The Business School has a clear mission, focus and vision for the future including advancing our standing among business schools and being recognised as a progressive and connected community for thought leadership on the national and global stage. In essence this translates to "inspiring people to do business better".

Mission

Developing effective and responsible leaders by creating insightful knowledge and inspiring minds in dialogue with the world around us.

Vision

To be recognised as a progressive and connected community for thought leadership on the international business stage.

Values

The Business School has identified 5 key values that will help us to achieve our vision and thus staff are being encouraged to adopt these wherever possible.

  • Visionary
  • Inspirational
  • Collaborative
  • Impactful
  • Sustainable
Quality assurance and enhancement

We strive to ensure the quality of our teaching and research. We comply with the Quality Guidelines disseminated by the broader University and publish extensive guidance for staff on the topic.

Quality assurance
Equality and diversity

We are committed to equal and fair treatment of all employees and students. Policies concerning diversity, support for mental health, support for women, and support for work-life balance are in place, and align with wider University policies.

Equality & diversity
Ethics, responsibility and sustainability

We strive to embed sustainability in all our day-to-day activities. Our strategy is informed by the University's Social Responsibility and Sustainability Department (SRS).

Ethics, responsibility and sustainability