College of Business, Law and Social Sciences

Comprising Derby Business School, School of Law and Social Sciences and the Centre for Contemporary Hospitality and Tourism, the college delivers a distinctive portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate and professional study opportunities spanning a wide range of disciplines.

Our industry relevant degrees, many accredited by leading professional bodies, are enriched by flourishing partnerships with regional, national and global employers. Our students mix with real business leaders and industry professionals, their perspectives sharpened through work placements, fieldtrips and networking.

Among our many success stories:

Our Policing team secured the first policing apprenticeship awarded in the country
Derby Business School has been awarded the Small Business Charter by the Chartered Association of Business Schools which recognises excellence in supporting student enterprise, small businesses and the local economy
Derby Business School is a full member of the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) - a network of business schools and corporations dedicated to enhance excellence in management education and development globally. Our BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance course holds EFMD programme accreditation.

The College continues to boost its reputation for solving the challenges industry and society face while providing our students with opportunities to gain unique experiences which help them to actualise their career ambitions.

Professor Kamil Omoteso

Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of the College

College of Business, Law and Social Sciences News

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Commitment to climate education and action recognised

The University of Derby’s College of Business, Law and Social Sciences has been accredited as a Bronze Carbon Literate Educator for its commitment to embed climate education and action into its ethos and facilitate a cultural shift towards a zero-carbon society.

Posted: 25 October 2024

Marvin Cooke has joined the University of Derby

Former Toyota vice president takes up key role with new Derby Business School

The University of Derby has appointed Marvin Cooke, former Executive Vice President for Manufacturing at Toyota Motor Europe, as its Professor of Enterprise.

Posted: 4 August 2024

Professor Kathryn Mitchell, Rt Hon Patrick McLoughlin and Lord William Burlington

House of Lords event celebrates Derby as setting a blueprint for industry engagement

Representatives from global industry giants, along with politicians and key figures from higher education, attended a high-profile event at the House of Lords on Tuesday to celebrate the University of Derby’s Business School.

Posted: 2 May 2024

A commitment to sustainability

The College of Business Law and Social Sciences has been awarded Carbon Literate Organisation Bronze and Silver status, highlighting our commitment to addressing climate change and promoting sustainability through Carbon Literacy education for College staff.

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Derby Business School

Derby Business School offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the discipline areas of Accounting, Business, International Business, Economics and Finance, Marketing, Event Man...