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Our future

In the next 6 decades, we aim to attain a Top 50 global business school ranking by enhancing research and teaching excellence and graduate employability. We will continue to meet the challenges and demands of the ever-changing global business education landscape and take forward our learnings by integrating cutting-edge technology, contemporary business practices, and leading research into our programmes. 

Education and collaboration

Collaboration will remain at the head of our approach to education. We will continue to seek opportunities to develop partnerships with overseas education providers while we continue to expand our executive education and global thought leadership. Business and industry engagement is a fundamental pillar of our strategic vision, underpinning research impact, teaching relevance, and global influence. We will evolve our stakeholder engagement strategy in response to technological advancements, shifting industry needs, and global market dynamics. 

The expansion of our executive education and professional development programmes - including micro-credentials, degree apprenticeships, and CPD tailored to regional business needs - will position us as the leading business school for regional economic development, sustainability, and entrepreneurship.     

Local and global connectivity 

Guided by the philosophy of “local to global” we aspire to remain at the forefront of global business education and research while honouring our rich heritage. Through a steadfast commitment to quality, innovation, and transformation, we will continue to inspire the next generation of leaders, shaping industries and societies worldwide. We will do this by strengthening our global strategic partnerships. 

In enterprise and innovation, we will strive to think globally and act locally. Our contributions to the space industry through our European Space Laboratory status will provide new opportunities for innovation and knowledge transfer. This work will also benefit initiatives such as Smart & Scale, supporting North-East SMEs, including those in the growing space sector. Our research will continue to drive impactful outcomes for businesses and organisations of all sizes and across all geographies. 

Engagement and research 

We will prioritise research with policy and industry impact. Research will strengthen our engagement. On a regional level our insights into sustainability and Net Zero business transformation will help drive the North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub and the Tees Valley Hydrogen Initiative. The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Space Research Centre (SPARC) with the School’s input on space policy and sustainability policies will show impact on a multi-national and global scale.  

We aim to be a global top five business school for sustainability research and space business innovation. Alongside these we will build on research strengths to be a leading school in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investment, green finance, carbon markets and circular economy innovations. Our agenda will focus on artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation, and data-driven decision-making, addressing how AI reshapes business strategy, leadership, and financial decision-making. We will deliver a holistic research-informed view on the future of work will examine workforce automation, digital competencies, and AI-assisted leadership. 

Join us as we redefine what is possible in business education worldwide.