About us

The College of Business, Law and Governance is dedicated to developing well-rounded leaders who are not only academically prepared but also attuned to the real-world challenges and opportunities present in the Asia Pacific region and beyond.

Our research is dedicated to business and economic transformations, as well as law reform and justice, to address crucial societal issues with far-reaching impacts.

The College’s multi-location, multi-national platform brings together expertise from regional Australia, a capital city, and an island nation to provide a distinctive educational experience for students and the opportunities for the communities served to draw on our international research expertise. Singapore's dynamic business landscape, Brisbane's* status as the capital of Queensland, and Townsville and Cairns being major regional centres overlooking the Great Barrier Reef and tropical rainforests provide an unparalleled environment for holistic learning.

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Our Strategy

Our College is committed to supporting the continued development of our communities economically, socially and culturally across our diverse locations in Brisbane, Cairns, Singapore and Townsville.  Discover more about our strategic priority areas below, and explore our 2024-2028 Strategy to learn how these priorities guide our vision, decision-making, and long-term direction.

1. Continuously improve teaching quality and the student experience in all attendance modes and locations.

2. Embed industry in the curriculum and increase opportunities for Work Integrated Learning.

3. Increase the number of Australian Indigenous and non-traditional students studying business and law.

4. Create a single international cohort model enabled by technology and promote student mobility.

5. Implement measures to improve retention and success in both undergraduate and postgraduate . coursework programs.

1. Support academic staff to increase research activity and quality of outputs.

2. Strengthen engaged research that emphasises scholarly and societal impact.

3. Increase applications for industry sponsored and externally resourced research funding.

1. Foster a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace and learning environment that brings a sense of belonging.

2. Provide opportunities for staff and students to contribute to the operational and intellectual life of the College.

3. Undertake workforce planning and professional development programs to enhance diverse representation in academic leadership.

1. Support employability in the regions by retaining local talent and upskilling and re-skilling the local workforce.

2. Partner with industry and community to support engaged research and learning.

3. Explore opportunities for broader regional engagement including rural, remote and Indigenous communities, to grow workforce capacity for sustainable economic and social development.

1. Increase student enrolments both domestically and internationally across all campuses.

2. Diversify revenue sources through commercial opportunities.

3. Increase international partnerships to grow student articulations.

4. Develop new multi-modal course offerings to increase accessibility to a wider range of potential students.

5. Increase visibility and activity in central business districts.

6. Support Academy priorities of workload allocation and academic staff profile.

Academic quality and learning outcomes

We are committed to supporting students enrolled in our business programs to succeed throughout their studies and beyond graduation. Central to this commitment is delivering a high-quality education that equips graduates with the knowledge and skills needed to meet real-world challenges.

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Our People

Our people are dedicated educators, researchers, and industry professionals committed to empowering the next generation of leaders. With a passion for innovation and real-world impact, we foster a collaborative and supportive learning environment.

Meet our executive team and staff

* James Cook University partners with Russo Higher Education Pty Ltd to deliver the programs available at our Brisbane campus.