Calender 2008

Chapter 4 – Academic and research focus

Faculty of Business

This information is current as at January 2008. The latest information is available from the Faculty of Business.

The Faculty of Business provides courses which are practical and industry relevant, conducts quality applied and basic research, and produces forward-thinking, work-ready graduates who enjoy above-average rates of employment in the business and community sectors.

The Faculty of Business is the largest of the nine faculties within the University, and conducts courses on two fully-serviced university campuses in Sydney. The Faculty is international in orientation and student mix and delivers offshore courses through partnerships with leading institutions in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.

Mission

UTS Business: forward-thinking, work-ready.

Vision

UTS Business: the place people turn to for:

  • industry-relevant courses
  • a collaborative, research-rich environment
  • vibrant, diverse, fully-serviced, city-based educational campuses
  • informed commentary on relevant community debates.

    • Core values

    The Faculty's core values are:

  • collegiality and respect for staff, students and stakeholders
  • industry relevance
  • an ethical environment
  • engagement with professional communities
  • continuous quality improvement
  • social diversity
  • efficiency and focus of activities.

    • In 2005, the Faculty established an Executive Council to provide advice and guidance with respect to achieving its strategic objectives. The Executive Council comprises eminent industry leaders who provide an external perspective with regard to the Faculty's activities and a central link with the business community.

    Over the course of the next decade, the Faculty aims to position itself in the top one third of Australian business faculties with regard to research outcomes; as the university faculty of first choice in New South Wales for business and related students; as a preferred provider to employers seeking forward-thinking, work-ready graduates; as being engaged in successful international educational partnerships; and as a key contributor to contemporary community debates relevant to the Faculty.

    Inquiries

    Office of the Dean
    Faculty of Business
    CM05B.5, City campus
    telephone +61 2 9514 3505
    fax +61 2 9514 3513
    email faculty.business@uts.edu.au
    http://www.business.uts.edu.au

     

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