What we offer

Reflecting evolving trends

We deliver programmes and research that transform lives, businesses and communities, shaped by the challenges of sustainable development. Leveraging the industry experience and student-centric approach of our staff, we provide high-quality, digitally-enhanced programmes. We focus on developing critical and socially-conscious leaders and entrepreneurs, equipped to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

Working with partners

Through collaborative partnerships across Greater Manchester’s thriving ecosystem, we provide professional development opportunities for our students and staff. We do this while pioneering real-world learning experiences and field-shaping international research that drives positive change.

Our values

By living our values of inclusion, curiosity and social responsibility, we give back through meaningful civic engagement. We invest in the growth of our students and staff to reach their full potential.

Key information about our department

We work with thousands of SMEs

Combining real-life business insights with academic knowledge, we help ambitious SMEs to reach their full potential through our Centre for Enterprise.

We offer hands-on experience

For example, our students can become successful business executives and entrepreneurs by developing their skills in the Young Enterprise unit.

We embed sustainability into all we do

We communicate the impact and commitment of our sustainability principles through publishing the PRME report.

About the department

The strength of our department lies in the capabilities and teamwork of all the members. Their industry experience, collegiality and willingness to challenge conventions fosters innovation. This relates to both teaching and research, resulting in measurable real-world impact.
Professor Sarah Underwood
Head of Department
The strength of our department lies in the capabilities and teamwork of all the members. Their industry experience, collegiality and willingness to challenge conventions fosters innovation. This relates to both teaching and research, resulting in measurable real-world impact.
Professor Sarah Underwood
Head of Department
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    Research in the Business School

    Addressing some of the biggest challenges facing our planet and global society.

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    Our accreditations

    We are a triple-accredited business school. This places us in the top one percent globally, which reflects our high standards of teaching and research.

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In the top 1% of business schools

We hold triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS.