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.
Student on placement at IBM

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

Winning words: Brighton students take first place in legal skills contest

Two Brighton law students have clinched first place in a prestigious regional legal competition – beating out teams from ten other universities.

The Power of Showing Up as a Citizen First

A Ferry Journey with Purpose On a recent ferry journey from Newhaven in the UK to Dieppe, I facilitated an open space conference with my friend John Smith.

University of Brighton research project reimagines blue spaces for visually impaired swimmers

Led by researcher Sadie Rockliffe from the School of Business and Law, the project is attracting national interest and focuses on making blue spaces – such as seas, lakes, and pools – more welcoming and accessible to people with sight loss.

University of Brighton ranked among top 4% of universities worldwide

The University of Brighton has earned a place among the world’s leading universities.

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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.