School of Management

THINK AMBITIOUS.

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Our courses

We offer a range of business degrees. Study with us to enjoy great teaching and the latest research thinking.

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Undergraduate courses in the School of Management

BE SMART, TAKE PART, AIM HIGH.

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MSc courses in the School of Management

LEARN, DO, MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

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MBA programmes

PROFESSIONAL. PRACTICAL. PERSONAL.

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PhD programmes in the School of Management

BRING YOUR IDEAS. ONE MIGHT JUST CHANGE THE WORLD.

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DBA in Higher Education Management

MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS. POWERFUL RESEARCH. THOUGHT(FUL) LEADERSHIP.

Meet our community

Think you know the business school ‘type’? Think again.

A degree from the School of Management gives you more than just an academic qualification. We provide academic, employability and wellbeing support to make you the best you can be. We welcome everyone who steps through our doors and help them to feel part of our community.

Hear from students, staff and alumni who found their way at Bath

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Latest news

New understanding for changing times.

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University of Bath study warns AI could erode human capital, thinking and expertise in the workplace

Study flags AI failings, urges creation of ‘learning vaults’ to protect creativity and critical thinking.

Showing shoppers the ‘cost per wear’ of their clothing choices could make fashion greener

Using cost per wear in shops or online retail spaces could reduce the environmental impact of fashion - Dr Lisa Eckmann explains how.

No space, no power, no support – what life is really like for Indian IT workers serving global firms

Professor Vivek Soundararajan describes the harsh realities of working from home for the five million Indian IT professionals working for big western companies.

AI and work: an expert assesses how far this revolution still has to run

Every week brings fresh claims about AI transforming the workplace but what has AI actually changed about work so far? Professor Vivek Soundararajan discusses.

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University of Bath MBA ranks top 100 in world in Financial Times MBA Rankings 2026

Ranking places Bath MBA among the world's best programmes

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Childhood disadvantage can block the benefits of genetic potential, study finds

Early disadvantage steers individuals genetically predisposed to educational success towards caution and short-term choices, limiting social mobility.

Events

Join us to discuss the latest management thinking.

Business @ Breakfast

23 Apr 2026 8.00am 5.27, 10 East , University of Bath

The School of Management's successful monthly networking meeting focusing on best practices in business.

The Bath MBA Information Sessions

21 May 2026 2.30pm Online

Get practical guidance and insights to help you explore the Bath MBA. Multiple dates: 21 May, 25 June, 23 July

About us

We are one of the UK’s leading business schools. We’re ranked 1st in the country for Marketing, 2nd for Accounting and Finance, and 3rd for Business and Management Studies (The Complete University Guide 2026).

We’re a leading centre for research. In the latest Research Excellence Framework, 56% of our submissions met the 4* standard (the highest possible).

We have five-year EQUIS accreditation.