Prospective students
The University of St Andrews Business School brings together critical thinkers from academia and the public, private and third sectors. This collaboration fosters entrepreneurial, socially responsible and research-informed learning for the leaders of tomorrow.
- You will be taught by a dynamic academic team, from the Business School's three component Departments of Economics, Finance and Management, with a diverse range of research interests and backgrounds.
- The programmes will develop your communication and transferable skills and collaborative and integrated problem-solving competencies.
- You will develop critical thinking, self-reliance, research skills and other graduate attributes that will enhance your employability.
- The School offers a diverse and flexible range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, including BA, BSc, MA, MLitt and MSc options. Students can choose from single, joint or even triple honours undergraduate degree routes, allowing for a tailored and enriching academic experience.
- You'll be immersed in a vibrant global community, collaborating with renowned scholars and talented students from around the world.

Awards
Top-ranked programmes
Complete University Guide 2026
- 2nd — Business and Management Studies
- 4th — Economics
Guardian University Guide 2026
- 2nd — Business and Management
- 2nd — Economics
The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
- 6th — Business, Management, and Marketing
- 5th — Economics
Overall rankings
The University of St Andrews
- 2nd — Guardian
- 2nd — Times and Sunday Times
- 4th — Complete University Guide
These outstanding rankings highlight St Andrews' excellence in economics, finance and management.

