Introduction from the Dean , UNSW Business School
UNSW Business School Mission : To make a difference by equipping our graduates and stakeholders to find better ways to create sustainable economic and social value .
We will do this through innovative research and transformative learning in collaboration with our business , government , university and community partners in Australia and globally .
We are committed to being leaders in inclusive and responsible business practices .
The Business School shares UNSW ’ s commitment to the Strategy 2025 priorities and its vision to “ improve lives globally , through innovative research , transformative education and commitment to a just society ”.
The UNSW 2025 Strategy update process was supplemented in the Business School by a forward-looking strategic planning process , the purpose of which was to shape the Business School ’ s post-2020 strategy .
The development of
Strategy 2021 + led to a revised statement of our mission , strategic themes and principles for 2021 and beyond . Strategic priorities are organised under three major themes ( see Table 2 ), each of which make specific reference to our commitment to the UN Principles of Responsible Management Education ( PRME ) and UN Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs ).
Table 2 : Business School Strategy 2021 +
Themes + Priorities
Theme 1 : Transformative Education & Student Engagement
Our students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to perform and thrive in the contemporary workplace and promote lifelong learning opportunities . We will redesign the learning experience , including the formal curriculum , to develop inclusive learning communities .
Priorities :
> Renewal of the academic portfolio and delivery > Enhancement of student engagement and employability > Development of staff capabilities and digital teaching standards
Theme 2 : Research & Enterprise
We shape how business and society create sustainable social and economic value by developing innovative theories , insights , and frameworks . We bring researchers from different disciplinary backgrounds together with industry , institutions , and communities to partner in solving important societal and business challenges .
Alignment with UN PRME and Fulfilment of the SDGs
We will promote responsible management education , including business ethics , and reflect principles in course and program learning outcomes , as well as assurance of learning processes .
We adopt responsible research principles to make a difference in our understanding and practice of business , including sustainable business .
Priorities :
> Prioritise quality publications > Expand knowledge hubs to shape practice > Grow industry-partnered and resourced research
4 | UNSW PRME SIP Report 2021