Cambridge Judge Business School

What Cambridge Judge Business School does

Cambridge Judge Business School is the business school of the University of Cambridge, founded in 1990 as the Judge Institute of Management Studies and renamed in 2008. It is a constituent department of the University of Cambridge, located in Cambridge, UK, and operates as a degree-awarding institution within the Russell Group university system. The school serves degree students, mid-career professionals, executives, and corporate clients globally, with degree cohorts drawing from 45+ nationalities on the MBA programme.

The school offers a portfolio of degree programmes (MBA, MFin, EMBA, MPhil, MSt), more than 40 open Executive Education programmes, and a suite of entrepreneurship and innovation programmes (Accelerate Cambridge, Ignite, EnterpriseTECH). Its core technology stack for delivery includes the ON24 digital events platform for recruitment and information sessions, and a partnership with Emeritus for online scaling of executive education. The school is organized around research centres covering entrepreneurship, finance, organisational behaviour, and emerging technology applications, and ranks #1 in the UK Research Excellence Framework.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition fees on degree programmes, fees for executive education (both open enrolment and bespoke corporate contracts), corporate partnerships, philanthropy, and research grants. Corporate clients referenced include Nationwide Building Society, AstraZeneca, Lloyds, Citi, and Morgan Stanley, alongside consulting and strategic partnerships with Bain & Company. The school benefits from physical proximity to the Cambridge Cluster (Silicon Fen), which contains 5,000+ knowledge-intensive firms, providing a continuous pipeline for case studies, placements, corporate training, and entrepreneurship support. It holds triple-crown accreditation (EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA) and is led by Dean Professor Gishan Dissanaike.

Name

Cambridge Judge Business School

Legal name

Cambridge Judge Business School, University of Cambridge

Website

https://jbs.cam.ac.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cambridge Judge Business School is the business school of the University of Cambridge offering degree programmes (MBA, MFin, EMBA), Executive Education, and entrepreneurship programmes, serving mid-career professionals, corporate clients, and academic learners globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Business School

NAICS

Business and Secretarial Schools (611410)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA)

Keywords

• Business school education
• Executive education programmes
• MBA degree programmes
• Master of finance degrees
• Management research centres

Headquarters

HQ city

Cambridge

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Degree Programme Tuition: Revenue from MBA, MFin, EMBA, MPhil, and MSt programmes. These are one-year post-experience or graduate degrees with selective admissions and rigorous curricula.
2. Executive Education Programmes: Over 40 Open Programmes and Custom Programmes for organisations covering leadership, AI, ESG, strategy, finance, and innovation. Delivered in partnership with Emeritus for online programmes.
3. Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorship: Corporate partnerships include student sponsorship, scholarships, corporate speaker opportunities, and recruitment engagements with organisations.
4. Donations and Fundraising: Philanthropic contributions through scholarships, bursaries, research support, facilities (Simon Sainsbury Centre), and class gifts from alumni and benefactors.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cambridge Judge Business School sells degree programmes (one-year MBA, Executive MBA, Master of Finance, MPhil in Management, MPhil in Technology Policy, MSt in Entrepreneurship, MSt in Social Innovation, Executive Master of Accounting, PhD/Research Masters, and the Management Studies Tripos undergraduate course) and an Executive Education division comprising over 40 Open Programmes plus bespoke Custom Programmes for organisations, alongside entrepreneurship support (Accelerate Cambridge, Ignite, EnterpriseTECH, Social Venture Weekend). Recent additions include the Chief Revenue Officer Programme and the Cambridge Board Director Programme delivered in collaboration with Emeritus.

