Strategic priorities

Monash Business School is a global academy for leaders, innovators and change-makers. Internationally recognised for excellence in research and education, it is ranked among the most prestigious and highly regarded Business Schools in the world.

With the School of Business at Monash University Malaysia, it forms the Faculty of Business and Economics, one of ten discipline-based faculties at Monash University.

In alignment with our purpose, vision and values, and the University’s strategic plan Impact 2030, we are committed to excellent, international, enterprising and inclusive education and research, informed by deep engagement with our stakeholders, including industry, government and the not-for-profit sector.

Our virtuous cycle

Our goal is for a self-sustaining virtuous cycle in which our education, research and engagement drive and support one another while creating impact and value for the communities we serve.

Monash Business School Creating a thriving, equitable and sustainable future for all. Education, research, engagement. Impact and value to our communities.

Our strategic priorities 2023 – 2025

1. Excellent education

At Monash we develop our graduates to have a generational impact on our world with rich educational experiences; inspiring educators; transformative teaching and learning; and excellent degrees and programs offered through a range of modalities including online and face-to-face.

2. Excellent and impactful research

Driven to have a positive impact on people and the planet, Monash research seeks to create understanding and innovation through local, national and international collaboration. At Monash Business School we are committed to research excellence and research that has a beneficial impact on society beyond academia by offering diverse research career paths.

Our researchers are world-renowned leaders in their disciplines, publishing in the highest quality journals for maximum scholarly impact. The School’s incentive structures reward excellence and encourage academics to develop careers aligned with individual interests through a diversity of performance standards including publications, grant income and research impact.

The School’s Research Impact Framework places central importance on partnering with industry, government and communities to design and conduct research. This approach transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries and encourages programmatic and purpose-led research designed to contribute to Monash University’s Impact 2030 agenda.

3. Internationally partnered and globally connected

A network of international research and education partnerships; deep industry, community and government collaborations; and influential alumni networks underpin Monash Business School’s reputation as a global leader in research, education and engagement. The School’s International Strategy aims to build on existing relationships and seek new university and industry partnerships, globally, to provide mutual benefits for us and our partners, and opportunities for our students and faculty members to extend their connections globally.

4. Deeply engaged

With a long and rich history of industry engagement, we aim to be a trusted partner to business, government, community and philanthropic organisations to solve global problems and empower communities.

5. A commitment to capability, diversity and inclusion

Monash Business School is committed to being an employer of choice, valued for its diverse, inclusive and vibrant culture. With state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities, a rich range of development opportunities and an extensive recognition and reward program, staff have the opportunity to thrive and be at the forefront of their discipline and profession.