ANU College of Business and Economics

We are proud to be part of the Australian National University, which is the nation’s finest. Our unique mission, as the national university, is to address major issues of national and international importance through our research and teaching. We take that mission very seriously. Our focus, within the College of Business and Economics, is on developing leaders who transform business, society and economies.

The strength of our international reputation attracts exceptional students from Australia, the Asia-Pacific and beyond. We offer every student the opportunity to develop their strengths and the space to decide how they will make their future mark in the world. Through their studies, our graduates gain the knowledge and skills to lead organisations, develop public policy, create new companies and undertake research. Our alumni may be found in the world’s leading companies, policy agencies and universities.

Our reputation also attracts exceptional staff who want to be part of one the world’s great, research-intensive universities. Our academic staff are at the forefront of global thinking on issues relating to wealth and wellbeing, strong organisations, transformative innovation, and the foundations of academic theory in all of the areas we research.

Located in the nation’s capital city, the ANU frequently hosts world leaders in many fields. They contribute to our lecture programs and research, and add value to the College experience. Our students and staff interact with senior government officials, and lead and contribute to public debates. Our College also has strong links with industry, collaborating on research and drawing upon their expertise in the classroom and beyond. Studying at ANU means joining a community of inspired minds, working with some of the world’s leading experts, choosing from Australia’s widest range of flexible degree options and opening the door to opportunities that you never thought possible.

ANU is a research-intensive university and our research priorities reflect the challenges facing the world today. From next generation solar energy solutions to political engagement strategies, ANU researchers are working at the forefront of their fields and changing the world for the better. Innovation ANU connects ideas, research, government and business to create value for the community. Innovation and entrepreneurship are supported through a range of education, licensing, consultancies, advice and funding opportunities for startups.