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Why UQBS?

With a strong international profile and a reputation built on quality programs and staff, UQ Business School is differentiated by inspired thinking, a boldly pioneering approach, professional practice, and distinguished scholarship.

The School is part of The University of Queensland (UQ) one of Australia's premier learning and research institutions. Founded in 1909, UQ is the largest and oldest university in Queensland and has produced generations of graduates who have gone on to become leaders in all areas of society and industry. In 2009, UQ was ranked 41st in the World University Rankings, compiled by The Times Higher Education Supplement. UQ has won more national teaching awards than any other Australian university and is ranked among the nation’s top three research universities in nationally-funded competitive schemes.

UQ Business School has been recognised by the nation's most influential rankings as a leading provider of quality business education. UQ Business School's MBA has earned the top rating - five stars - from the Graduate Management Association of Australia (GMAA), every year for the last five years.


High Quality Teaching

At UQ Business School we aim to provide students with excellent learning experiences and career outcomes.

Our teaching is industry-relevant, globally-focussed and informed by the latest research. Our teaching staff are amongst Australia's best. We're the only Australian school to have two winners of the Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence. Many of our teaching staff have also consulted to top tier national and international firms including companies like BHP, Coca-Cola and the Asia Development Bank.

Our research expertise and consulting experience combined with innovative teaching practices continues to enhance students' learning experiences and contributes to superior career outcomes.

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Applied Research

UQ Business School is distinguished by its cutting-edge research, the quality of its academic staff, the depth of its educational programs and its close links with industry. At UQ Business School:


  • Our research is consistently cited in the world's top-tier journals

  • We have a strong record in winning nationally competitive Australian Research Council grants

  • Our research centres bring together a wealth of academic and industry expertise to create industry-relevant business solutions.


Consultancy

Our academic staff have consulted on projects with the Asia Development Bank, BHP Billiton, Proctor and Gamble, Coca Cola, Hong Kong Shanghai Banking Corporation, Telecom NZ and the Asian Productivity Organisation among others. Our staff and postgraduate students provide consultancy services to industry in their area of expertise through UQBS Commercial.


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