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.
Our subject areas
Accounting and Finance
Our courses include: Accounting and Finance, Fintech and Risk Management and Insurance.
Business Management
Our courses include: Business Management, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Human Resource Management, Events Management and International Business.
Economics
Our courses include: Economics, Banking and Finance, and Business Management and Economics. Find out why you should study Economics at UWE Bristol.
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.
Bristol Business School building
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.
Partnerships
National and international partnerships within our Bristol Business School ensure you gain valuable business experience whilst completing your studies.
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.
Research
Our applied research is designed to shape the future of organisations.
Business services
View all business servicesWe offer a range of services to meet the needs of organisations and individuals.
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.
Continuing professional development
Our open professional development programmes blend academic expertise with industry knowledge to offer flexible learning solutions for individuals.
Degree apprenticeships
Our degree apprenticeships combine on-the-job training with academic study.
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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For the last month, my team at UWE Bristol, the Stakeholder Engagement team, have had a guest with us on placement. This is part of an initiative set up by an amazing Community Interest Company called Women’s Work Lab. Becky Ware has joined us and very quickly become a part of the team. I have … Continue reading "The Women’s Work Lab and UWE Part 2"
The Women’s Work Lab and UWE Part 2
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Camilla Rigby is the Co-Founder and Joint CEO of Women’s Work Lab (WWL), a Community Interest Company with the stated aim to support under-represented women aged 25+ to fulfil their career potential and become work ready. The WWL aims to unlock potential and lay the foundations for a brighter future for the mums they work … Continue reading "The Women’s Work Lab and UWE Part 1"
The Women’s Work Lab and UWE Part 1
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We recently ran a series of guest lectures from experts in the FinTech and Financial Services industry for our MSc FinTech students. MSc FinTech is a course that equips students to address the pervasive impact of disruptive financial technologies. This programme is jointly run by Bristol Business School and The Department for Computer Science and … Continue reading "FinTech guest lecture series"
FinTech guest lecture series
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Blog from Berrbizne Urzelai, Team coach- Senior Lecturer, UWE Bristol and Scarlett Hagger, Project Support Officer, West of England Combined Authority. On 16 March UWE Bristol hosted a Social Impact Hackathon – a start-up brainstorming event where UWE students from Team Entrepreneurship, Law, and Business and Management (some of them Enactus members too) worked with … Continue reading "Empowering refugee entrepreneurs"
Empowering refugee entrepreneurs
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UWE Bristol has announced the dropping of the BAME acronym. Work like this looks at supporting not only the learning and assessment of students but the re-enforcement of UWE’s commitment to a fairer and more just learning environment, where everybody is recognised as an individual with different support needs. Alongside this agenda, several Level 2 … Continue reading "Using creativity to educate"
Using creativity to educate
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Marketing expert Denise O’Leary, founder of Purpol Marketing, has been awarded an MBE for services to the construction sector in the New Year’s Honours List. Denise studied BA Business Administration at UWE Bristol followed by MA Marketing, graduating in 2004. She is also currently involved with UWE as a Help To Grow: Management mentor helping … Continue reading "UWE Bristol alum awarded MBE"
UWE Bristol alum awarded MBE
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Welcome to the 2021 Bristol Business School | Bristol Law School online Christmas fair. After the success of our virtual fair last year, we have decided to keep up the tradition and encourage everyone to shop small and local. Luckily, this year we are able to also hold our in-person Christmas fair in the Bristol … Continue reading "BBS | BLS Online Christmas Fair 2021"
BBS | BLS Online Christmas Fair 2021
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A vertical farming system, set up on Frenchay campus using aeroponic technology to grow and supply micro herbs and baby leaf plants, is the first of its kind to be located at a UK university. The system is being used by student venture Greener Greens Co, which Jamie Taylor founded as part of his Team … Continue reading "UWE Bristol houses UK’s first on-campus aeroponic grow system for student business"
UWE Bristol houses UK’s first on-campus aeroponic grow system for student business
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 or telephone +44 (0)117 32 84563.
Alumni benefits
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