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Nottingham Business School (NBS) is a triple crown accredited business school based in Nottingham, England. It is part of Nottingham Trent University and offers undergraduate, postgraduate, executive and doctoral programmes in business, management, economics, finance and related fields.
NBS was formally established in 1979. In 2010, the school opened the regenerated Newton and Arkwright project: two of the University’s flagship Grade II listed buildings were transformed into a modern complex, linked together by a glazed link building.{index=3}
NBS’s stated purpose is to deliver research and education that combines academic excellence with a positive impact on people, business and society. The school emphasises experiential learning, personalisation of the student experience and strong engagement with business, public and voluntary sectors.
The School is led by an Executive Dean (currently Professor Baback Yazdani) and supported by senior leadership. Academic activity is organised through departments including:
NBS offers a wide portfolio of programmes:
NBS has achieved the “triple crown” of international business school accreditation: EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA - a distinction held by less that 1% of business schools. The School is also recognised as a Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) Champion and accredited under the UK’s Small Business Charter for business engagement. In its curriculum and research it emphasises sustainability, ethics and responsible management.
NBS is located in the City campus of Nottingham Trent University, in central Nottingham, housed in landmark buildings (Newton Building and the Belgrave Postgraduate Centre) and modern teaching and learning facilities.
The School highlights its strong links with business, public and voluntary organisations, embedding applied consultancy projects, placements, and executive education into its portfolio.