Faculty of Business, Economics & Law

At The University of Queensland we aim to create change in our students and staff so they can create change in the world.

Uniformly ranked among the top 100 universities worldwide, our teaching attracts more awards than any other university in Australia.

Our success is embodied in more than 210,000 graduates spread throughout 150 countries and the countless people who have benefited from our research and innovations.

We have a strong alliance with industry and attract more Australian Research Council funding than any other Australian university or research body.

UQ has a $1.6 billion annual operating budget and more than 7000 academic and professional staf f.

UQ is the highest-ranked Australian university in social sciences in both the US News (#29) and the National Taiwan rankings (#25).

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Our vision: To provide a world-class business, economics and law education that opens minds and facilitates possibilities for our staff, students and alumni.

At the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law (BEL) we provide a transformative learning experience that inspires students to create change locally and globally. Our high-achieving students are taught by leaders in their fields, who are consultants and advisors to leading companies worldwide, many also at the helm of world-leading research.

We are UQ’s largest faculty with 9500 students, including 3000 international students, encompassing UQ’s School of Business, UQ’s School of Economics and the TC Beirne School of Law; all recognised as global leaders receiving 16 national teaching awards in the past ten years.

We engage and build sustainable and mutually beneficial relationships with students, alumni, industry and government.

Our faculty has business units dedicated to:

• managing students’ academic progress

• helping students and alumni find opportunities and manage their careers, and providing employers with access to some of the brightest talent in Australia.

• attracting and assisting international students

• managing faculty research

• managing alumni relations.

In addition, we connect our world-renowned academic expertise with the private and public sector through:

• Australian Institute for Business and Economics

• Centre for the Business and Economics of Health.

9500students

including 3000 international students from

140 countries

16 in the last 10 years

national teaching awards

UQ Business School

The UQ Business School is independently ranked as one of the top business schools in Australia and the world.

What sets us apart is we stand for the kind of business that matters: business that creates sustained and positive change.

Most of our academic teaching staff hold PhDs and produce research consistently cited in the world’s top-tier journals.

First in Australia to earn accreditation from both the European Quality Improvement System and Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

19 subjects among Top 50 in QS World University Rankings by subject.

MBA Program ranked #16 in the world and #1 in the Asia-Pacific region by The Economist and #1 in Australia by the Australian Financial Review.

The only school in Australia offering tourism programs with World Tour ism Organization accreditation.

Only business school in Australasia to partner with the Wharton Global Consulting Practicum.

School of Economics

UQ’s School of Economics is ranked among the top economic institutions in the world offering a diverse range of courses to equip students with the ability to apply their knowledge to real-world problems. Our research-intensive focus ensures our programs are always engaging and relevant.

We are Queensland’s largest, most experienced and influential economics school and our accomplished academic staff claim a large share of Australia’s economics honours.

Consistently ranked in the top 2% of research-intensive economic departments in the world by RePEc.

Ranked #1 economics research institution in Australia by RePEc.

Hosts Australia’s only ARC Laureate Fellow in Economics, Professor John Quiggin.

Our economics graduates are among the most highly-sought and highest-paid in Australia according to the 2015 Graduate Destination Survey.

TC Beirne School of Law

The TC Beirne School of Law cultivates exceptional legal thinkers and leaders who use their discipline, ingenuity and initiative to change and enrich the world.

Our staff are talented and committed researchers and educators who have received many national and international teaching excellence awards.

We attract the best and brightest students from Australia and overseas for entry into our programs with ratings in the top one percentile of high school graduates.

Leader in minerals and energy research through the Centre for International Minerals and Energy Law.

Highly competitive undergraduate intake of only 250 and entry rank increased to OP1 (or equivalent ).

Small, focused group settings, high teacher-to-student ratios and more hands-on classroom experiences.

Mooting teams have won numerous international competitions including the prestigious Philip C International Jessup Law Moot Court Competition.

Ranked #49 in the world in the QS World University Rankings.

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Ranked well above world standard (rank of 5) in economic theory and above world standard (rank of 4) in economics by ERA in 2012.

