We champion social justice, sustainability and good governance
The School of Business and Management (SBM) was established in 2005 and has built a strong reputation for its socially responsible approach to education and research. This is reflected in our commitment to promoting social justice, sustainability, and good governance in the management of private, public, and voluntary organisations through both our research and educational programmes. This commitment aligns closely with the founding principles of the University, which was established in the 1880s to provide opportunities for those traditionally excluded from higher education, particularly women and individuals from low-income backgrounds. We continue this tradition of widening participation today and are one of the most inclusive business schools in the Russell Group, particularly in terms of our undergraduate intake.
While the School was founded in 2005, business education has been offered at QMUL since the 1990s. Initially, a Business Studies Unit delivered modules for undergraduates majoring in science and technology, modern languages, human geography, and international relations. Academics from neighbouring higher education institutions taught these modules, while a small team of professional services staff managed student registration tasks. In 2002, a full Bachelor of Science programme in Business and Management was launched, and the Unit expanded into the Centre for Business Management with its own academic staff.
The Centre quickly grew, developing research strengths and launching new specialist Master's programmes. In 2005, the University formally established the School of Business and Management, granting staff their own Head of School, a dedicated budget, and greater autonomy in shaping the future direction of education, research, and impact.
From the outset, school leaders have prioritised support for research and scholarship, steadily enhancing the quantity and quality of staff contributions to the academic world and the business and management community. The school’s strategy has also driven investment in student support, providing assistance with specialist study skills and various initiatives to improve students' employability, including an Entrepreneurship Hub for those aspiring to start their own businesses.
We are accredited by the AACSB, joining an exclusive group of fewer than 6% of global business schools to have earned this accreditation. The AACSB recognises institutions that have demonstrated a focus on excellence in all areas, including teaching, research, curriculum development, and student learning. Read more about the AACSB here.
We are proud to hold the Athena Swan Bronze Award which was renewed in 2023, underscoring our commitment to gender equality.
The Athena Swan Charter, founded in 2005, is a worldwide framework that promotes gender equality in higher education and research. Initially aimed at advancing women's careers in the STEMM fields, the Charter has since expanded to address gender equality more broadly.
Our School's commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and equality, as demonstrated by the Athena Swan Bronze Award, showcases the concerted efforts of our community. We are deeply committed to maintaining these values in the future, striving to make the Queen Mary University School of Business and Management a leading institution in terms of inclusivity, diversity, and academic excellence.
Read more about Athena Swan here.
We take great pride in our unique approach to teaching and learning. Our teaching is underpinned by the UN Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME).
Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) is one of 24 leading universities represented by the Russell Group, that are committed to maintaining the very best research, an outstanding teaching and learning experience, excellent graduate employability and unrivalled links with business and the public sector.
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