Lancaster safest city in which to study
Lancaster has been ranked first out of 21 university cities for safety, according to a survey in a national newspaper. The Independent's Complete University Guide lists the crime statistics which are most relevant to students for cities with two or more universities.
Celebrating success!
Many congratulations to the 555 LUMS students – from countries across the world – who graduated with undergraduate degrees in business and management this July.
111 of them graduated with first class honours degrees this year - an increase of 45% on 2008, and a striking example of the quality of our students.
A World-Ranked Business School
LUMS is a triple-accredited, world-ranked management school, consistently among the UK's top five. Almost uniquely among leading business schools, Lancaster combines excellence in research with a student-centred campus, and a full spectrum of undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD and executive programmes. Leadership programmes for multinational companies and outreach provision for SMEs are of equal importance to our mission.
International
LUMS recruits students from all over the world, and we have partnerships with organisations across the globe.
Undergraduate Study
Lancaster's business and management students are among the most satisfied in the UK - according to recent national student surveys. Discover what our innovative and flexible degrees, expert teaching and great campus environment can do for you.
Postgraduate Study
Leadership and Executive Development
LUMS specialises in customising solutions to organisations' needs for leadership and executive development in all sectors. Global leadership programmes include the Advanced Leadership Programme and International Masters in Practicing Management (IMPM) with guru Henry Mintzberg and our international partners.
Business Support
LUMS’ business support has assisted over 1300 SMEs – both private sector and social enterprises – through the Institute for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development (IEED).
IEED offers comprehensive support – constantly developed to meet the changing demands of this sector.
Latest News
Professor Cary Cooper announced as the new President of Relate
Relate, the UK's largest provider of relationship counselling, has appointed Professor Cary Cooper as President following the charity’s annual general meeting.
LUMS wins government contract to deliver change management programmes
After fierce competition from other leading business schools, Lancaster's Management Development Division has won an important contract from the Cabinet Office IT Academy, the organisation responsible for the training and development of IT professionals across government and the wider public sector.
New finance Masters class gets off to flying start
A new cohort of students arrived in Lancaster in late September excited to start their Masters study in Accounting and Finance. This year the total number of students enrolled on the MSc in Finance and the MSc in Accounting and Financial Management is 120, with 27 different nationalities represented - making it a truly international class.
Telegraph: 'Workers over 60 are surprise key to McDonald's sales'
The Telegraph covers new research undertaken by Lancaster's Centre for Performance-Led HR on behalf of McDonald's, that finds that customer satisfaction levels were on average 20% higher in those outlets that employed kitchen staff and managers aged over 60. "The research clearly demonstrates the very real business value of recruiting an age diverse workforce," says Professor Paul Sparrow.
Research
Research is at the heart of life at Lancaster. Three quarters of the Management School’s research activity is world leading or internationally excellent in terms of originality, significance and rigour, and virtually all its research (95%) is of international standing.
Latest Working Papers
Johnes G and Johnes J, 2009, 'Strategic Responses to Companies'' Own Past Performance: Why do some Firms Fare Better Than Others?', Lancaster University Management School Working Paper
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Taylor J, 2009, 'The Assessment of Research Quality: Peer Review or Metrics?', Lancaster University Management School Working Paper
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