Research at Business

Research is a core College of Business activity. Both knowledge creation (through research) and knowledge dissemination (through teaching and work integrated learning) are essential activities in which we are engaged. We have a special focus in pursuing rigorous research that provides solutions to industry and society at large and which promotes social, cultural and economic benefits.

The College of Business is a community of experienced researchers, passionate about discovering and building solutions to business problems and uncovering legitimate explanations for trends in global and urban business.

The College of Business has taken advantage of its superb location in the heart of Melbourne to take a pro-active leadership role in establishing close links with industry and addressing research issues that are relevant to business and which provide far reaching benefits. Our researchers are currently engaged in a range of research projects sponsored by the Australian Research Council and industry partners. Our Schools cover the disciplines of business, management, law, accounting, information and communications technology (ICT), information management, logistics, marketing, economics and finance.

Our researchers are internationally recognised and have a variety of research strengths, including finance and economics, digital business, logistics, employment relations, corporate governance, environmental accounting and knowledge management..

We believe that a collaborative environment is central to encouraging outstanding research and we hope that you will join with us in experiencing this at the RMIT College of Business.

Prof Geoffrey Stokes, Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor, Research and Innovation

The Business Research Office (BRO) develops and manages the research administration and implementation of research policy for the College of Business to strengthen the research profile of the College.

In keeping with the strategic direction of the University and the College, the BRO team helps the Business Schools and Centres achieve:

• Excellence in research training and scholarship
• Increased research activity and income from research grants
• Increased numbers of recognised research publications

Some of the functions of the BRO include research student administration and research reporting and administration for the College. Also College level policy development concerning research and research training issues such as supervision are dealt with by the BRO. The BRO also promotes research within the College and publicises the achievements that are being made by researchers within the College in strengthening the research profile of the College of Business.

The BRO is distinct from the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) which operates at a University level. See the Supporting Research page for more information

Research at the RMIT College of Business covers a broad range of business discipline areas, reflecting the activities of our Schools. The College has focused on increasing its research base by supporting our established academic researchers of national and international standing and encouraging emerging researchers and scholars.

The College of Business is affiliated with a range of research partners, most notably through the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Study Centre at RMIT and our commitment to the Smart Services Cooperative Research Centre.

Asia@RMIT brings together information about research activities concentrating on Asia and facilitates the exchange of Asia-focused research ideas across RMIT University, regardless of discipline.

RMIT Research
Information about Research capabilities, research institutes, research performance, grants and funding at RMIT

School of Graduate Research
School of Graduate Research is responsible for promoting and enhancing research education and training at RMIT

Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA)
ERA is a national system, developed by the Commonwealth Government, to evaluate the quality of research in all Australian universities