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 evidenced by our standing in the national Research Excellence Framework (REF) exercise 2014 which placed the impact of our research in Business and Management 5th in the UK. 

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 and Marketing (including Events and Tourism) and Law.

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

International business seminar

Brighton Business School

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

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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.

Female student on placement at IBM

Our campus

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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.
 

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Brighton Business School is proud to be a member of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Membership to the Business Education Alliance connects us with other business schools to share best practice and research - influencing the way in which we prepare students to become impactful leaders.