Investigating small enterprises in Australia for their inertia on gender equality and the persistent wage gap. Identifying areas where too many children face social exclusion, denying them vital connections to their own communities. Dissecting the cognitive and non-cognitive behaviours that fuel problem gambling, to craft policies and interventions that work.
These are the works of the world-class academics at the University of Canberra’s (UC) Faculty of Business, Government, and Law. Focused and transformative, their teaching and research reflect the faculty’s interdisciplinary nature and mission of “working with government and for society.” Here, over 100 active staff members across three schools and dedicated research centres are driving forward a research agenda focused on effective government, social service design, democratic innovation and renewal, responsible technology behaviours, and sustainable environments and communities.
As a student at the Canberra Business School, you’re following in the footsteps of these luminaries, graduating as a change-making, work-ready business graduate with the capacity to contribute to governments and public sectors.
The school is situated in the nation’s seat of power, home to Australia’s top government departments. Step into Parliament House and you’ll experience Australia’s robust democracy in action. Step outside, and the stark charm of the “bush capital” is plain to see. After all, Canberra is known as the #1 city in the world for quality of life (Oxford Economic Global Cities Index 2025). It has big-sky beauty, mountain air, and a lively culture defined by abundant museums, galleries, and cosmopolitan cuisine.
It’s affordable for students too, especially with UC’s low-cost campus housing. Combine that with UC’s above-average full-time employment rates and median salaries for international graduates, and the conclusion is clear: your education at UC has a high return on investment. The university is ranked #1 in Canberra for undergraduate and postgraduate employment (Good Universities Guide 2025), with alumni landing roles like public relations manager, international business specialist, business intelligence analyst, and more.
Such success is one of the reasons why UC has earned its #7 global ranking, and #2 in Australia for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reducing Inequality, as measured by the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024 – a testament to UC’s effective policy and tangible results.
At the Canberra Business School, you’ll develop in-demand skills that’ll guarantee success once you graduate. Source: University of Canberra
The Bachelor of Business: #1 in Canberra
Business and Management at UC is #1 in Canberra for learning resources, overall education experience, skills development, student support and teaching quality (Good Universities Guide 2025). The rankings reflect what graduates have long felt about their Bachelor of Business degree.
“I was nervous about it at first, but it ended up being one of the best decisions I ever made due to the student support that was available to me, the quality of teaching and the quality of the units being delivered,” says Bryce O’Hara, a 2024 graduate.
All students build a foundation of essential business principles and practices, from Business Decision Making to Introduction to Economics. Then, you’ll specialise in Management, Marketing, Human Resource Management, International Business, or Sports Management.
Located in Canberra, the UC Bachelor of Business program places you in the political centre of Australia. Source: University of Canberra
The best part about being an undergraduate student at the Canberra Business School, though? It’s the opportunities you get outside the classroom. Many students undertake internships, placements, and collaborative projects, working across Canberra and beyond. They’ve worked at places like the Canberra International Music Festival, the Australia China Business Council, the US Embassy and more.
With former politicians and leaders with extensive industry experience as your professors, you’ll stay up to date with the latest research and industry demands, with the opportunity to experience real-world simulations, case studies, and interactive workshops. What’s more, being based in Canberra, both faculty and students have the resources to apply their knowledge at the nation’s largest consulting firms and the Australian Public Service (APS).
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