University of Kent

Kent Business School is the business school of the University of Kent, serving students, employers, and organisations that want practical business education, research insight, and applied support. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate study, an MBA, and a range of business-facing services that connect academic expertise with real-world challenges. The school positions itself as a research-intensive, internationally recognised business school with a strong emphasis on responsible management, employability, and sustainable business. Its website highlights triple accreditation, strong subject rankings, and a commitment to creating better business for a better tomorrow through teaching, research, and partnerships. Core Values Sustainability : The school repeatedly frames its teaching, research, and partnerships around creating a socially and environmentally sustainable future. Responsibility : It emphasises responsible leadership and sustainable management practices as central to business education and executive development. Innovation : Research, consultancy, and student projects are presented as ways to generate innovative solutions and support long-term growth. Employability : The school highlights practical experience, placements, consultancy projects, and industry engagement to help students and organisations achieve better outcomes. Collaboration : Its model depends on working with businesses, public bodies, academics, and students to turn knowledge into impact. Unique Aspects Triple accreditation : Kent Business School is accredited by EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA, a status held by only a small share of business schools worldwide. Research intensity : The school states that 80% of its research was rated world leading or internationally excellent in REF 2021. Strong subject recognition : It reports top-100 global rankings for its Masters in Marketing and Masters in Supply Chain Management in QS Business Masters World Rankings 2026. Applied business partnerships : The school has delivered knowledge transfer partnerships and consultancy work with organisations including Eurostar, Parker Steel, Priority Freight, Kent County Council, and Turner Contemporary. Multi-campus presence : KBS operates across both Canterbury and Medway, giving it reach across two University of Kent campuses.