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Get the Canberra advantage in Business, Government, and Law

The University of Canberra's Faculty of Business, Government and Law (BGL) is a key place for learning and research. Our location in Australia's capital city gives our students and staff a unique advantage. We are right at the heart of the nation's key decisions

The Faculty of Business, Government and Law consists of three schools and two research centres with the mission of Working with governments and for society. Our dedicated mission, guarantees that every research project is purpose-driven, giving you the power to generate measurable, real-world impact in social services, democracy, and responsible technology.

There are five reasons to engage with us:

1. The Canberra Factor: Connections that count: Located in Canberra, Australia’s capital and political heartland, students can take advantage of ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú’s proximity to the APS, federal and local government, small businesses and innovative start ups
2. Purpose within arm’s reach: Our research projects don't sit on a shelf; our direct access to federal government and national industry partners ensures our work immediately informs and shapes national policy and practice.
3. Education that knows your name: With BGL’s personalised approach to education, including smaller class sizes and one-on-one support, you’ll be nurtured and supported to achieve your goals both personally and professionally.
4. More than just a piece of paper: Our emphasis on hands-on learning means that students have countless opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in a range of professional workplace settings.
5. Learn from the source: Our classroom content is drawn from the research expertise of our lecturers.  Get a front row seat for world-class research that is mission-led, tackling real-world challenges in business, government, and law.

We are located in the Australia capital city that is the most affordable place to study and is officially the for quality of life.  So, whether you are wanting to learn, solve a practical problem with research or would like to give back, we are the faculty for you. Check out the Get Involved page to learn more.

The BGL strategy 2025 - 2028

Our strategy builds on our location as a place-based strength – in the nation’s capital – with a naturally close engagement with the ACT and the Commonwealth governments as well as ACT businesses and community. We also leverage our expertise in public administration, environmental governance and democratic innovations while embracing emerging strengths in socially impactful research in business, government and law. The role of inclusion and equity is central to the university’s strategy and growth will come from tertiary harmonisation, first-in-family students and purpose-driven research and education.

This strategy is our faculty's answer to the pressing challenges facing the university and the sector. Our strategy makes us optimistic about the future, because we have distinguished ourselves from our direct competitors with novel initiatives and approaches that are unique to our location, expertise and environment. The new strategy not only serves our community, it also provides a clear value proposition to our current and prospective students and partners within and beyond the ACT. We invite you to join our journey. This is ‘who we are and what we stand for’

Ambition

In our four-year strategy for the faculty, we have set our ambition to thrive and deepen connections to train and partner with the practical thought leaders in Canberra and the ACT government and business to create sustainable societies. This strategy focuses on cultivating and strengthening connections across Canberra and the ACT by partnering with government, communities and business to build capacity and foster sustainable societies. We aspire to be in the Australian top ten schools in our field.

Download the BGL strategy here