Henley Management College

Top flight business school — one of the largest and oldest in Europe, and the oldest in the UK. The largest supplier of triple-​accredited MBA (AMBA, EQUIS, and AASCB) education in the world., it is ranked by the FT as number one in the UK for career progression. Henley offer a wide range of MBAs (Exec, distance learning, and full time), as well as DBA and other specialised executive courses. On the UK Government’s preferred list of Exec MBAs, unlike Cass, LBS, and LSE; see

The student population come from all over the world, and from across all manner of sectors. Many of the courses have a distinct international flavour; Exec MBA courses have historically included at least two overseas study visits (China, Turkey, Hungary, and South Africa have been recent destinations). I’m told the average age of MBA students is around 37 (compared to 26 at Harvard), hence students tend to have a good deal of professional experience. Recently (2008) was taken over by Reading University.
Beautiful campus location next to the Thames; the main building was acquired from Viscount Hambledon in 1952. Non-​academic facilities include a bar and gym. Accomodation, all en-​suite and many rooms recently refurbished, now available to the general public via Late Rooms etc; works out about £95/​head B & B.