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Lancaster University Management School, Lancaster University, Lancaster, GB, Lancaster United Kingdom

Ranking

# =92Executive MBA Rankings - Global

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2Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programmes

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About Lancaster University Management School

Lancaster University Management School, and our flagship Lancaster MBA programme, is known for transforming high-calibre students into leading managers in their chosen sectors. We are one of just a handful of triple crown business schools that hold accreditation with AACBS, EQUIS and AMBA. 

About Lancaster University Management School

Lancaster University Management School, and our flagship Lancaster MBA programme, is known for transforming high-calibre students into leading managers in their chosen sectors. We are one of just a handful of triple crown business schools that hold accreditation with AACBS, EQUIS and AMBA. 

University information

Lancaster University Management School is located at the heart of the Lancaster University campus, set in 578 acres of beautiful landscaped parkland with excellent facilities. Our new five-storey Management School building provides a creative, collaborative, and inspiring environment for students, staff, and company partners to enjoy. Lancaster University Library was rated the top university library of its kind by students in the UK's 2022 National Student Survey.

Student life

Our MBA students benefit from group work and interactive classes, forging close bonds and connections for life. Learn about life at our School on our website.

Tuition fees

For students studying the full-time Lancaster MBA programme, Lancaster University offers a range of scholarships up to a maximum award of £16,000. The value of your scholarship will be decided using the following criteria. This will be evidenced in your application form and discussed during your interview:
  • Excellent academic record.
  • Excellent managerial experience.
  • Evidence of responsible leadership, such as involvement in volunteering, community support activity or sustainability initiatives.
  • Applicants who will bring an increased diversity to the class.

 Please always check the specific requirements and restrictions on scholarship availability.

Scholarships

Management School MBA Scholarship

Management School MBA Scholarship
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Value

50% Tuition fee waiver

Deadline

31 Aug 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Employability

We have a dedicated Management School Careers team, providing a broad range of support, advice, events and networking to develop your employability, exclusively for students in the School.  Our global alumni network is made up of more than 50,000 Lancaster University Management School graduates. Being a member of our diverse and high-achieving global alumni community is something to be proud of, and also a great resource. 

Rankings & Ratings

Lancaster University Management School is one of the top universities in , . It is ranked #=92 in Executive MBA Rankings - Global 2025.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lancaster University has three types of MBA programme: one full-time programme and two part-time programmes. The Lancaster MBA is a full-time programme designed for people with at least three years’ professional work experience who want to advance in their careers. The Lancaster Executive MBA is a part-time programme designed for people with at least five years' professional/managerial work experience.    
Lancaster’s MBA programmes emphasise practical, work-focused assignments in their curriculum, giving MBA students good prospects when they graduate.  

Lancaster University Management School’s diverse and high-achieving alumni network is made up of more than 50,000 Management School graduates. Alumni are regularly invited to events in UK cities like London and Oxford, and they can join alumni groups in several continents.  

Lancaster is the university closest to the geographic centre of Great Britain. Just 1 hour from Manchester or Liverpool or 2.5 hours from London, Glasgow or Edinburgh, Lancaster is well connected and easy to get to.  

Full-time MBA:

We focus on developing your practical wisdom and capacity for judgment in the turbulent world of international business.

You will complete our unique Mindful Manager and Core Capabilities modules and Action Learning challenges that weave together deep philosophical learnings and practical skills development.

Your sessions will typically involve group work and interactive discussion to draw out your experiences and relate them to the topic at hand.

In addition to exams and in-class tests, we will ask you to complete reports, reflective experiential learning papers, and academic essays, and deliver presentations. 

Executive MBA:

We are launching a redesigned programme in 2026 designed to fit in with working full-time and studying part-time.

We offer online teaching combined with intensive in-person teaching blocks.

Our programme gives you practical, work-focused assignments, where you apply and evaluate theories you learn and create actionable recommendations for your organisation


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