Mission

Vision January 2010

The Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Melbourne aims to provide world class business and economics undergraduate, graduate and executive education and to be renowned for scholarly teaching, excellence in research and the productive exchange of knowledge.

Mission

The leadership of the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Melbourne will be indicated by:

1. a ranking in the top 30 business and economics schools worldwide
2. achieving the highest ranking nationally among schools of business and economics
3. attracting the most talented students and staff to study and work in the Faculty
4. being employers’ first choice for graduates
5. being an organisation’s first choice for executive education
6. providing expert advice on issues critical to the economic and social well-being of communities, enterprises and societies.

Teaching and Learning

• The Faculty will provide the highest quality undergraduate, graduate and executive education learning experiences which are built on strong pedagogy, a variety of learning opportunities and are inspired by exceptional scholars.
• Graduates will have a depth of knowledge of the disciplines of the Faculty.
• Graduates will have an appreciation of the interdisciplinary approach to problem solving.
• Graduates will be well prepared for employment, leadership and further study.
• The curriculum will appropriately embed global and cultural perspectives.

Research

• The Faculty will conduct and disseminate research of high international standing in the disciplines of the Faculty.
• The Faculty will emulate the highest international standards in the provision of research high degrees.
• Students will variously experience research, research methodologies and research projects.

Knowledge Transfer

• Knowledge exchange will be fostered between the Faculty and the public and private sectors both nationally and internationally.
• Our academic staff, through research and leadership in their disciplines, will contribute to and stimulate debate on society’s critical issues. 

Keystone perspectives

• Research inquiry and academic freedom.
• Ethical behaviour and integrity.
• Equity and access.
• Awareness of and an engagement in issues of national and international importance
• Collegiality and involvement in decision-making to build an open, transparent organisational culture.
• Interdisciplinary thinking
• Diversity and cultural awareness as pathways to the establishment of a learning community that is non-discriminatory and that promotes academic freedom.