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Engage with us

We value our strong connection with industry and collaborate with organisations on research and to enhance our teaching and provide practical experience for our students. We provide useful information on the latest research being undertaken and lead public debate on issues that affect industry. We also work with industry in developing the next generation of leaders.

Engage with the leaders of tomorrow

BEL’s Student Employability Team (SET) can connect you with some of the most ambitious talent in Australia: our students and graduates.

Our employability specialists can assist with your recruitment process as well as arrange work experience and internships. Whether you are looking to recruit one graduate or many, whether you are keeping an eye open for the

Select research strengths: • applied and theoretical economics

• business, management and f inance

• law

• information systems and computational science

• tourism

Research and discovery

We can help you build your brand and provide fresh thinking and new solutions through educational and research-focused partnerships.

The Federal Government’s Excellence in Research in Australia 2012 National Report confirmed research at UQ is above world standard in more specialised fields of research than any other Australian university.

Our faculty has an extensive research agenda that encourages collaborative research to develop innovative and practical solutions. Our researchers are internationally-recognised for the academic quality of their work as well as their engagement with public and private sector organisations.

For more information, please visit bel.uq.edu.au/research

150 scholarships and prizes awarded annually

50,000 strong global alumni network

238 teaching and research academic staff

221 research and higher degree candidates

$5MForecast for research income from 2015:

future or are ready to recruit immediately, we can connect you with students and recent alumni and also work with you to develop a customised recruitment program.

Our Community Engagement Program (CEP) links not-for-profit organisations with select groups of highly-motivated final year students who can bring new ideas and perspectives to business projects. CEP provides you with an opportunity to harness our students’ enthusiasm, knowledge and unique insights through a supervised, structured program at no cost to your organisation.

Consider participating in our mentor and professional development programs and discover the fresh perspectives and personal reward that can come from helping to professionally shape enthusiastic, innovative and capable students.

Invest in our students and inspire their journey

We provide a range of events and opportunities for alumni to connect with UQ and each other. Our goal is to continue to build an active community that inspires students, fosters business connections and encourages lifelong learning.

Our alumni across the globe play an important role in supporting students through bursaries, awards and gifts that allow us to extend our programs, attract quality staff and encourage our students to engage more with the community.

Our alumni also contribute as:

• guest speakers and lecturers

• mentors

• host employers for student interns

• participants on academic boards

• volunteers or ambassadors; with formal alumni ambassador councils in eight cities around the world.

For further information about BEL’s Alumni Ambassador Councils or getting connected, please visit uqconnections.com.au/alumni

For further information about engaging with BEL students, please email careers@bel.uq.edu.au or visit careerservices.business.uq.edu.au

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Executive Education

Our programs will allow you to enhance your career prospects and exploit the full potential of your business by helping you achieve thought leadership and best practice in management.

UQ Business School’s interactive learning model uses a combination of cutting-edge research, case studies, presentations, team work, simulations, guest speakers and experiential learning to give you a fresh perspective on contemporary management and leadership issues.

For further information, please visit execed.business.uq.edu.au

A selection of our partners:Centre for the Business and Economics of Health

From 2016 our faculty will house a new research centre focused on one of Australia’s most pressing problems – providing quality, affordable and sustainable healthcare.

UQ’s Centre for the Business and Economics of Health, the first joint initiative between the faculties of HABS, BEL and the Mater hospital, will bring together UQ researchers from business, economics and health to conduct vital research into cost-effective healthcare solutions.

The centre will also provide innovative leadership and management courses specific to the health sector building on the pioneering medical leadership program already offered within BEL.

For further information, please email execdean@bel.uq.edu.au

Australian Institute for Business and Economics

AIBE can link you with UQ’s researchers to deliver consultancies and collaborative projects.

AIBE delivers high-quality research to governments and the private sector in areas including:

• applied economics, behavioural economics, and economic modelling

• finance and regulation

• strategic management

• human resources and industrial relations

• commercial law

• inter-disciplinary studies in business, economics and law

• business of health.

Projects with high policy relevance focusing on the Austral/Asia region may be eligible for AIBE co-funding.

For further information, please email enquiries@aibe.uq.edu.au, visit aibe.uq.edu.au

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