Welcome to the Newcastle Graduate School of Business (NGSB)

At the NGSB and the Faculty of Business and Law, we are delighted to have you study with us as the next step in your business career. As the University of Newcastle's specialist provider of postgraduate business programs, we pride ourselves on our wide range of international, professionally-focused, industry-relevant programs offered through flexible study options. You have made the right choice for your career.

Bringing business to you

At NGSB, we teach only postgraduate business programs, which means that we can focus on the specific needs of graduates and professionals in business fields. Our teaching staff are drawn not only from the high-quality academics of the University of Newcastle, but also from the world of business and the professions, giving you the up close and personal interaction with business that is so important in today's job market.

Top-class facilities and support services in a central location

Our quality programs are matched by our facilities and support for students, and by the personal attention and interaction that is part of the NGSB experience. As a student at the NGSB, you'll have access to the best facilities to support you in every aspect of your study. Our friendly academic and support staff are focused on student needs, providing you with personal support and guidance throughout your time at NGSB.

I strongly encourage you to take advantage of the various programs developed to help you perform at an excellent level in your academic and professional endeavours. These include the Skills Enhancement Program, the Peer Mentoring Program, the Career Mentoring Program and the Employment Skills Development Program.

You will have access to computer commons, break-out rooms, a student social club and organised social activities, a student one-stop hub dealing with all administrative matters, and a library - all at the one location in the dynamic city of Newcastle.

International connections

Studying with us not only allows you to extend your skills, but also gives you the opportunity to join a vibrant and diverse student community from around the globe. Whether you choose to study with us in Australia at our locations in Newcastle and Sydney, offshore at one of our locations in Singapore, Hong Kong or Kuala Lumpur, or online through Gradschool.com, your program will allow you to connect with an international network of business-minded peers. If you are coming to us as an exchange student, you will have the opportunity to study in internationally accredited programs while experiencing life in Australia.

Giving you real-world skills

At NGSB, we value experience-based learning. You can interact with local businesses through our 'meet the manager' series and through our business consulting unit in the MBA program. Our courses are professionally accredited so you can take your degree with you anywhere.

As the Director of NGSB, I strongly believe that the relationship forged with our students, and between our students, is a valuable one. We aim to continue the NGSB experience after graduation, as a valued partner in your life long education. Our large, active Alumni network positioned around the world embodies the people-focused values we encourage at the NGSB.

I welcome you to the NGSB and wish you success for your studies and your future career.

Dr Guilherme Pires
Director
Newcastle Graduate School of Business