The UWA Business School is one of the premier business schools in the Indo-Pacific region. The School uses world-class teaching, thought-leading research and corporate associations to provide real-world experience, hands-on learning and industry networking, giving students a career edge in their field.
To be one of the most influential Business Schools in Australia and Asia.
To “advance the welfare and the prosperity of the people through excellence in business education”.
Through the achievement of its mission the School will:
(a) inspire and propel some of the most talented students from around the world to become the respected and innovative academic, community and business leaders of tomorrow;
(b) provide an energising culture of international excellence in research, teaching and learning;
(c) promote an ethical and entrepreneurial spirit; and
(d) be a strong positive influence for alumni, business, industry, government and the professions. Assurance of learning
The UWA Business School is strongly committed to enhancing the student learning experience through comprehensive assurance of learning procedures embedded within the curriculum. Each program has broad goals and specific objectives that align with the Australian Qualifications Framework, Discipline based learning standards and the UWA Educational Principles.
The program learning goals include:
#4 Best Business School Australia (AFR BOSS Best Business Schools 2023)
#1 Best Business School in Western Australia (AFR BOSS Best Business Schools 2023)
5000+ students from 62 countries
30+ corporate supporters
The Business School is one of Australia’s top-ranked schools and we are proud to provide a world-class education. Here, you'll be taught by prominent researchers and will obtain the skills required to operate in the world of business, from an understanding of the economy and government, through to the workings of management structures, leadership and accounting and financial skills. We have world-leading facilities from the modern, purpose-built Business School building overlooking the Swan River, through to the state-of-the-art Financial Markets Trading Room. We also have a vibrant student community with a range of clubs and societies, and deep connections with the business community from strong alumni engagement through to our 'blue ribbon' advisory board.
Don't miss out on the Asia-Pacific Family Business Symposium on the Wednesday 25th & Thursday 26th of September.
Prominent Australian business leader and Chair of the UWA Business School Board, Diane Smith-Gander AO, has been named the new Chancellor of The University of Western Australia. Dr Smith-Gander, who has been associated with UWA for more than 50 years, was elected by the University’s Senate as successor to The Hon Robert French AC.
The University of Western Australia’s Business School has retained its top ranking in Western Australia for its Master of Business Administration program. UWA’s Business School has one of the leading MBA programs in Australia and was ranked eighth in the Oceania region in the Global MBA QS rankings for 2024.
UWA Business School remains one of Australia’s leading business institutions, securing the top spot in WA and ranking fourth in Australia
(AFR BOSS Best Business Schools 2023). The School was ranked third in Australia out of 37 institutions for education quality, eighth for reputation, and nineteenth for career impact.
The UWA Business School has a network of over 30 industry and corporate partnerships including Bankwest, EY, Woodside, KPMG, BHP Billiton, Chevron and many more. Strong industry contacts give students the added advantage of growing quality networks to draw on when you graduate. Our supporters include:
The 2024 Shann Memorial Lecture will be presented on Wednesday 16 October, 4pm - 5:30pm. The event is hosted by The UWA Business School and The Economic Society of Australia (WA Branch). This year's lecture will be given by Chris Richardson, one of Australia’s best known economists.
Join us to learn how you can build your path to business success and leadership. Events are scheduled throughout the year in April, July, and November.
Don't miss out on the Asia-Pacific Family Business Symposium on the Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th of September.
This year’s Contemporary Issues in PRME (Principles of Responsible Management Education) lecture explores the future of climate change and gender equity. Held on Tuesday October 1, available online and in person.
Listen to points of view on important issues affecting you. Spotify podcast series hosted by Professor Peter Van Onselen, UWA Business School.
We recognise the hard work and dedication you give to your studies and wish to celebrate your achievement with you. We also thank our generous donors for their continued support.
Dr Andrew M Houston Memorial Prize in Economics
Bianca van der Walt
Adjunct Professor, Dr Brett Davies Legal Consolidated Prize in MGMT3342 Entrepreneurship
Josephine Santoso
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand Prize in ACCT2112 Management Accounting
Megan Lam Thuon Mine
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand Prize in ACCT2331 Taxation
Shana Soares
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand Prize in ACCT3322 Auditing
Ashley Yao
D. W. Oxnam Prize in Work and Employment Relations
Mike Anderson
Emeritus Professor Izan Prize in FINA4590 Research Methods in Accounting and Finance
Thomas Higgins
Gerard Daniels Prize in HRMT5502 Human Resource Analytics
Bethany O'Regan
Gerard Daniels Prize in HRMT5518 Strategic Human Resource Management
