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Welcome to ECU’s School of Business and Law

Recognised as one of the world’s top business schools, ECU’s School of Business and Law offers exceptional student learning experiences. We provide a supportive environment, high-quality teaching and learning, excellent facilities and resources, and engaged applied research to ensure our graduates are industry-ready.

The School is the top-ranked business school for teaching in Australia (Australian Financial Review BOSS Best Business Schools List 2024). We are in the top 300 universities globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject 2025 for Business and Economics.

We are the top university in Western Australia for learning resources, full-time employment, and overall experience in undergraduate business and management, and the top university in Western Australia for full-time employment in undergraduate law. (Good Universities Guide 2025).

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The School of Business and Law places student success and wellbeing firmly at the centre of our practice. We have a dedicated team of academic and professional staff committed to delivering the best quality education in a simulating, inclusive and supportive environment.

As a quality business school at a young and dynamic university we have a high performance culture. We also value diversity and inclusion.

Our close connection to industry means students participate in our award-winning Work-integrated Learning (WIL) program for a head start in their career.

Our innovative and cutting-edge research makes a positive difference to the communities we serve, and our specialised research centres deliver world-class services to government and a wide range of other organisations.

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Accreditation

ECU’s School of Business has AACSB accreditation; an international business school accreditation held by less than 6% of business schools globally.

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Our staff

Our committed staff work closely with students to ensure their academic progress and confidence. They also make incredibly valuable contributions to research and to public discussion particularly through the media.

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Our Students

Our students join us from Australia and 75 other countries, and bring a vast range of previous life experiences. Each brings a unique value to the learning environment and the capacity for life-changing success.

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Industry engagement

Our courses are developed in consultation with industry. Our Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program develops the employability skills and industry insights for graduates to succeed in the global job market.

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Courses

You can tailor your course to meet your career goals, interests, talents, and life outside study. You can combine majors, and study on campus or online. There’s even summer school and accelerated learning.

Research

Our world-class research focuses on practical solutions that contribute to a better, more sustainable global society.

The School engages proactively and collaboratively with strategic partners who provide an in-depth understanding of particular issues to enable research academics to contribute unique expertise and research methodology.

Opportunities for research collaborations

Learn more about our research Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Centre

Key initiatives

ECU Tax Clinic

The ECU Tax Clinic program gives students the opportunity to gain experience advising real clients under the supervision of an experienced professional.

Enactus Sustainability Festival

In 2021 and 2022 ECU’s Entactus group organised a successful sustainability festival. Enactus is an international organisation dedicated to inspiring university students to improve the world through entrepreneurial action.

Supply Chains Made Simple

ECU researchers are focussed on the real world. Associate Professor Flavio Macau helped our COVID world understand why we experienced shortages of toilet paper, building supplies and many other items.

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Work-Integrated Learning

ECU School of Business and Law has a comprehensive and flexible Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) program which has won two national awards for innovative and inclusive practice.

Business Executive Education

The School offers professional development programs and short courses to help organisations and the people within them, develop the knowledge and skills to operate at the highest level. Choose one of our existing courses or the School can develop a course tailored to your organisation.

Read more about our short courses and training programs.

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News and events

ECU School of Business and Law helps Scholars take Action on Climate Change

ECU Students Gain Real-World Experience Through Partnership With Indigenous Entrepreneurs

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SBL and the Community

Awareness and Recognitions

Throughout the year, this calendar serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by communities and the progress made towards understanding, empathy, and change. Each month, you'll find a selection of dates that shine a light on significant societal issues. From health awareness to social justice milestones, this calendar is a visual representation of unity in our community. By tuning in, you not only stay organised but also actively engage with topics that matter. This encourages conversations and a shared commitment to creating a more informed and compassionate world.

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Cultural Celebrations

The ECU SBL community comprises a dynamic and culturally diverse cohort of students and staff, hailing from across the globe. This global mosaic inspires us to commemorate and embrace culturally significant holidays year-round. Our commitment to celebrating these occasions resonates with the varied backgrounds that shape our SBL community, fostering a collective spirit of appreciation and inclusivity.

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Contact

Please visit the Student Hub on each campus for all student enquiries, and the Contact webpage for a list of our School's main contact details and locations.

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