ONE of the world’s leading business schools is offering a businessperson the opportunity to take part in its prestigious Executive MBA for free.

Durham Business School’s course is part-time and takes two years to complete. The school is offering the place on the programme starting in January, which is worth £18,000.

To enter, candidates must submit a 500-word essay.

The successful person will be taught in structured four-day blocks every six weeks and will also have the opportunity to take part in an international study week, visiting firms and attending lectures and events overseas.

For more information, go to www.dur.ac.uk/business/degrees/scholarships/partmba, email pg.bus@durham.ac.uk or call 0191 334 5533.