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Bond Business School

There is an air of innovation and excitement that emanates from the Bond Business School. Combining the knowledge of industry leaders and world-class academics with state-of-the-art facilities, it’s where learners hone their skills in preparation for a fulfilling career. We are widely acknowledged as a sector leader when it comes to research, teaching quality, and our award-winning student experience.

Bond Business School is founded on a collaborative approach to business that serves our students well as they progress through their degrees. By linking students’ ideas and passion for business with experienced industry professionals, we’re setting them up for success.

Mission

Building tomorrow's business leaders, one by one.

You'll learn from the very best, whether you're studying accounting, actuarial science, finance, entrepreneurship, data analytics, hotel and tourism management, sport management, marketing or another specialisation. You'll hone the right skills ahead of entering the ever-evolving career landscape.

Every student has access to a huge range of opportunities, from career development services to study tours, our exclusive mentorship program, and even an Australian-first business incubator Transformer. We are committed to developing graduates who will emerge as impactful, ethical and relevant leaders of society.

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Ranked in the top 2% of business schools in the world and with 90% of subjects featuring work-integrated learning, the data shows Bond Business School is one of the best in its class. Let Bond alumna Lizzie show you how we're building tomorrow's business leaders, today.

Facilities that set us apart

We’re home to some of the most innovative business education facilities in Australia— from our Transformer hub, which helps students take their ideas from inception to reality, to our FinTech hub, which allows students to execute deals and manage portfolios on live-market Bloomberg Terminals. These are just two of a number of resources to help you along the way.

DISCOVER BUSINESS FACILITIES

Bond Business School ranks in the top 2 per cent of business schools in the world.*

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Preparing for the future of business

Our expert academics and industry partners know how crucial it is to adapt to the rapidly changing world of business. We are known for our strong connection to industry and ability to adapt our programs and teaching to the changing world of work. From a breadth of overseas study tour opportunities, through to bringing industry professionals into the classroom for real-world learning applications, and a focus on enabling enriching work experience and internship opportunities, Bond Business School graduates stand out.

Explore our study areas

Actuarial science and data analytics

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Business, commerce and entrepreneurship

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Our rankings

How we rate

As one of Australia’s premier business schools, we strive to offer a student experience and graduate outcomes that reflect the broader University’s longstanding reputation for excellence. 

Where our graduates are now

Where our graduates are now

Bond Business School graduates have gone on to work in a huge array of industries, both across Australia and all over the world. Here’s how our exceptionally skilled alumni stack up…

Building Tomorrow's Business Leaders

Connected to industry

Connected to industry

Bond Business School breaks down the barriers between the classroom and the boardroom. Our corporate connections help develop industry-relevant programs, guide our research focus, facilitate class projects, and deliver career opportunities for students. We have a broad range of affiliate organisations we work with, as well as industry advisory boards. By lending their support, expertise and influence, the boards seek to facilitate the achievement of our mission and objectives, and their extensive networks ensure our students are up-to-date with the industry’s latest trends. 

BBT Partnership

Bond Business School is proud of its longstanding partnership with Business Breakthrough University (BBT), founded by globally renowned management strategist Dr Kenichi Ohmae. Since co-developing the innovative BBT Global Leadership MBA in 2001, the two institutions have worked together to deliver an executive education program tailored to the evolving needs of Japanese business leaders. The program has produced around 1500 graduates and stands as a testament to the strength of the Bond-BBT alliance. Dr Ohmae, who has served as an Honorary Adjunct Professor and Trustee of Bond University, continues to be a valued member of the Bond community, fostering meaningful ties between Australia and Japan through education and leadership development.

Bond Business School Advisory Board

The Advisory Board comprises esteemed industry leaders and academics who provide strategic counsel and insights to support Bond Business School’s mission.

See our current Advisory Board Members
BBS Advisory Board Members
Dr Jennifer CroninChair, Bond Business School Advisory Board (2026)
Non-Executive Director, The Star Gold Coast Property Board
Victor Hoog Antink AMImmediate Past Chair (2013 – 2025)
Bond Business School Advisory Board
Professor Robin Gauld Executive Dean, Bond Business School
Makarand ParulkarFaculty Business Director, Bond Business School
Ros Curtis AMPrincipal, St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School, Queensland
Sarah ElseyActuary, IAG, Sydney
Professor Dr Michael FrenkelProfessor, WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management, Germany
Richard GreenExecutive Director - Head of Institutional Clients, Gallantree, Queensland
Shane KennellyManaging Director, Kennelly Constructions, Queensland
Robert DunlopSenior Managing Director, Macquarie Capital, Queensland
Dr Greg StrydomChief Operating Officer, Frizelle Sunshine Automotive Group, Gold Coast
Neeti Mehta ShuklaCo-founder and Social Impact Officer, Automation Anywhere, USA
Umah RanchigodaDeputy Chief Executive Officer, Springfield City Group, Queensland
Richard RichardsCFO, Seven Group Holdings, Sydney
Rick Smith Professor of Practise and Executive Advisor to the Dean, Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
Saya KobayashSenior Marketing Manager, Riso Jitsugyo Co. Ltd, Japan

Bond Business School networking events

Business Links

Business Links, supported by CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand, is a series of informative presentations from local and international business experts. The events aim to provide topical, thought-provoking sessions and networking opportunities for business professionals and the local community.  

