King’s Business School

About King’s Business School

King’s Business School is an academic department and faculty within King’s College London, located in London, United Kingdom. Established in 2017, the school operates as a constituent part of the university, building upon a long history of management and business education previously housed within the School of Social Science and Public Policy. As a faculty of King’s College London, it functions under the university's governance structures and shares the institution's historical charter. The school is situated at Bush House, a landmark building on the Strand Campus in central London, which serves as the primary hub for its teaching, research, and administrative operations.

The academic structure of King’s Business School is organized around several key departments and subject groups, covering disciplines such as accounting, finance, banking, management, marketing, and international business. The school offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs, including Bachelor of Science (BSc) degrees in subjects like International Management, Economics, and Finance. At the postgraduate level, it provides Master of Science (MSc) programs and doctoral research degrees (PhD). The curriculum is designed to integrate theoretical business concepts with practical applications, often incorporating quantitative analysis and social science methodologies into the study of organizational behavior and global economic systems.

Research activity at the school is categorized into several thematic groups, which focus on areas such as banking and finance, work and organizations, marketing and consumption, and public services management. Faculty members conduct empirical research that contributes to academic journals and policy discussions. The school maintains a focus on the intersection between business practices and societal impact, exploring topics such as corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and the management of public sector institutions. These research outputs are frequently aligned with the broader interdisciplinary approach of King’s College London, which emphasizes the application of academic inquiry to address contemporary global challenges.

The facilities at the Bush House campus provide students and staff with access to lecture theaters, seminar rooms, and collaborative study spaces. As part of the wider King’s College London infrastructure, students have access to the university’s library services, including the Maughan Library, as well as digital resources and specialized databases required for business and financial research. The location in central London facilitates engagement with nearby financial districts and professional institutions, providing students with opportunities for industry networking and internships. The school also integrates digital learning technologies to support its hybrid and remote teaching requirements where applicable.

Regarding accreditation, King’s Business School holds the 'Triple Crown' status, having been awarded accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Association of MBAs (AMBA), and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS). These accreditations are granted by independent international bodies that evaluate business schools based on criteria including faculty qualifications, curriculum quality, research output, and student experience. These designations serve as external benchmarks for the school’s academic standards and operational processes, ensuring that its degree programs meet specific international requirements for business education.

The school operates within the regulatory framework of the United Kingdom’s higher education sector. King’s College London, as a public research university, is registered with the Office for Students (OfS), which serves as the principal regulator for higher education in England. The university is also a member of the Russell Group, an association of 24 public research universities in the United Kingdom. This affiliation provides the school with a structure for collaborative research, institutional funding, and alignment with national standards for academic rigor and student outcomes. The school’s internal quality assurance procedures are subject to the university's broader policies on academic governance.

Students at King’s Business School participate in a variety of extracurricular activities and professional development programs designed to supplement their formal education. These include student-led societies, business competitions, and career services provided by the university. The career service offers guidance on employability, CV development, and connections with recruiters across various sectors, including banking, consultancy, and government. By leveraging the university’s alumni network and its central London location, the school provides a bridge between academic study and the professional labor market, with graduates typically entering roles in both the private and public sectors globally.

As a faculty within a large multi-disciplinary university, King’s Business School benefits from the cross-pollination of ideas across different departments, such as law, political economy, and computer science. This interdisciplinary environment is a defining feature of the school’s educational model. Students are often encouraged to engage with elective modules from other faculties, reflecting an approach to business education that considers the broader political, legal, and technological contexts in which organizations operate. This structural integration with the wider college ensures that the business curriculum remains grounded in the liberal arts and sciences tradition of King’s College London.