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.
In collaboration with our external partners and stakeholders, we strive to make a difference by creating new knowledge, preparing our students for global citizenship, and contributing to the progress of Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.
Our degree programs are structured to develop work-ready graduates, who are highly skilled and capable professionals who will excel in their chosen field.
And with internationally renowned researchers and University Centres, the Faculty of Business and Law produces world-class research in all our areas of activity.
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, NeW Space, 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 • 15 Nov 2019
Free legal clinic to support community’s vulnerable older people
Some of the most vulnerable people in our society – older people – are benefiting from a new free community legal service established by Newcastle Law School in Newcastle and Gosford.
News • 1 Nov 2019
Proud to be a Women in STEM Decadal Plan Champion
The University of Newcastle is proud to be named as a Women in STEM Decadal Plan Champion by the Australian Academy of Science.
News • 30 Oct 2019
Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) Launched
The Newcastle Business School launched its new Executive Master of Business Administration
Upcoming events and conferences
Event • 19 Nov 2019 at 9:00am
the Educator Network Showcase
Theme: Student Retention and Success19 November 2019(9am - 1:30pm)NeWSpaceThis event will be co-hosted by the Student Success Strategy Implementation Team. We are very pleased to announce that the keynote speaker…
Event • 19 Nov 2019 at 5:00pm
Business, Commerce & Innovation Insight Evening
Are you considering a career in Business, Commerce or Innovation?The Faculty of Business and Law at the University of Newcastle invites senior secondary students, teachers and parents to attend an…
Event • 20 Nov 2019 at 5:00pm
Business & Commerce Insight Evening
Are you considering a career in Business or Commerce?The Faculty of Business and Law at the University of Newcastle invites senior secondary students, teachers and parents to attend an information…
Accreditation and affiliation
Faculty Contacts
Heads of School
- Professor Tania Sourdin
Dean and Head of school, Newcastle Law School - Professor Abul Shamsuddin
Acting Dean, Newcastle Business School