Newcastle Business School
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Faculty of Business and Law
Committed to quality, equity and engagement
The Faculty of Business and Law provides an innovative and dynamic learning community that offers leading-edge degrees.
With strong connections to industry, the Faculty of Business and Law delivers education and research grounded in contemporary issues affecting the world today.
As a student you’ll gain a professional edge through real-world, practical experience and teachings designed to make you work-ready. You’ll graduate with the skills, knowledge and professional networks needed to excel in your chosen field – law, marketing, finance, human resources, management, accounting, entrepreneurship, economics, tourism and sports management.
Our academics are leaders in their fields who continue to advance our disciplines through research with global impact. This ensures our degrees remain relevant in an ever-evolving professional landscape
96.1%
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of undergraduate Business and Management graduates found employment within four months
No. 1
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in Australia for overall satisfaction for undergraduate Law and Paralegal Studies students
$115000
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median starting salary for postgraduate Business and Management graduates – above the national average
Our Schools
Our students benefit from a curriculum which is international in focus and challenges them to understand and question the global economy and society of which they are part.
The Faculty is based in Newcastle’s CBD campus, NUspace, a state-of-the-art building designed to facilitate the blended learning which has become a defining feature of our approach to teaching.
Faculty research
With internationally renowned researchers and University Centres, the Faculty of Business and Law produces world-class research in all our areas of activity.
The Faculty strives to assist business and society to create sustainable enterprises and communities. We welcome the opportunity to pursue new and innovative research with commercial and public sector organisations.
Faculty highlights
Scholarships
The Faculty offers a broad range of scholarships, with both future and current students encouraged to apply for any and all for which they may be eligible.
Latest news
News • 7 Aug 2020
Materials scientist and founder shares his story of driving renewable energy uptake
Professor Erich Kisi shares his innovation journey as co-founder of renewable energy storage company MGA Thermal at I2N's Startup Stories
News • 31 Jul 2020
University of Newcastle part of funding boost announced to bolster local tourism, entertainment, and arts
Five local tourism, entertainment and arts organisations will benefit from more than $500,000 in funding from the City of Newcastle.
News • 28 Jul 2020
Professor Tania Sourdin says there is a need for cheaper and smarter dispute resolution options in family law
Professor Tania Sourdin in the Newcastle Herald discusses using apps for family dispute resolution
Upcoming events and conferences
Event • 10 Aug 2020 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Idea Spark Workshop: Design Thinking
This Design Thinking Workshop will provide you with a framework to develop ideas for solutions that you can submit into the new Idea Spark Competition stage of the Grand Challenge.
Event • 12 Aug 2020 from 10:30am - 13 Aug 2020 until 12:00pm
Grant Accelerator Program: Engagement and Impact
Explore a range of ways to promote your research impact.
Event • 31 Aug 2020 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Innovation with Industry: Intellectual Property 101
Join us for this three part series, providing information and practical advice for engaging with Industry and/or end-users.
Accreditation and affiliation
Faculty Contacts
Heads of School
- Professor Tania Sourdin
Dean and Head of School, Newcastle Law School - Professor Abul Shamsuddin
Dean and Head of School, Newcastle Business School