Bond Business Leaders Forum

An exclusive series of panel presentations from high-profile Australian and International business leaders. Hosted by the Bond Business School, Bond Business Leaders Forums provide invaluable development and networking opportunities for not only current students but business professionals, the local community and beyond.  

See our recent keynote speakers
  • Dr. Michael O’Neill, Honorary Adjunct Associate Professor, Bond University and Fund Manager at Investors Mutual Limited
  • Emeritus Professor Ron Bird, Australian National University and Research Director at Portfolio Construction Forum
  • Professor Deborah Ralston, Member, Future Fund Board of Guardians, RBA Payments System Board, Non-Executive Director SMSF Association, Professorial Fellow at Monash University
  • Mr. Jeremy Cooper, Former Chairman, Retirement Income at Challenger Limited
  • Amelia Evans - CEO, Queensland Airports Limited
  • Jessica Mellor - COO, The Star Gold Coast  
  • John O'Shea - General Manager, The Langham and Jewel Residences, Gold Coast
  • Usman Khawaja, Shane Warne Men's Test Player of the Year & Bond University MBA student
  • Steven Stern, Custodian of the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method & Professor of Data Science, Bond University
  • Bruce Oxenford, Former International Cricket Council umpire
  • David Baxby, Co-Founder Coogee Capital
  • Antony Ceravolo, Director Ceravolo Group
  • Kate Vidgen, Senior Managing Director, Green Investment Group
  • Kenny Habul, CEO and President, SunEnergy1  
  • Maxine Horne, CEO, Vita Group Limited
  • Michael Cameron, CEO and Managing Director, Suncorp Group
  • John O'Sullivan, Managing Director of Tourism Australia
  • John Borghetti, CEO of Virgin Australia
  • John Cantwell AO, Former Deputy Chief, Australian Army
  • Lance Hockridge, CEO of Aurizon
  • Lyndon Terracini, Artistic Director of Opera Australia
  • Mark Steinert, CEO of Stockland
  • Steve Sargent, Former CEO of GE Australian & New Zealand
  • David Murray AO, ex-CEO Commonwealth Bank of Australia
  • Tony Shepherd AO, Director of Menzies Research Centre
  • Mark Sowerby, Queensland's Chief Entrepreneur
  • Clare Sultmann, Mayor of Noosa Shire Council
  • Kylie Munnich, CEO Screen Queensland
  • Jan McCormick, CEO Major Events QLD
  • Matt Burgess, CEO Evolve Sports Group 

Accreditations

Bond is one of only seven universities in Australia, and the only one in Queensland, to offer Actuaries Institute accredited actuarial science programs. Bond also has recognition agreements with the Society of Actuaries (worldwide).

Bond Business School is among less than 7 per cent of the world’s 13,000 business programs to have earned accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and less than 2 per cent have earned European Foundation for Management Development's (EFMD) European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) accreditation. Bond Business School is both AACSB and EQUIS accredited placing us in the top 2 per cent of business schools in the world.*

Bond Business School is also one of four universities in Australia that are members of the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), a tangible statement of the significant contribution our programs make to graduate management education.

Focus on research

Bond Business School is driven by a focus on three research pillars that develop and produce impactful, relevant graduates and future leaders. These pillars reference critical attributes that are widely identified as necessary for the leaders of tomorrow. Our teaching is research-based by leading academics in their field. See our research collectives, centres and groups below.

Research at Bond Business

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Entrepreneurship and family enterprise

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Governance, Accountability and Purpose (GAP) Research Group

Read more about Governance, Accountability and Purpose (GAP) Research Group

Centre for Data Analytics

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Our past Deans

The past Deans of the Bond Business School have each left notable contributions to the history of the faculty.

Emeritus Professor Terry O'Neill, May 2016 - November 2024
Headshot of Dr Terry O'Neil, Executive Dean of BBS
Professor Mark Hirst, November 2010 - May 2016
Photograph of past Dean of BBS, Professor Mark Hirst
Professor George Earl, May 2008 - August 2009
Photograph of past Dean of BBS, Professor George Earl
Professor Garry Marchant, October 2004 - May 2005
Photograph of past Dean of BBS, Professor Gary Marchant
Professor David R. Goodwin, December 2000 - April 2003
Photograph of past Dean of BBS, Professor David R Goodwin
Professor Raymond P. Byron, December 1997 - December 2000
Photograph of past Dean of BBS, Professor Raymond P Byron
Professor Ashley W. Goldsworthy AO OBE, March 1991 - September 1997
Past Dean of BBS, Professor Ashley W Goldsworthy
Professor Kenneth J. Moores AM, May 1989 - December 1990
Photograph of past Dean of BBS, Professor Kenneth J Moores