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We are a leading authority in management science, risk and information systems, realised and delivered through research, education and consultancy. We develop innovative analytical approaches for improving decision-making and risk-taking and support individuals and businesses to make sound and effective decisions through the application of scientific analytical tools. Founded in 1965, we are one of the UK’s longest established business schools and are proud to be integral to Durham University.

1919 – Babson College was the first business school founded to focus solely on entrepreneurship. Every graduate receives a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. 1900 – The first graduate … Read more

1881 – The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is the United States’ first business school. HEC Paris (The École des Hautes Études Commerciales de Paris) was established by the Paris Chamber of Commerce . It is the oldest business school in Italy and one of the oldest in the world. 1855 – The Institut Supérieur de Commerce d’Anvers and the Institut Saint-Ignace – École Spéciale de Commerce et d’Industrie were founded in the same year in the city of Antwerp, Belgium. After getting university status in 1965 and after almost 150 years of business education and rivalry between … Read more