Study at a triple-accredited UK business school
If you want to shake things up, progress your career and change the way business is done, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll help you align your future success with the needs of communities and the planet, giving you the skills to become an effective and inspiring leader of the future.
Loughborough Business School is part of a top 10 UK university and holds the distinction of triple-accreditation from AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA. Loughborough offers a friendly, supportive environment for learning and a thriving student community, located within a stunning single-site, 523-acre campus with world-class sporting facilities.
Loughborough Business School programmes are designed to provide you with the skills to tackle current and future challenges in the business environment. From understanding profits to understanding people, climate change to corporate social responsibility, we prioritise making a difference and exploring better ways of doing business.
We recognise the vital importance of employability for all our graduates, and we offer career support and guidance along with bespoke consultancy projects to help you to enhance your career prospects. These consultancy projects give students the chance to apply theoretical and research-led knowledge from their programme to real-world challenges.
You'll benefit from knowledge and insight provided by our expert teaching staff, who draw upon the latest research and innovation in their course content, showcasing how business models can be improved for the future. In addition, we’ll give you applied development opportunities to channel your passion into the needs of purposeful organisations and make a difference in the world.
Which subject are you interested in?
Supercharging your career
At Loughborough Business School, we have designed a comprehensive suite of additional learning opportunities to ensure our graduates are ready to navigate today's job market.
We offer guidance on personal branding, career planning and networking, interview and assessment centre preparation, as well as critical digital competencies such as data and AI skills.
We are committed to combining theory with practice, and we organise a series of high-quality guest speaker and masterclass sessions for our students, putting the spotlight on contemporary business practices in action.
In addition, our award-winning Careers Network offers advice, opportunities and workshops throughout your studies and for up to five years after graduation.
Whether you are changing career, progressing in your current role, completing a professional qualification, or working towards higher level study, we are committed to helping you to make your career ambitions a reality.
International student support
Moving to a different country to study is an exciting step on your education journey, but we recognise that taking the leap to study internationally can be challenging. From advice on visas and immigration, to guidance on part-time work and future careers, our dedicated support teams are here to help you make a smooth transition to life at Loughborough. Additionally, our friendly, welcoming International Student Experience team offers extensive opportunities to connect with your peers, learn more about life in the UK and ask any questions you may have.
The Loughborough Consultancy Project
An exciting new component of our master's programmes at Loughborough Business School is the opportunity to participate in a consultancy project. These projects allow our students to apply theoretical and research-led knowledge from their programme to real-world challenges. Additionally, consultancy projects offer enhanced employability prospects by demonstrating practical expertise and workplace relevant experience to potential employers.
The Consultancy Project offers a unique opportunity to work through an issue as prescribed by a ‘client’ company. You will develop a range of professional skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, communication, teamwork and time management. Each project is structured to maximise networking opportunities and build confidence, helping you stand out in the job market and make purposeful progress towards achieving your career goals.
Loughborough Business School
Accounting and Finance
The MSc Accounting and Finance degree provides graduates with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue roles in professional accounting firms, financial institutions, corporations and non-profit organisations.
Our Accounting and Finance programme provides a thorough grounding across both critical disciplines. This MSc caters for both those considering careers in professional accounting or the internal finance function of a wide range of organisations on the one hand, or banking and investment on the other. The programme also offers vital knowledge and skills for those interested in setting up and sustaining new ventures.
The core programme content will give you a rigorous understanding of accounting and finance fundamentals, along with the practical skills needed to address complex management issues, improve practice, and meet the challenges of today’s fast-paced business world. This combination of theory and practice helps our graduates to be fully prepared to put their knowledge and skills into action in the professional environment. There are also opportunities to undertake a practical consultancy project and build additional CV assets or micro-credentials to help you stand out in the job market.
This MSc in Accounting and Finance is an ideal choice if you have a non-finance, business related undergraduate degree and are looking to transition into either an accounting or finance career. Alternatively, if you have a background in accounting or finance, this programme is an excellent way to deepen your skills and gain a well-recognised postgraduate qualification.
Economics
Embark on the next stage of your learning journey with our full-time master’s degree in Economics. This programme explores the diverse array of impacts that the economic way of thinking has on our world. You will study how economics contributes to contemporary debates on a broad spectrum of issues, including monetary policy, organisational strategies, and social and environmental initiatives.
Our modules, focused on real-world application, are tailored to empower you to make significant contributions to communities and economies, aligning your academic pursuits with meaningful societal impact. You will also have the opportunity to build critical assets for your CV by undertaking independent research on a topic of your choice or participating in a practical consultancy project.
This newly revamped programme has three pathways for you to choose from:
- Generalist
- Sustainable development
- Data science
Each pathway offers you the opportunity to study a distinct combination of modules in semester 2, allowing you to examine in depth the areas of economics that best align with your academic interests and career aspirations.
This MSc in Economics is ideal if you have an undergraduate degree in economics, and would like to deepen your knowledge by learning how it can be applied to improve the world we live in. It is equally suitable for those with an undergraduate degree in other disciplines that have a substantial quantitative element, who are aspiring to transition into a career as an economist.
