Research

The environment and climate emergency presents humanity with its greatest challenge. Sustaining the resources that make business possible, whilst prioritising the needs of the natural world is our first responsibility. At the University of Exeter Business School we are rising to this challenge.

Much of our research is focused on examining the ways that business can have a positive impact on the environment. We believe that it is time to fundamentally reconsider how organisations embed environmental sustainability into their operations and decision making – before it is too late.

• Learn more about our environmental sustainability expertise

In an era of unprecedented change, the need for organisations to demonstrate responsible leadership has never been greater. 

Through interdisciplinary collaboration we are exploring workplace dynamics and societal disparities, forging pathways to greater inclusivity, equity, and sustainable practices. Our research aims not just to provide solutions to immediate challenges but to lay the groundwork for a fairer and more resilient future, where everyone has equal opportunities.

• Learn more about our responsible leadership expertise

The digital age has revolutionised how businesses operate. Our research is at the forefront of examining how organisations can harness technological transformation in a socially responsible way.

We examine the ethical considerations of new technologies, exploring the ways in which digital connectivity is changing how we interact with one another - and conduct business.

• Learn more about our technological transformation expertise

Our suite of executive training and development programmes relate to our core themes of expertise in responsible leadership, technological transformation and environmental sustainability.

• Executive Education »
• Circular Economy Masterclass »
• Help to Grow Management »
• Custom Programmes »
• The Exeter MBA »
• The Exeter DBA » 
• Degree Apprenticeships »

Explore a comprehensive list of our research staff at the University of Exeter Business School, each highlighting a varied range of expertise. Uncover details about their unique research interests and areas of proficiency.

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Our School is grouped into departments and subject themes, each with its own specialist knowledge, research centres and events.

• Department of Economics »
• Department of Finance & Accounting »
• Department of Management »

The School's research centres are interdisciplinary groupings of our researchers who are working with private or public sector organisations to solve global issues.

• Centre for Entrepreneurship »
• Centre for Innovation in Business Education »
• Centre for Simulation, Analytics, and Modelling (CSAM) »
• Exeter Centre for Social Networks (ECSN) »
• Exeter Centre for Leadership (ExCL) »
• The Exeter Sustainable Finance Centre (ESF) »
• Initiative in the Digital Economy at Exeter (INDEX) »
• Land, Environment, Economics and Policy Institute (LEEP) »
• Research Methods Centre (RMC) »
• Tax Administration Research Centre (TARC) »
• The Exeter Centre for Circular Economy (ECCE) »

Our faculty's recent publications feature a compilation of journals in which our researchers publish, along with editorships held by members of the School.

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• Finance and Accounting »
• Management »

Business and Management Studies

 92% of our Business and Management research is world leading or internationally excellent

 100% of our Business and Management research has internationally excellent impact

 We are 9th in the UK for our Business and Management research in the REF 2021**

Economics and Econometrics

 More than 91% of our Economics and Econometrics outputs are internationally excellent

 We are 17th in the UK for our world-leading Economics and Econometrics research

*Results based on research rated 4* and 3*
**Based on GPA score