University of Bath School of Management

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Practical solutions for organizations

As one of the UK's top business Schools we are keenly aware of the need for the academic pursuit of management knowledge to be relevant to the needs of the business world. Through our research into a broad spectrum of organizations, large, small, private, public, UK and international, we have an extensive bank of knowledge. We apply this knowledge in a highly cost-efficient way, by researching business problems, applying our knowledge, experience and the latest management theories to help organizations develop practical solutions to their problems.

More than academics

Whilst we are proud of our academic credentials we are also more than just academics, most of our faculty have worked in non-academic organizations and bring a wealth of practical business experience to their work. We also apply our academic knowledge and our business experience to what we teach on our programmes, and through our contacts with our own Executive students, well-placed alumni and partner organizations we retain strong links with the business world. We are aware of what is happening across the entire field of management, not just in one industry sector or functional specialism, and this knowledge gives us a privileged position which we seek to use for the benefit of the business world.

Identifying new ways of working

We are committed to ensuring that the research work we do helps organizations to find real business solutions, we offer an external viewpoint and are not afraid to challenge long held assumptions that we encounter in organizations. We help to identify new ways of working, offering the latest management theories and knowledge of how they work in practice.

Proven ability

We have proven capability in delivering solutions to organizations and we enjoy the challenges that different environments and cultures bring. We are adept at working within the uncertainties and complexities of the business world.