School of Management

School of Management

The School of Management offers industry-relevant programs and impactful research in business management, entrepreneurship, and social change.

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Welcome from the Dean

The School of Management offers high-quality programs in business management, international business, entrepreneurship, strategy and innovation, and human resource management. Guided by principles of socially responsible management, global sustainability, and an entrepreneurial mindset, we prepare our graduates to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.

Our applied research addresses complex challenges, focusing on people, organisations and work, entrepreneurship and innovation, and social change, ensuring our work creates meaningful, real-world impact.

The development of our programs and activities is informed by prominent alumni and business leaders who sit on our Industry Advisory Board, ensuring our programs are relevant to industry requirements. Active adjunct professors from industry and academia further enhance the work of the School. 

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is embedded across all our programs, enabling students to gain practical experience. This industry perspective provides an invaluable opportunity to build social and professional networks during their studies and gives them a clear edge over competitors in the job market upon graduation. 

For our MBA and EMBA students, consulting courses provide hands-on involvement in real industry projects, supported by expert academics, alumni, and industry mentors.

Beyond this, the School also actively engages with the community, schools and education providers, and professional bodies, businesses, governments, and research centres across Australia and our global locations to help run impactful projects, fostering collaboration, and contributing to broader societal and industry progress.

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Programs and teaching 

The School of Management offers diverse undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs, focusing on business management, entrepreneurship, and social change. Our programs emphasise practical experience through Work Integrated Learning, real-world projects, and strong industry connections, preparing students for successful careers in a rapidly evolving global environment.

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Research 

The School of Management is dedicated to excellence in applied research, focusing on real-world global challenges in areas like entrepreneurship, social change, leadership, and people and organisational development. Our research aims to drive innovation and social impact, addressing complex issues and contributing valuable insights to both industry and academia.

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Industry 

The School of Management fosters strong industry partnerships, ensuring our programs meet the evolving needs of students and the business community. The development of all our programs and activities is informed prominent alumni and members of the business and research community who sit on the School’s Industry Advisory Boards.

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People

The School of Management boasts a diverse team of academic members, professional staff, and adjunct professors. Our people bring a blend of academic excellence and real-world experience, ensuring programs are relevant, impactful, and aligned with both academic and industry needs.

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Ranked 6th in the world

RMIT is currently ranked 6th in the world for Business Administration and in the top 200 for Management in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ShanghaiRankings).

Ranked No. 1 in Australia

RMIT’s Master of International Business (MIB) program is ranked No. 16 in the world and No. 1 in Australia for Trade Programme Content in the 2025 QS International Trade Rankings.

News

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RMIT strengthens collaboration with Kenya Ports Authority
Business and Entrepreneurship
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RMIT University has strengthened its partnership with the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) through the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a milestone in ongoing collaboration between the two institutions.

2025 Best of Business and Law Awards (BoBLA)

RMIT celebrates outstanding student achievement at Best of Business and Law Awards
Business and Entrepreneurship
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RMIT University has recognised its highest‑achieving students at the 2025 Best of Business and Law Awards (BoBLA), celebrating excellence across the College of Business and Law.

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Beyond the pitch: the mental health benefits of girls’ sport
Health
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A surge in girls’ soccer participation, driven by the Matildas’ success and growing national momentum, is delivering benefits well beyond the pitch, with new research highlighting its role in supporting adolescent mental health.

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RMIT students mix with sporting industry at inaugural Business of Sport Symposium
Business and Entrepreneurship
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This month, students from RMIT’s Essendon Education Academy (EEA) and Melbourne Cricket Education Academy (MCEA) attended the inaugural Business of Sport Symposium, mixing with representatives from across the Australian sporting landscape.

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Our location

The School of Management is based at the heart of the Melbourne City campus, and teaches across two buildings within the College of Business and Law,Building 80 at 445 Swanston St & Building 13 at 405 Russell St.
 
Postal Address: GPO Box 2476, Melbourne 3001, VIC, Australia
General School Enquiries:SoM.execsupport@rmit.edu.au

Student help (Business Connect)
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RMIT's College of Business and Law is an accredited member of AACSB International (AACSB) – the world’s largest business education alliance.

AACSB accreditation is a globally recognised standard of excellence for business schools, with members in over 100 countries and territories. It signifies a commitment to quality, continuous improvement and high-quality business education.

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RMIT’s College of Business and Law is proud to be a Signatory Member of The Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) – a United Nations-supported initiative. 

We are committed to embedding the seven principles of PRME to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through our research, teaching and learning and partnerships.

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

Learn more about our commitment to Indigenous cultures