Management
Learn how organisations operate, behave, and create value. At St Andrews, management is regarded through the lens of responsible enterprise, with concepts such as ethical approaches and environmental impact integrated into research and teaching.
Gain insight into how business and management function and explore areas including:
- markets
- finance and accounting
- strategy development
- entrepreneurship
- managing and developing people.
Undergraduate
Postgraduate taught
Postgraduate research
The School of Management at St Andrews offers PhD and MRes programmes. Research in management typically falls into one of four main groups:
- financial institutions and markets
- governance, organisations and accountabilities
- knowledge and practice
- work, organisations and society
To apply, you should first identify and contact a potential supervisor you would like to work with in your intended research area. Find out how to contact a research supervisor.
“I like how the lecturers allow us space to develop our own learning and study styles within the context of our core courses. It really taught me how to take the initiative, communicate with staff and enhance my academic writing. St Andrews is full of passionate and friendly students and provides a melting pot of international perspectives in both academic and everyday life.”
- Georgia, USA
Awards
First in Scotland and second in the UK for business and management
Guardian Good University Guide 2023
First in Scotland for business and management studies
The Complete University Guide 2023
88% of research activity rated 3* or 4*
Most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021)
School of Management
On Tuesday 1 August 2023, the School of Management and the School of Economics and Finance merged to create University of St Andrews Business School.
The Business School and its three departments – Economics, Finance and Management – will build on the strengths of the former School of Management and School of Economics and Finance, both ranked in the top five of their subject areas in the UK and will be uniquely St Andrews – world-leading, diverse, digital, sustainable, and entrepreneurial.
The Business School will officially launch in August 2024, after a 12-month transition process.
During this transition year, education delivery and research will not change.
The departments’ former school names may still appear in logos, branding, documentation, online and on-campus during the academic year 2023/2024. These will be phased out and replaced with new department names between August 2023 and August 2024.
School of Economics and Finance
On Tuesday 1 August 2023, the School of Economics and Finance and the School of Management merged to create University of St Andrews Business School.
The Business School and its three departments – Economics, Finance and Management – will build on the strengths of the former School of Economics and Finance and School of Management, both ranked in the top five of their subject areas in the UK and will be uniquely St Andrews – world-leading, diverse, digital, sustainable, and entrepreneurial.
The Business School will officially launch in August 2024, after a 12-month transition process.
During this transition year, education delivery and research will not change.
The departments’ former school names may still appear in logos, branding, documentation, online and on-campus during the academic year 2023/2024. These will be phased out and replaced with new department names between August 2023 and August 2024.
Studying in St Andrews
The University offers a variety of flexible entry options in order to allow all students, regardless of background or personal circumstances, to apply.
Scholarships and funding options are available at every level of study.
St Andrews has variety of accommodation options to suit all tastes and budgets.
Visit St Andrews
If you’re interested in studying at St Andrews, join us at a visiting day or talk and tour to explore the town, find out about our courses and meet current students. You can also join us for one of our upcoming virtual events.
