School of Business and Law

We have a long history of engagement with practice to deliver applied research that makes a positive societal impact.

As a full service school we offer undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees along with an integrated foundation year and a range of apprenticeship courses delivered in partnership with practice.

We teach, research and consult across the full range of business and management disciplines including: strategy, innovation, operations, HRM, leadership, accounting, finance, economics, marketing and law.

The University of Brighton is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) – an accreditation achieved by fewer than 6% of business schools globally.

The School of Business and Law has also recently been awarded the Small Business Charter in recognition of its exceptional work supporting local business growth and student enterprise.

You can view a full list of staff working in the School of Business and Law in our staff directory.

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Our subjects

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Brighton Business School

Professionally accredited courses in Accounting, Business Management, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing, and Supply Chain.

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Brighton Law School

Professional Law courses recognised by the Bar Standards Board and Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Our approach

Responsible enterprise, inclusivity, social justice and employability are embedded in all of our courses.

  • Professional bodies and industry involvement ensure that learning reflects current practice, preparing and developing students at all levels for the world of work.
  • Our inclusive practice enables individual students to feel they belong at the School of Business and Law as well as the wider university, allowing all students to develop and flourish academically, professionally and personally.
  • We are committed to the UN Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) this, and our own applied research, equips students with the understanding and ability to deliver change tomorrow.
  • Our dedicated placements and employability team provide a huge portfolio of employers offering global placement opportunities for postgraduate and undergraduate students.
  • Students and graduates can access careers information, advice and guidance, be part of our alumni network and receive invitations to regular professional networking events and mentoring opportunities.
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Our campus

Elm House

The School of Business and Law is based in Elm House, an amazing new building built specifically for the school at Moulsecoomb, our biggest campus and student village.

Designed to replicate industry and professional environments, Elm House is a contemporary learning space to facilitate a collaborative, practical, working environment giving you a chance to work in realistic situations.

The campus has also recently had a major transformation, making new spaces for our students to study, live and socialise, with:

  • over 800 new student bedrooms in five purpose-built halls
  • new Students’ Union facilities, including an event space and bar
  • new gym facilities with cardio and weights suites, and studios with a programme of classes
  • green and beautiful surroundings and a new bridge connecting both sides of our campus.

Our latest news

2025 in Review: Celebrating a year of ambition, breakthroughs and real-world impact

From world-leading research to community partnerships, student success and global impact, 2025 showcased the University of Brighton at its boldest and best.

University of Brighton and NatWest join forces to launch new business hub to drive innovation and SME growth in the region

The hub, based in Elm House, home to the University’s School of Business & Law, will provide free access to dedicated workspace, expert mentoring, masterclasses, networking opportunities, and tailored growth programmes designed to help SMEs scale, create jobs, and strengthen the regional economy.

University of Brighton named the UK’s most LGBTQ+ friendly university

Brighton has been crowned the UK’s most LGBTQ+ friendly university in a new survey, scoring 8.

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AACSB accreditedThe University of Brighton is an accredited member of AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB-accredited schools lead business and management education, industry engagement and impactful research.

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As a signatory to PRME, a United Nations initiative to raise the importance of sustainability amongst business students globally, our courses are designed to prepare students to deliver change tomorrow within the context of responsible business. Read our SIP report.

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As member of Enterprise Educators UK, we're well placed to develop and embed enterprise education right across our organisation. This allows us to increase the scale, scope and effectiveness of our practice and research in order to influence positive UK and international policy change.