Why Nottingham

We are recognised as pioneers in social entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, with a distinctive approach and a world-leading reputation for research.

Our approach

Developing people is a gateway to organisational success
Inspiring leaders to develop motivated, results-orientated teams
The practical application of world-class research delivers real-world commercial results

Our reputation

Ranked 1st in the UK and 23rd globally in the Aspen Institute's 2009-10 'Beyond Grey Pinstripes' Top 100 ranking of MBA programmes that integrate ethical, social, and environmental issues into teaching and research.
Among the few UK business schools ranked in the 2009 Financial Times Global Top 100 MBA.
2nd in the world for Corporate Social Responsibility in the 2009 FT Global MBA Top 100.
70% of the School’s research was rated as either ‘internationally excellent’ or ‘world-leading’ in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE).

Our reach

We are both a local and global business school.

Nottingham University Business School has three campuses: the United Kingdom, Malaysia and China, providing a unique gateway between the emerging markets in the East and the established practices of the West – as well as a global perspective on next generation business-thinking.

The School is also very well placed to serve organisations based in the UK’s heartland: Nottingham, Sheffield, Derby – and also all major UK and European business cities, with strong transportation links, including East Midlands airport.

Research centres

The School hosts a number of leading research centres and institutes, which reflect its distinctive strengths in areas such as corporate social responsibility, management buy-outs and enterprise and innovation.

Our expertise

Nottingham University Business School boasts among the best business and management minds and some of the world's leading specialist research centres and institutes.

Global locations

The University of Nottingham is still the only foreign university to operate an independent campus on the Chinese mainland, and, together with our campus in Malaysia, we can provide a uniquely global executive education solution.