Bristol Business School
About us
Welcome to Bristol Business School, an innovative community of diverse experts across business management, marketing, economics and accounting and finance. We offer a range of courses accredited by leading professional bodies, from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
Be inspired by state-of-the-art facilities in our £55 million Business School building, located in the heart of Frenchay Campus. This ground-breaking building is home to purpose-built, collaborative spaces, such as our Bloomberg city trading room and Team Entrepreneurship Hub.
From Deloitte Digital to the NHS, we’ve built strong global, national and regional industry links with private and public sector organisations. Our partnerships offer hands-on placement opportunities to ensure our graduates are career ready.
As a prominent university research centre for business, management and employment, we’re producing applied research with real-world impact. We’re shaping the future of organisations through our active research networks, including our renowned Bristol Leadership and Change Centre.
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Our subject areas
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Accounting and Finance
Our courses include: Accounting and Finance, Fintech and Risk Management and Insurance.
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Business Management
Our courses include: Business Management, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Human Resource Management, Events Management and International Business.
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Economics
Our courses include: Economics, Banking and Finance, and Business Management and Economics. Find out why you should study Economics at UWE Bristol.
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Marketing
Our courses include: Marketing, Digital Marketing, Events Management and Marketing Communications.
Built for business
The result of a £55 million vision, the Bristol Business School building is the largest on Frenchay Campus. Take a tour of the building and find out more.
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Bristol Business School facilities
Inside the Business School building you'll find shared social and learning spaces - designed for collaboration between business, staff and students. It’s also home to the Bloomberg city trading room and Business Advice Clinic.
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Partnerships
National and international partnerships within our Bristol Business School ensure you gain valuable business experience whilst completing your studies.
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Placement opportunities
Our placement years give our students the opportunity to gain experience working in a professional environment. Putting their learning into practice by developing both their practical and professional skills.
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Research
Our applied research is designed to shape the future of organisations.
Business services
We offer a range of services to meet the needs of organisations and individuals.
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Business and Law Clinic
Our business and law students have the opportunity to develop legal and professional skills and awareness by taking part in pro bono projects as part of the Business and Law Clinic.
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Continuing professional development
Our open professional development programmes blend academic expertise with industry knowledge to offer flexible learning solutions for individuals.
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Degree apprenticeships
Our degree apprenticeships combine on-the-job training with academic study.
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Student consultancy
Our talented students will enable you to receive fresh insight and recommendations on strategic business issues, helping you to achieve your objectives.
Bristol Business School blog
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Alumni Connect is a platform for UWE graduates to access an alumni directory and take part in mentoring. We’re sharing advice on mentoring; this article will cover how to start the conversation with a potential mentor It can seem daunting to be the person that makes the first move – even when we’re talking about … Continue reading "Starting the conversation: what to say to your potential online mentor"
Starting the conversation: what to say to your potential online mentor
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It’s competition time! Are you ready to showcase your talent and creativity to the world? Then get ready to snap, click, and share your best shots because we’re launching an all new CBL photo competition. Whether you’re an amateur with a passion for capturing moments or a seasoned pro with a keen eye for detail, … Continue reading "College of Business and Law Photo Competition"
College of Business and Law Photo Competition
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Ines Carter, LLM Alumni, Member of ELSRG This research places itself in the urgency of the climate crisis and what it means for food security. This question hangs like a Damocles sword on governments. Indeed, the climate crisis destabilizes agricultural activities,[1] therefore, calling for urgent measures on all levels. Such calls include taking mitigation measures … Continue reading "Climate Change Mitigation and European Food Standards: Understanding the Impacts in South Africa "
Climate Change Mitigation and European Food Standards: Understanding the Impacts in South Africa
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Berrbizne Urzelai On 22nd of November 2023 UWE Bristol organized a Social Impact Hackathon, a business booster event where UWE students from various degrees and disciplines worked with refugee and migrant entrepreneurs associated with the Migrant Business Support (MBS) programme from the West of England Growth Hub and Ashley Community & Housing (ACH) to create … Continue reading "UWE, ACH and WECA run the second edition of the Social Impact Hackathon"
UWE, ACH and WECA run the second edition of the Social Impact Hackathon
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Global Business Challenge 2023 The end of another incredible Global Business Challenge! GBC2023 has been the biggest so far, with 250 participants, 34 multi-national, multi-cultural teams, 17 international businesses, 32 team coaches from 12 HEIs from around the world. Different undergraduate and postgraduate students from different degrees in countries such as UK, USA, Ecuador, Finland, … Continue reading "Global Business Challenge 2023"
Global Business Challenge 2023
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As we approach the end of another year, we wanted to highlight five ways that the Bristol Business School and Bristol Law School have worked throughout the year with a range of partners to make a difference together. In December, Business School staff and members of the Student Ventures Team hosted the inaugural Entrepreneurial Futures … Continue reading "Together we Make a Difference – a Message for our Community and Staff"
Together we Make a Difference – a Message for our Community and Staff
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As we approach the end of another year, we wanted to celebrate the ways that we’ve made a difference together by highlighting five focussed stories as part of our festive celebrations. Together, UWE Bristol Business School students Adam Edwards and Henry O’Higgins used the power of people and purpose to campaign for a new course … Continue reading "Together We Make a Difference – a Message for our Students"
Together We Make a Difference – a Message for our Students
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Gael Milligan, Deputy Partnership Manager For many of our incoming students, moving abroad to live and study in a new country can be daunting. Moreover, many international students experience both cultural and digital shock when they arrive at UWE. DAPUWE, a collaboration between UWE’s Asia Pacific Partnership Team and the School of Business, was introduced … Continue reading "International success – Making a difference with DAPUWE "
International success – Making a difference with DAPUWE
News and events
News
Find out all the latest from the Bristol Business School. You can also join our social channels:
Events
Find out what business events are taking place across the University and how you can take part.
- The Bristol Distinguished Address Series (BDAS) provides a unique opportunity to hear about challenges and decisions being made at the highest level of strategic leadership by high-profile business executives from across the country.
- Listen to the Future Impact Podcast Series featuring our academics and real world practitioners sharing industry knowledge and insights.
Alumni
When you graduate from Bristol Business School (BBS) and Bristol Law School (BLS), you become part of an ever-expanding global network of 66,000 alumni. Find out more about discounts, benefits and support available to you including:
- Postgraduate discounts and scholarships
- Access to our Trailblazer Programme
- Alumni Connect networking and mentoring.
You can contact our alumni office by emailing businesslaw.alumni@uwe.ac.uk.
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