Stirling Management School

The Stirling Management School is a centre of academic excellence that offers innovative, practical courses in business and management combined with research that makes a difference to business and society.

Our close links with business and industry and range of professional accreditations and memberships ensure that our teaching is relevant in the real world and tailored towards your future success.

  • 3rd in Scotland and top 15 in the UK (The Guardian University Guide 2025)
  • 80% of our research impact is classed as world leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021
  • 2nd in Scotland and top 20 in the UK for Marketing (The Complete University Guide 2023)

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We are AACSB accredited

The University of Stirling has earned a prestigious AACSB accreditation, in recognition of its excellence in business education. The honour puts the University of Stirling Management School among the top 6% of business schools globally.

Find out more about AACSB International accreditation
University of Stirling student Papoula Petri Romao

Study with us

With professionally focused courses across all business and management subjects, we have qualifications to suit every stage of your career.

From undergraduate degrees, to our full-time accredited Master of Business Administration (MBA), our courses equip you with the knowledge you need to make a difference to businesses and organisations around the world.

Help to Grow: Management Course

Boost your business

As a Small Business Charter accredited institution, we are one of a select number of partners delivering the UK Government's Help to Grow: Management Course.

Expert insight

Stirling Management School expert Dr Najib Murad shares his insights on harnessing the power of data analytics - a key element of the Help to Grow Management Course.

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Stirling Management School research

We produce innovative research findings that make a difference to business and society.

Find out about our research in accounting and finance, economics, management, marketing and retail.