MBAs at Lancaster University

Established in 1989, our flagship Lancaster MBA programme transforms high-calibre students into leading managers in their chosen sectors.

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Discover our MBA programmes

  • Full-time MBA

    An intensive one-year programme at our Lancaster campus in the UK.

  • Executive MBA

    Two-year part-time hybrid programme, designed to fit around your working life.

  • Cyber Security Executive MBA

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

Why study with us?

Lancaster University Management School (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 2025

Our full-time MBA is ranked 12th in UK and =42nd in Europe.

QS Global EMBA Rankings 2024

Our Executive MBA ranks =91st globally, =34th in Europe, and 9th in the UK. In the same rankings, we are placed 42nd in the world, 16th in Europe, and 6th in the UK for Thought Leadership.

CEO Magazine Global MBA Rankings 2024

Our full-time MBA is ranked in Tier one of the CEO Magazine Global MBA Rankings 2024.

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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.

MBA podcast - listen now

MBA news

The latest news from Lancaster University's MBA programmes

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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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Honorary degree for GoDaddy CEO Aman Bhutani

Aman Bhutani, the CEO of GoDaddy, a global company that helps entrepreneurs thrive, has received an Honorary Degree from Lancaster University.
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Lancaster’s Executive MBA ranked amongst top in the world

Lancaster’s Executive Master’s in Business Administration (EMBA) has moved up the QS Global Rankings and is placed in the top 100 in the world.
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Lancaster University Management School awarded AMBA re-accreditation

The Association of MBAs (AMBA) has awarded Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) full accreditation for the next five years.

The Lancaster University Management School team in the Universities Business Challenge Global Master

High-flying Master’s students show impressive business brains

Five Lancaster University Management School students placed third in the national finals of Universities Business Challenge Global Master's competition.
Lancaster MBA Director Dr Mark Dawson (left) holds a microphone while interviewing Vikas Shah (right). A banner in the middle lists the Lancaster MBA programmes.

Renowned entrepreneur shares candid insights at Lancaster MBA event

Vikas Shah gave Lancaster University MBA students, alumni, and guests invaluable insights from his career.

More News

Events

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

23rd Jan

Executive MBA: Information Session

Thursday 23 January 2025, 12:00pm to 1:00pm
27th Feb

Executive MBA: Information Session

Thursday 27 February 2025, 12:00pm to 1:00pm

More Events

Recent MBA graduates

Profiles of some of our recent MBA graduates.

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Ayush Sharma

Full-time MBA, 2023
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Lucy Addison

Executive MBA, 2023
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Mark Suiker

Executive MBA, 2023
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Lushanthi Edirisooriya

Executive MBA, 2023
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Arnab Bordoloi

Full-time MBA, 2023
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Rory McMahon

Executive MBA, 2023
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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
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Abul Faiz Iqbal

Full-time MBA, 2020
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Avril Palmer-Fye, Co-Director Cyber Security Executive MBA

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