Together we are shaping the future of business
The Department of Business Strategy and Innovation offers internationally recognised degrees in international business, entrepreneurship, information management and Asian studies. Our degrees focus on business strategy, sustainability and business innovation.
Our high-impact research, innovative approach and strong partnerships with industry will ensure you graduate with a highly relevant degree that is valued by employers. This enables you to contribute effectively in your chosen field and meet challenges facing both the domestic and the global business environment.
Study international business or Asian studies
Professional accreditation
Griffith Business School is an accredited member of AACSB International — The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
AACSB Accreditation is known, worldwide, as the longest standing, most recognised form of professional accreditation an institution and its business programs can earn.
Globally responsible leaders
The School is an active partner in the Globally Responsible Leadership Initiative, a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Management Education and the UN Global Compact. This engagement demonstrates the School's strong commitment to sustainable enterprise development and corporate responsibility.
Research
Our diverse group of academic, adjunct and professional staff and HDR candidates are dedicated to achieving high standards in research, teaching and community engagement.
Our staff are consistently successful in receiving Learning and Teaching Awards. These awards recognise our outstanding teachers by awarding those who excel in their teaching roles.
Partnering
We foster mutually beneficial partnerships with industry, government and the community that power innovation and drive success.
Our wide-reaching relationships help boost outcomes for businesses and enhance student learning.
Student opportunities
Griffith Business School offers many opportunities for students to get involved with our community, build professional and social networks, and enhance their business skills.
We also offer a wide range of scholarships, prizes and awards to assist with the costs of course fees, textbooks, accommodation and living expenses.
Become a researcher
By undertaking a research degree at Griffith University, you are choosing to study at one of Australia’s most innovative tertiary institutions. Find out more about our PhD and research degrees or meet our current higher degree research candidates.
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Our experts
Environmental management accounting
A comparative study between Australia and Sri Lanka
Associate Professor Ki-Hoon Lee has secured funding from the UK’s peak body for management accountants, the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for his project titled ‘An exploration of the implementation and usefulness of environmental management accounting: A comparative study between Australia and Sri Lanka’ which has created a foundation for EMA knowledge.
Transformative learning experiences
for professionals and businesses
Dr Luke Houghton is currently working on a project that focuses on the use of the engagement model of problem solving to assess and learn how to impart skills to time pressured business people and professionals alike. The project draws on the idea that experiences produce the best learning outcomes.
At present the model is being tested with business people looking to improve the impact of their marketing.
Sisters support business together
Dr Dhara Shah, is leading a project that aims to empower'Sisters' by building their self-efficacy and bringing them together in groups to form support networks or partnerships, and providing them with skill development, training, mentoring and coaching support, and grants to start a small business.
This project aims to improve outcomes for women aged 50 and over on Newstart Allowance or similar programs, who are underemployed or unemployed, have missed out on or have limited superannuation, have poor future financial security
Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Management
The Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Management is developed and taught by industry professionals in active leadership roles. As a graduate of the program, you will have the skills and knowledge to translate vision and strategy into action and effectively manage transformation in your organisations.
Our activities
Revisiting development of the green bond market in Vietnam
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Griffith researchers find sustainability a key to improving finance culture
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Is there an art to multi-stakeholder collaboration for resilient development in the Pacific region?
Where will a Griffith degree take you?
LEARNING AND TEACHING GRANTS AND AWARDS
The Griffith Grants and Fellowships for Learning and Teaching support the University's strategic priorities in learning and teaching by providing funding for projects that improving educational practice and support services and promote innovation in learning and teaching.
Learning and Teaching Awards recognise our outstanding teachers by awarding those who excel in their teaching roles.
Featured alumni
Executive leader
Amanda Hodges
Bachelor of International Business
Since graduating from a Bachelor of International Business and a Graduate Diploma in Korean Language at Griffith University, Amanda Hodges has travelled the world as an international strategic business, investment and government affairs executive leader.
China executive
Clinton Dines
Bachelor of Asian Studies
In 1988 he was recruited by BHP to be the company’s senior country executive for China and stayed with the group for more than 21 years, retiring as President of BHP Billiton China in July 2009 to become Principal, Moreton Bay Partners.
High flyer
Annabelle Chaplain
Bachelor of Asian Studies
Annabelle is the Chairman, Queensland Airports Limited after her career in investment banking led to her appointment to a number of government boards and advisory positions at state and federal levels.
Ethical entrepreneur
Greg Ellis
Bachelor of International Business
Greg is co-founder of money lending company Nimble, a company dedicated to lending to working people without getting them into a cycle of debt.
Upcoming events
POSTPONED - 2020 GriffithBUSINESS Responsible Leaders of the Future Conference
25 May 2020 9 am – 25 May 2020 5 pm
Students will be work together with a diverse and talented cohort to explore how they can disrupt traditional models in order to contribute to a...
POSTPONED | 2020 Careers in Commerce Experience Day
26 May 2020 9 am – 26 May 2020 2 pm
Year 10, 11 and 12 students are invited to attend the annual Griffith Business School Careers in Commerce Experience Day. Students will gain insight...
POSTPONED - 2020 GriffithBUSINESS Responsible Leaders of the Future Conference
27 May 2020 9 am – 27 May 2020 5 pm
Students will be work together with a diverse and talented cohort to explore how they can disrupt traditional models in order to contribute to a...
MBA For Life - Brisbane
02 Jul 2020 6 pm – 02 Jul 2020 8 pm
Join Griffith University MBA For Life Brisbane colleagues in a night of networking and drinks.
Business Strategy and Innovation News
Work-life interface: Experiences of Indian IT women repatriates
17 Mar 2020
Increased growth within India’s Information Technology (IT) sector has made way for skilled Indian...
Scholarship collaboration in focus for Australia and Indonesia
24 Feb 2020
With the Indonesian Government focused on strengthening the competitiveness of its workforce,...
Global Internships: Unlocking a world of opportunities
21 Feb 2020
Together with economic and political ties, people to people linkages are an integral way to raise...
Putting development first: Getting the most out of the Pacific ‘step-up’ on...
19 Feb 2020
A new report launched in Canberra this week, written by Griffith Asia Institute Adjunct Research...
Australian expansion plans for internationally based GBS grad
18 Feb 2020
Many people work towards their dream of creating and steering their own company but few achieve...
Australia-Indonesia scholarship collaboration builds goodwill between education...
11 Feb 2020
The International Scholarship Collaboration (ISC) program was a joint effort by Griffith University...
Past events
5 star employability
Griffith has received five stars in the prestigious QS Stars ratings for graduate employability, helping you get a job sooner.
Innovative teaching and learning
Our world-class research and industry connections inform our degrees and our students gain real-world experience.
International network of graduates
Join the GBS alumni network of more than 40,000 making an impact around the world.
Support to reach your goals
Our award winning teaching team and support services are dedicated to helping you succeed.
State-of-the-art learning facilities
Our learning spaces inspire creativity, promote collaboration and encourage innovation.
Research that makes a difference
Benefit from a vibrant research culture and study alongside our globally renowned researchers.