University of Huddersfield Business School

The University of Huddersfield Business School is a school of the University of Huddersfield in West Yorkshire. It consists of five academic departments: Accountancy & Finance; Law (known as the Law School); People, Management and Organisations; Logistics, Operations and Hospitality Management and Strategy, Marketing and Economics.^[1] In addition, the School has a Business Placement Unit and a Learning Development Group.

The Building

The School was newly opened in September 2010. Its construction was funded by a £16.5 million investment from the University. The School has four floors, containing several teaching rooms, computer labs, toilet facilities, a cafe, staff offices (for all component departments of the School) and a main reception.^[2]

The Staff

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The Dean of the School is Professor Chris Cowton.
The Head of the Department of Accountancy and Finance is Wilma Teviotdale.
The acting Head of Law School is Sean Curley.
The Head of the Department of People, Management and Organisations is Janet Handley.
The Head of the Department of Strategy, Marketing & Economics is Dr John Anchor.
The Head of the Department of Logistics, Operations and Hospitality Management is Professor Samir Dani

Awards

The University was awarded a Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade in 2013. The award specifically recognised the growth in international students in the Business School and the quality of support provided for those students.

Notes

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