James Parker
Jack and Norma Krasnostein Prize in MGMT5608 Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Sander Bangma
Julie Michael Memorial Prize in MGMT5517 Leadership for Social Impact
Michelle Emmett
Ky Cao Prize in ECON3395 Economic Policy
Ben Perks
Metrix Consulting Prize in Marketing Research
Stephanie Harrington
Office of the Auditor General for Western Australia Prize
Rowarne Leith
Perron Prize in MGMT5526 Principles for Responsible Management
Kate McGee
Perron Prize in MGMT5506 Ethics and Sustainability Management
Careena Nolan
Productivity Commission Prize for ECON3302 Applied Microeconomics
Seamus Twomey
Professor Edward Shann Memorial Prize in ECON1102 Macroeconomics: Money and Finance
Bianca van der Walt
Rosalind Fok Prize in ACCT2201 Corporate Accounting
Josie Cooper
Smith-Gander Prize in FINA5603 Mergers and Acquisitions
Rui Zhang
UBS Prize in FINA3324 Investment Analysis
Charmaine Yeo
UBS Prize in FINA5530 Managerial Finance
William Pender
UBS Prize in FINA5533 Finance Essentials
Vinita Rohra
Viburnum Funds Prize in FINA1221 Introduction to Finance
Kartikeya Kaushal
W.E.G. Salter Memorial Prize in Economics
Michael Jenkins
Wesfarmers Limited Business Development Prize in FINA2207 Business Analysis and Valuation
Bryan Ng
Wesfarmers Limited Business Development Prize in FINA2205 Quantitative Methods for Finance
Gabriella Wang
Convocation Undergraduate Prize in Bachelor of Commerce
Matthew Poli
Phil Dolan Prize for Best Performance in the Master of Applied Finance
Prashan Abeywardana
Professor David Plowman Memorial Prize
Johan Hawinkel
Diane Smith-Gander MBA Prize - MGMT5530 Healthcare Systems, Policy and Governance
Lara Diepeveen
Economic Society of Australia (WA Branch) Honours Prize for best B.Com Student in Economics
Jia Wei Loh
Economic Society of Australia (WA Branch) Honours Prize for best B.Phil Student in Economics
Jack Mulqueeney
Heneman Honours or Postgraduate Research Prize in Industrial Relations
Sandra Martain
Tracey Horton Scholar
Anderson Agusputranto
Tracey Horton Scholar
Ibrahim Ayoub
Tracey Horton Scholar
Sander Bangma
Tracey Horton Scholar
James Birkmanis
Tracey Horton Scholar
Tara May Broadhurst
Tracey Horton Scholar
Steven Chau
Tracey Horton Scholar
Simon Cloete
Tracey Horton Scholar
Jamie Cole
Tracey Horton Scholar
Patrick Fagan
Tracey Horton Scholar
Nathan Fielder
Tracey Horton Scholar
Dean Finlayson
Tracey Horton Scholar
Ruslan Garapov
Tracey Horton Scholar
Lisa Gillespie
Tracey Horton Scholar
Zarelda Goh
Tracey Horton Scholar
Scott Harding
Tracey Horton Scholar
Johan Hawinkel
Tracey Horton Scholar
Suanlee Heng
Tracey Horton Scholar
Jack Hodge
Tracey Horton Scholar
Victoria Hough
Tracey Horton Scholar
Marisa Ioppolo-Armanios
Tracey Horton Scholar
Miodrag Kovacevic
Tracey Horton Scholar
Kenneth McCormack
Tracey Horton Scholar
Gregory Morris
Tracey Horton Scholar
Courtney O'Connor
Tracey Horton Scholar
Jin Ou
Tracey Horton Scholar
Morgan Peart
Tracey Horton Scholar
Lorraine Ponti
Tracey Horton Scholar
Benjamin S/O Rajasigamany
Tracey Horton Scholar
Craig Rodgers
Tracey Horton Scholar
David Spurge
Tracey Horton Scholar
Helen Studham
Tracey Horton Scholar
Rahul Suhane
Tracey Horton Scholar
Christopher Webb
Tracey Horton Scholar
Lifang Zhang
Philip Brown Scholar
Christian Harding
Jin-Boon Lew Tutor Award
Louise Roberts
Jin-Boon Lew Tutor Award
Mare Stevanovski2022 Business School Scholarships David Mack Indigenous Commencing Scholarship
Isabelle Turner
David Mack Indigenous Continuing Scholarship
Ari Spring
Brian T. Dolan Scholarship in the UWA Business School
Lawson O'Brien
J. Willinge Scholarship in the UWA Business School
Lachlan Harrington
C. A Vargovic Memorial Honours Scholarship
Louis Richardson
C. A Vargovic Memorial Honours Scholarship
Ethan Slaven
C. A Vargovic Memorial Honours Scholarship
Vince Gingoyon
C. A Vargovic Memorial Honours Scholarship
Hongye Lan
Perron Foundation Scholarship in Business Leadership
Alexa van der Merwe
Perron Foundation Scholarship in Business Leadership
Hukambir Kohli
Perron Foundation Scholarship in Business Leadership
Fletcher McLachlan
Perron Foundation Scholarship in Business Leadership
Tran Nguyen
Perron Foundation Scholarship in Business Leadership
Lilly Brown
Perron Foundation Scholarship in Business Leadership
Stefan Chrisostomou
Perron Foundation Scholarship in Business Leadership
Soonya Batool
Perron Foundation Scholarship in Business Leadership
Hayley Cooper
Perron Foundation Scholarship in Business Leadership
Jett Nelson
Perron Foundation Scholarship in Business Leadership
Shannon Griffin
MANNKAL ECONOMIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Hui Yen Siaw
Bruce Goulds Memorial Commerce Scholarship
Ben Grey
J AND J TOP SOLUTIONS BRIGHT MINDS SCHOLARSHIP
Joshua Taylor
Odna Borlaug Scholarship
Meg Lucas
Dr Merab Tauman Memorial Scholarship
EJ Bitangcol
Canning College Student Achievement Scholarship
Mya Khin
UWA Business School MBA Full Time International Achievement Scholarship
Priya Verma
Mining Leaders Scholarship
Pauline Ring
Mark and Paige Barnaba MBA Full Time Scholarship
Sean Huggins
UWA Business School MBA Intensive Scholarship
Nanette Trask
Paul Wilson Memorial Award
Our graduates are represented in top positions across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors around the world. Additionally, many of our graduates choose to establish their own businesses, working in fields ranging from healthcare and technology, through to consulting and the performing arts. A degree from the UWA Business School gives you endless possibilities to excel across the globe.