Product overview

Cambridge Judge Business School offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational programmes as a single unified offering within the University of Cambridge. The core portfolio includes degree programmes (MBA, Executive MBA, Master of Finance, Executive Master of Accounting, MSt in Entrepreneurship, MSt in Social Innovation, MPhil in Management, MPhil in Technology Policy, PhD/Research Masters, and Management Studies Tripos for undergraduates) alongside an Executive Education division with over 40 Open Programmes and Custom Programmes for organisations. Entrepreneurship support is provided through Accelerate Cambridge, Ignite, EnterpriseTECH, and Social Venture Weekend. Recent additions include the Chief Revenue Officer Programme and Cambridge Board Director Programme launched in collaboration with Emeritus. The school is ranked #1 for Business and Management Studies in the UK's Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, with its MBA ranked #1 one-year MBA in the UK (2026 Financial Times) and MFin ranked #2 globally (2024 Financial Times).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MBA One-year general management programme producing ambitious, adaptable and innovative leaders able to work across multiple disciplines and cultures. Ranked #1 one-year MBA in the UK by the 2026 Financial Times Global MBA Ranking (17th globally). Targets mid-career professionals with c.6 years of work experience.
• Executive MBA (EMBA) Executive MBA degree for senior working professionals with an average of 13 years workplace experience, completed alongside continuing employment. Ranked 20th globally in the 2025 Financial Times EMBA rankings.
• Master of Finance (MFin) One-year post-experience degree for ambitious finance professionals with a minimum of two years post-graduation finance work experience. Ranked second globally in the 2024 Financial Times MFin Post-Experience Ranking.
• Executive Master of Accounting Leadership programme training decision-makers with strong data analytics, programming and software skills for innovation in accounting and finance roles.
• MSt in Entrepreneurship Masters of Studies in Entrepreneurship combining academic depth with practical application to equip graduates to lead innovation and drive organisational growth.
• MSt in Social Innovation Masters programme for social innovators developing skills to create innovative solutions to pressing social, cultural, economic and environmental challenges.
• MPhil in Management One-year rigorous programme for students pursuing a management career with strong potential to become leaders, covering Business Economics, Finance, Strategy and Marketing.
• MPhil in Technology Policy Intensive 9-month programme for students with science or engineering backgrounds interested in challenges of integrating technology, management, economics and policy.
• PhD and Research Masters Doctoral programmes including the Business Doctorate, Master of Research in Management, MPhil in Finance, and MPhil in Innovation, Strategy and Organisation.
• Management Studies Tripos (Undergraduate) One-year management course for outstanding University of Cambridge undergraduates from a broad range of disciplines.
• Executive Education Open Programmes Portfolio of over 40 world-leading Executive Education programmes covering leadership, managing people, organisations, strategy, technology and innovation, and marketing. Delivered face-to-face, live online or online.
• Executive Education Custom Programmes Tailored bespoke executive programmes designed to fulfil organisational requirements and support company strategic objectives.
• Accelerate Cambridge Incubator programme supporting entrepreneurship at Cambridge Judge, helping students and alumni launch and grow their ventures.
• Ignite Entrepreneurship programme supporting early-stage venture development for Cambridge Judge students and alumni.
• EnterpriseTECH Entrepreneurship programme focused on technology ventures for Cambridge Judge students and alumni.
• Social Venture Weekend Programme under Cambridge Social Ventures supporting social entrepreneurs.
• Chief Revenue Officer Programme 9- to 12-month executive education programme delivered in collaboration with Emeritus, designed to equip current and aspiring revenue leaders with cross-functional strategy, analytics, and AI capabilities to drive sustainable organisational growth. Features live online sessions and an in-person capstone module in Cambridge, UK.
• Cambridge Board Director Programme Four-month executive education course focused on board governance and leadership, delivered in collaboration with Emeritus. Designed for current and aspiring board directors with a blend of in-person and online modules with Cambridge faculty; participants receive select Cambridge Judge Business School alumni benefits upon completion.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% of MBA student leads generated through digital events
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Bain & CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 July 2026Ongoing strategic partnership co-authoring research reports on global financial instability, AI in financial services, and responsible business education. Joint whitepapers warn of sustained structural instability in global financial systems driven by geopolitical fragmentation, technological change, and shifting capital flows.
• Nationwide Building SocietysupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026Research partnership examining how responsible AI deployment could address gender imbalances in financial services. Research found women hold 42% of roles but only 8% of CEO positions in FTSE 350 companies, with female employment facing 9.6% automation risk.
• EmerituscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 4 February 2026Collaboration for Executive Education programme delivery including Chief Revenue Officer Programme (9-12 months, March 2026 start) and Cambridge Board Director Programme (4 months, December 2025 start). Emeritus provides platform infrastructure and marketing reach for online executive education offerings.
• INSEAD, University of York, Durham University Business School, IE Madrid, HEC ParissupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Participants in Cambridge Judge Global EDI Forum for Business Schools, a series of events promoting best practice in equity, diversity and inclusion. Series titled 'Elevating Inclusion: Shaping the Future of Business and Society'.
• Hunterlodge AdvertisingsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2025Award-winning MBA recruitment campaign partnership. Won Gold at 2025 Heist Awards for Best Postgraduate Student Recruitment Campaign, recognising innovative approach addressing leadership inequalities by tackling gender disparities in global MBA enrolment.
• ON24coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021Digital and hybrid event platform partnership since 2021 for MBA recruitment. Platform enables interactive features including breakout rooms and integrates with Microsoft Dynamics to track engagement throughout the 3-year candidate journey. Generated nearly 30% of all student leads.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HEC Paris: HEC Paris is a top European direct peer offering MBA, MFin, EMBA, and a large custom executive education practice, competing in the same EQUIS-accredited tier and corporate L&D market.
• Warwick Business School: Warwick Business School is a UK-based direct peer offering MBA, MFin, EMBA, and Executive Education, overlapping with Cambridge Judge in UK domestic applicants and corporate custom programmes.
• INSEAD: INSEAD is one of the top global business schools with a one-year MBA, MFin, EMBA and large Executive Education operation, competing directly for the same international cohort and corporate clients.
• London Business School: London Business School is the closest UK-based direct competitor to Cambridge Judge, offering MBA, MFin, EMBA and Executive Education with similar global rankings and corporate client base in London financial services.
• Oxford Saïd Business School: Oxford Saïd is a UK-based direct peer offering MBA, MFin, EMBA and Executive Education with comparable global rankings, Oxford-equivalent brand prestige, and similar appeal to international applicants.
• Harvard Business School: Harvard Business School is the global benchmark for two-year MBA, executive education, and MFin/MBA programmes, competing with Cambridge Judge for top-tier executive students and corporate custom programmes.
• MIT Sloan School of Management: MIT Sloan is a top global business school with MBA, MFin, EMBA, and executive education offerings that compete with Cambridge Judge for technology-focused executives and corporate custom programmes.
• Stanford Graduate School of Business: Stanford GSB is a top global business school whose MBA, MSx, and executive education programmes compete with Cambridge Judge for senior executive learners and corporate partnerships, particularly in tech and innovation.
• Imperial College Business School: Imperial College Business School is a UK-based direct peer offering MBA, MFin, EMBA and Executive Education, competing with Cambridge Judge for STEM-adjacent students and London-based corporate clients.
• The Wharton School: Wharton is a top global business school and the strongest US MFin competitor, with MBA, EMBA, and large executive education competing directly for Cambridge Judge's corporate clients and international students.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CambridgeJBS
• Facebookfacebook.com/CambridgeJudgeBusinessSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cambridge-judge-business-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/cambridgejudge
• Xx.com/CambridgeJBS

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments2 records

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