24 September 2023, 3:00pm to 5:30pm
26th Sep

QS Master's and MBA Fair - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Tuesday 26 September 2023, 5:30pm to 8:00pm
11th Oct

Cyber Security EMBA - Making Cyber Security a Strategic Priority

Wednesday 11 October 2023, 1:00pm to 2:00pm
14th Oct

QS World MBA Tour, London UK

Saturday 14 October 2023, 3:00pm to 5:30pm
25th Oct

Cyber Security Executive MBA Programme Information

Wednesday 25 October 2023, 1:00pm to 2:00pm
11th Nov

QS Master's and MBA Fair, Jakarta, Indonesia

Saturday 11 November 2023, 3:00pm to 5:30pm

More Events

Recent MBA graduates

Profiles of some of our recent MBA graduates.

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Esther Kithuka

Full-time MBA, 2022
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Oludemilade Adenuga

Full-time MBA, 2022
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Shikhar Sinha

Full-time MBA, 2022
portrait photograph of Abul Faiz Iqbal

Abul Faiz Iqbal

Full-time MBA, 2020
portrait photograph of Adam Warren

Adam Warren

Executive MBA, 2020
portrait photograph of Meike Beckford

Meike Beckford

Executive MBA, 2020
portrait photograph of Vanessa Sauma Maluly

Vanessa Sauma Maluly

Full-time MBA, 2020
portrait photograph of David Atsu

David Atsu

Full-time MBA, 2020
portrait photograph of Mark Ryan

Mark Ryan

Full-time MBA, 2020
portrait photograph of Yoshiki Takahata

Yoshiki Takahata

Full-time MBA, 2020

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