Shaping the future of business and the next generation of responsible business leaders
We pride ourselves on being a values-led community that celebrates diversity, inclusiveness and sustainable business practices which we imbue through our curriculum and enrichment opportunities. We strive to challenge conventions, pioneer research and solutions, and prepare our community to navigate the future of business and government.
Our purpose
To strengthen business leadership, governance and practice for positive societal impact.
Our vision
A more prosperous, equitable and sustainable future for all.
Our mission
Advancing outstanding business education and research through engagement with industry, government and the social communities we serve.
Leadership and staff
Pro Vice Chancellor
Professor Caitlin Byrne
Caitlin began her professional career as a diplomat with the Australian Government. Having spent the past five years leading the University's research and engagement agenda related to strategic developments in Asia and the Pacific as Director of the Griffith Asia Institute, Caitlin brings a global leadership outlook to Griffith Business School.
Expert staff
Our world-class researchers and teachers work with industry, community and government partners to better understand our world and improve people’s lives.
Expert staff
Our world-class researchers and teachers work with industry, community and government partners to better understand our world
First Peoples
Griffith University and Griffith Business School have a long relationship with local and national First Peoples through our learning and teaching, research and engagement. Our commitment to supporting First Peoples is achieved by creating cultural equity and understanding in the communities we serve.
Learning and teaching
We are committed to enhancing our First Peoples success through initiatives such as indigenising the curriculum in a number of our degrees, and offering a range of First Peoples scholarships to support and enhance student experience.
In 2025, the National Indigenous Business School (NIBS) program will be hosted across Meanjin (Brisbane) and the Yugambeh region (Gold Coast) in conjunction with GUMURRII and partner universities.
Research
We are committed to improving First Peoples research impact, employment capacity and opportunities for First Peoples researchers through many initiatives including and ARC Indigenous Project and an Indigenous Research Careers Symposium.
Alumni
The Outstanding First Peoples Alumnus award celebrates an exceptional alumnus of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, who has excelled in their chosen field. Meet our most recent winners.
Find out more about Griffith University’s commitment to First Peoples.
Ranking alongside the world's best
#1 globally
Our MBA program is ranked #1 globally in the Corporate Knights 2025/2026 Better World MBA ranking for the sixth consecutive year, ranking above the most distinguished programs in the world.
#1 in Australia
In the 2025 ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects we placed #1 in Australia for Hospitality & Tourism, #1 in Queensland for Economics and #1 in Queensland for Political Science.
#1 in Australia
We are proud to have our Hospitality and Leisure Management subjects rank #1 among Australian universities and #25 globally in the 2025 QS World University Subject Rankings.
Demonstrating quality
Griffith Business School has been awarded EQUIS accreditation – the leading international system of quality assessment, improvement and accreditation of business schools.
We are also an accredited member of AACSB International. AACSB accreditation is known, worldwide, as the longest standing, most recognised form of professional accreditation an institution and its business programs can earn.
We have a strong commitment to sustainable enterprise development and corporate responsibility. As a founding member signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) and the UN Global Compact, we proudly demonstrate leadership in advancing ethical and sustainable business practices.
Better Business, Brighter Futures
Find out more about our strategic priorities 2022-2025
Location:
Griffith University, 170 Kessels Road, Nathan
Queensland 4111, Australia
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Student enquiries:
For student enquiries, including all current, prospective, international and research study questions, please contact Griffith University Student Connect.
