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School for Business and Society

Leading the way for sustainable, social and economic progress.

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Preparing you to make a difference from day one in your future career.

We offer courses across a broad range of subjects, including Management, Finance, Accounting, Human Resource Management, Marketing, International Business, Social and Public Policy, Criminal Justice, Public Management and Social Work.

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Research and innovation

 

Delivering impactful interventions across business and society to build a more sustainable and inclusive society.

Our new interdisciplinary School brings together a groundbreaking combination of disciplines. We'll deliver real societal impact through research which looks at key debates in public policy, business and society.

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External engagement

Helping a wide range of organisations to succeed.

We're collaborating with partners across business, public and third sectors to ensure they are successful and sustainable. In parallel, we're working with managers and policymakers to help organisations build more sustainable communities, fairer societies and positive environmental outcomes.

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Where business meets social progress

Our new School is uniquely placed to lead business and public policy action to tackle complex social and environmental issues and deliver sustainable inclusive growth.

We're combining and amplifying strengths in responsible business management, social and public policy, social work and public management, to create an environment that will help develop the ethical leaders of tomorrow.

Church Lane offers a modern setting with bespoke areas for study, student exhibitions, collaboration, interaction and social engagement as well as a large café.
We offer dedicated in-house student support for our students and we're proud of our Bronze Athena Swan Award, recognising our work to promote gender equality.
We’re ranked in the top quartile in the UK for the quality of our research in Social Work and Social Policy, and Business and Management, according to the Times Higher Education’s ranking of the latest REF results (2021).

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News

21 January 2026

We have been ranked Top 125 in the world, and 15th in the UK, for Business and Economics in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by subject. The ranking recognises the quality of our courses, and the experiences and opportunities they provide to our students.

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10 December 2025

For over a year, three researcher-volunteers have been embedded in nine community food organisations in Bradford and Tower Hamlets, working alongside local teams and families. Forty families have shared their stories through interviews, photography and video, offering unique insights into how they navigate food insecurity and community support.

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23 October 2025

The School for Business and Society has placed 10th in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 for the subject of Social Policy. The ranking recognises the quality of our courses, and the experiences and opportunities they provide to our students.

Events

Event

Wednesday 4 February 2026 1pm

This EDI Forum marks LGBT+ History Month 2026, offering a space to reflect on identity, inclusion, and lived experience in professional settings.

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Tuesday 17 February 2026 9am

This in-person conference provides a unique opportunity for students to learn, network, and gain insights into the world of investment management.

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Monday 8 June 2026 9am

This two-day workshop will bring together leading industry experts, legal professionals, and academics from both sides of the Atlantic to explore critical issues in the field of personal injury and wrongful death compensation.

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