Our research
Innovative research for a changing world.
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Businesses play an integral role in our changing and uncertain world. They not only develop as a result of the context they work in but also shape their environment through the way they conduct themselves. Their success often comes down to finding or creating ‘unicorn’ employees and teams who add value through unique sets of qualities that make them extremely rare and valuable, but hard to find. Once found ‘unicorns’ help organisations develop new strategic visions, find new ways of working and drive innovation through their passion.
Our research areas
We're an internationally accredited business school with a strong research focus in the areas of governance, strategic decision-making, policy implementation and management, logistics, diversity, and business systems modelling. Our interdisciplinary research approach is essential for the study of business issues in a changing and uncertain world. It draws together the diverse backgrounds of our academics, many of whom have achieved international recognition for their research in economics, logistics, leadership, public policy, public service management, biodiversity, accounting, finance, data analysis, human resources, work health and safety, and project management.ÌýÌý
Their expertise informs our affiliated Research Groups: the Public Service Research Group (PSRG), with the sub-group the Industrial Relations Research Group (IRRG), the Supply Chain Sustainment Research Group (SCSRG), the Academy of Adaptive Leadership (AAL) and the Korea Research Initiatives (KRI).
Our research aims to address the novel facets ofÌýdiversity, including intersectionality, and how it can be embraced by organisations and businesses to enhance their effectiveness.
Study with us
UNSW Canberra School of Business students benefit from the world-class academic expertise of our researchers. You’ll develop a sophisticated knowledge of strategy, leadership and other managerial concepts.ÌýÌý
We develop exceptional managers across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Our graduates excel in business areas such as acquisition and procurement, project management, logistics andÌýpeopleÌýmanagement.ÌýÌý
The UNSW Canberra School of Business, together with the UNSW Business School at UNSW Sydney, is an accredited member of Ìý.
Explore our undergraduate, postgraduate and professional education programsÌýandÌýdiscover how you can take the next step in your business career.
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Undergraduate
TheÌýBachelor of BusinessÌýdegree is the mainstay of our undergraduate program. It also contributes major sequences of study in economics and management to the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science programs.
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Postgraduate coursework
Build on your existing knowledge with one of ourÌýmastersÌýdegrees. WeÌýoffer a flexible approach to postgraduate coursework studyÌýand our programs areÌýavailableÌýonline.Ìý
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Postgraduate research
Our research degrees allow you to apply your knowledge to an original project.ÌýYou’ll work alongside world-class academics and make a significant contribution to your chosen field.Ìý Ìý
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Professional education
We conduct research and education to help organisations such as the Australian Defence Force, the Commonwealth, state and territory governments, and the private sector.
From short courses to fully customised learning programs, we combine our research findings with academic teaching skills to deliver exceptional executive and professional education. These courses are suitable for public, private, and not-for-profit organisations.