Bristol Business School

About us

Through Bristol Business School’s diverse range of practical courses and research, with national and international links, we deliver an educational experience that enables our students to meet their future career ambitions.

We are an accredited centre for the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), and a learning quality partner for the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and the Institute of Leadership and Management.

We have 200 academic staff from a diverse number of countries with extensive practical business experience to add that ‘real’ world experience to our teaching with a growing international student body.

We believe in the power of partnerships to create opportunities for our students, alumni, staff and partners.  Whatever your interest, you will receive a warm welcome at Bristol Business School.

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.
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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.

Bristol Business School building
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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

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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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Business consultancy

We undertake consultancy projects of all sizes from a few days to those spanning several months or years. We aim to find cost effective solutions to your consultancy requirements.
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Executive Education

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.

News and events

News

Find out all the latest from the Bristol Business School. You can also join our social channels:

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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.
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Alumni

When you graduate from Bristol Business School (BBS) and Bristol Law School (BLS), you become part of an ever-expanding global network of 45,000 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 or telephone +44 (0)117 32 84563. 

Alumni benefits
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