About us
We are a young, thriving School with a welcoming community.
Our vision
Through our mission to become the nationally leading UK Business and Management School for interdisciplinary research, teaching and engagement we aim to become internationally recognised for our academic excellence and contribution to the wellbeing of society.
We'll deliver social and economic value through academically rigorous collaboration with faculty in other disciplines, as well as non-academic organisations, while retaining our own disciplinary excellence.
students study with us
in person and as distance learners.
of our programmes are accredited by 9 professional bodies
including the Chartered Institute of Marketing and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.
in the UK for business and management studies.
in the Complete University Guide 2022
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is in line with the University Strategy. We actively remove barriers and create opportunities to support all our staff and students to achieve their potential.
Diversity strengthens the quality of our research and teaching, and the student experience. Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we celebrate this by nurturing equality and inclusion.
We are delighted to hold an Athena Swan Bronze Award in recognition of our work to promote gender equality.

Our people, structure and governance
- Our Professional and Support Staff team are trained to support students and staff in all areas of the Management School.
- Our academic faculty are organised into three academic subject groups.
- Decision making groups within the School correspond to those of the University, including our School Advisory Board.