Adelaide Graduate School of Business

Adelaide Business School is part of the University of Adelaide which is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide and is a member of the prestigious Group of Eight. With a 5-star QS Rating, we are one of Australia's leading business schools, offering a contemporary portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, as well as Executive Education courses.

We are one of the few Australian business schools to be accredited by AACSB and our MBA has a 5-star rating from the Graduate Management Association of Australia. The University has been offering courses in business education since 1902 (the first in Australia) and the Adelaide Business School continues to deliver world-class programs in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Management, International Business, Entrepreneurship, and Project Management.

Our faculty regularly publish their research in top-rated international journals and our research is classified as at or above world standard by the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) rankings. To ensure our graduates are career-ready, we offer a number of internships, study-abroad opportunities, and industry workshops. We deliver top-quality education that transforms individuals, organisations and society.

Aligned with the strategic priorities of the university, Adelaide Business School’s mission is to deliver high quality business education, produce research excellence, enhance the student experience, and engage and positively impact the broader community.

Adelaide Business School is committed to delivering high quality business education. The University has been offering courses in business education since 1902 (the first in Australia) and the Business School continues to deliver world-class programs in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Management, International Business, Entrepreneurship, and Project Management.

We equip our students with the knowledge, skills and values to contribute to a successful career in business and we ensure we deliver high quality education by achieving national and international recognition. Our programs are accredited by AACSB International, CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and they comply with the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Adelaide Business School also delivers high quality business education through our international connections. For example, for those interested in studying a Master’s with us, we offer international double-degree programs through the SCRIBE 21 program. This program gives students the opportunity to study for a year in Europe at one of our highly respected partner institutions.

The University of Adelaide and Adelaide Business School is also committed to ensuring people from all backgrounds can access education and expand their knowledge. We therefore offer free global access to some of our courses through AdelaideX – the University’s Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) brand.

The University of Adelaide is one of Australia's most research-intensive institutions and is a member of the prestigious Group of Eight Universities. We pride ourselves on the quality of our research output. Our research has been classified as at or above world standard by the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) rankings and it underpins and enhances our teaching. We are committed to improving our research through the implementation of our research strategy. Our academic staff regularly publish in top-quality journals and we are associated with a number of research centres. We support and work with the Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation and Innovation Centre, the International Centre for Financial Services, and the Institute for International Trade.

The student experience is central to the overall educational experience we provide. Ensuring our students have unique and outstanding encounters whilst studying with us is a key aim. Our approach focusses on providing extensive curricular and co-curricular opportunities to study abroad, do internships, and develop skills to improve employability. The Adelaide Advantage program offers access to these opportunities. Also, through the wider university, students have access to excellent recreational and sports facilities and can enjoy membership of various student societies and clubs.