Management School announces name change to University of Stirling Business School

The University of Stirling's Management School has changed its name to the University of Stirling Business School, making it Scotland’s newest business school.

It follows accreditation of the School last year by AACSB International, which is held by less than 6% of the world’s business schools and is awarded for excellence in business education.

Last year also saw reaccreditation of the School by the Small Business Charter (SBC) – a national accreditation awarded to business schools that excel in supporting small businesses, entrepreneurship and the local economy.

Professor Kevin Grant, Dean of the University of Stirling Business School, said: “As the University of Stirling continues to strengthen its reputation for world-class business education, and expand its global reach, the term ‘business school’ feels more appropriate. It has a wider scope, is internationally recognised, and appeals to the high-calibre students we are seeking to attract to Stirling.

“It is important that our name reflects the well-rounded education our students receive in all key business disciplines, not just in management and leadership. It is also a logical next step, following our AACSB and SBC accreditation.”

Stirling Business School plays a key role in local business development and has strong ties with the business community, through programmes such as Stirling Business Lab, where students try and solve businesses’ challenges and recommend improvements, and its Entrepreneur in Residence programme, which sees business owners support students, staff and alumni with practical advice and mentorship.

Stirling Business School has a reputation for excellence in teaching and research across a broad reach of business subjects, including accounting, finance, marketing, operations, entrepreneurship, international business, and human resources.

The School is ranked second in Scotland for Marketing (Complete University Guide 2026), and third in Scotland and top 15 in the UK for Economics (Guardian University Guide 2025.)