Stirling Management School offers innovative, practical education in business and management and produces research that makes a difference to business and society.

We work with our Business Advisory Board to shape our education and business engagement strategies and to inform and support our research and knowledge exchange activities. Stirling Management School is recognised as a centre of academic excellence, producing innovative research, providing guidance for government and influencing industry decision makers.

We continuously engage with organisations across all sectors to help them achieve their goals and are proud of our partnerships with organisations of all sizes, from local start-ups to multinational organisations and everything in between. We aim to be an anchor in the Forth Valley entrepreneurial ecosystem, connecting local SMEs with the University, local institutions, and each other.

Our Small Business Charter accreditation recognises our expertise in supporting small businesses, student entrepreneurship, and engagement in the local economy. Our close links with business, and range of professional accreditations, ensure that our teaching is relevant in the real world and our students have access to opportunities that will enhance their skills, confidence and achievements.

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.

·         3rd in Scotland and top 15 in the UK for Economics (The Guardian University Guide 2025)

• 80% of our research impact is classed as world leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021

• 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.