1. Experienced staff and programmes

Our staff's wealth of international business knowledge and teaching experience is combined with a commitment to support the learning needs of each unique student. Staff are involved with businesses and the local community, so they provide practical experience as part of their teaching.

Our experience in running Master's degree programmes for 35 years is considerable. Greenwich was one of the first universities to develop a part-time MBA programme, as well as other Master's in areas such as Marketing, Finance and Human Resource Management. 

2. Research excellence

Research is seen as an essential activity for the Business School as a foundation for excellence in teaching. This enables the School to provide services to business and the wider community, both nationally and especially within south-east London and Kent.

3.Innovative teaching

The School deliver innovative ways to learn as traditional teaching is supported by online resources, within the virtual learning environment and this is supplemented by business simulation exercises and practical games. Students also have access to industry experts through guest presentations and lecturers, and the opportunity to visit companies.

4.Work Placements

All our undergraduate students have the opportunity to undertake a placement year. This enables students to establish good career prospects and earning potential. We have a dedicated team to find suitable and beneficial placement opportunities, working with a large number of well-established organisations and professional bodies to provide work experience and valuable industry insight.

5.International focus

6. Great links with industry

Our programmes are constantly revised to reflect current business priorities and demands of employers through business forums with local business leaders. This ensures students are trained in relevant business application.

7.Social Opportunities

We have an active Students' Union organising various social groups and events. Even after graduation we offer support, access to the university library, reunions and much more to former students through the Alumni Office.

8. Employability

We work with employers to ensure our degrees provide the skills and knowledge that they require. Most of our degrees offer work experience through company placements, which helps to increase employment opportunities.

Currently students are gaining practical experience at companies such as, ACCA, AXA Investments, CIMA, GE Energy, GlaxoSmithKline, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, NatWest, Northern Trust, Norton Rose, Regis, and the Metropolitan Police.

9. Student satisfaction

The Business School prides itself on setting high standards for teaching quality and student satisfaction. Students benefit from being taught in a research environment where staff and students share expertise and specialist facilities. The Business School had a very high response rate to the latest NSS which resulted in the International Business and Economics Department achieving an overall satisfaction score of 93% and the Systems Management and Strategy Department achieving an overall satisfaction score of 94%.

10. Location and great facilities

The Business School is located on the Greenwich Campus situated on a World Heritage Site on the banks of the River Thames. The university's largest campus is centred on three baroque buildings designed by Sir Christopher Wren at the end of the 17th century. The campus is on the doorstep of the centre of Greenwich, a bustling district just 20 minutes by train from central London.