Lancaster University Management School

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Our reputation and rankings

The Management School performs strongly across a broad range of different business school rankings and is highly regarded by the Financial Times, QS, The Times, Guardian and others. Find out more about our reputation and rankings.

We are triple accredited by the AACSB, EQUIS and the Association of MBAs, as well as holding the Small Business Charter. 

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in the UK for research power (REF 2021, Business and Management Studies)

Top 100

Lancaster is ranked =99th globally and 13th in the UK for Business and Economics in the Times Higher Education .

Top 10

Lancaster University is in the top 10 in the Complete University Guide 2025, consistently ranked in the top 15 in three major UK league tables, and highly ranked in international league tables.

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

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

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    Discover our diverse, thriving and international community with a network of over 50,000 alumni.

Breaking the silence on modern slavery

Our research documents the experiences of men, women and children trapped in modern slavery.

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News

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Economists consider non-linear dynamics in global economy

Lancaster University Management School co-organised the second Non-Linearities in Macroeconomics workshop, welcoming experts from across European universities and central banks.
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Lancaster accountancy specialist shaping international standards

Dr Zhan Gao provided evidence on cash flow statements to a full board meeting of the International Accounting Standards Board.
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Lancaster joins golden celebration of global business schools

Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) joined partners from across the globe to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the International Partnership of Business Schools. 
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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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UK insecure work a trap for millions not a short-term stop-gap, new evidence reveals

A Work Foundation study tracking the fortunes of UK workers over four years shows people in insecure work are likely to remain in insecure employment for the long-term or drop out of work altogether.
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Lancaster researcher helps launch podcast exploring modern slavery in Leicester

A Lancaster University researcher co-hosts a new podcast series exploring the issues of modern slavery and human rights abuses in Leicester’s fashion factories.

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Events

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9th Oct

LUMS Master's Information Session

Wednesday 9 October 2024, 11:00am to 12:00pm
12th Oct

Undergraduate Open Day

Saturday 12 October 2024, 9:00am to 4:00pm
12th Oct

QS Discover MBA: London

Saturday 12 October 2024, 3:00pm to 5:30pm
14th Oct

Patrick Hayoz: How family offices (FOs) support wealthy families in striving for the longevity of their legacy

Monday 14 October 2024, 12:00pm to 1:00pm

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