Royal Docks School of Business and Law

Explore our courses and discover a world of opportunities. Our diverse courses are designed to reflect our vibrant student community and city.

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Explore our courses and discover a world of opportunities. Our diverse courses are designed to reflect our vibrant student community and city.

Take a look at our courses

Royal Docks School of Business and Law

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The Royal Docks School of Business and Law provides real and exciting opportunities for everyone.

Our diverse programmes reflect our vibrant student community and city. We operate at the crucial intersection of business, technology, and entrepreneurial thinking, championing sustainability, equity, and social justice to actively support positive change.

Working with some of London’s most innovative businesses, we provide inspiring teaching that helps you develop your creativity, employability, and self-belief. Through practice-based learning in our new facilities and lively campuses, you'll benefit from real communities, real challenges, and the real London.

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Real career opportunities

Accelerate your career with our industry-relevant, practical courses and placements designed to keep pace with our fast-moving digital world. Through our Professional Fitness and Mental Wealth programme, you’ll develop crucial skills like critical thinking and emotional intelligence, giving you a career passport to fast-track your future success.

Real Innovation

As new technologies continue to reshape our world, we embed entrepreneurial thinking and digital proficiency in our teaching. You’ll explore the latest uses of artificial intelligence and data analytics and learn how to apply these technologies to different sectors, from fintech to cyber criminology.

Real London

Join our diverse campus communities located near the City of London and Canary Wharf, home to global corporations, innovative start-ups, Tech City, and the Royal Docks Enterprise Zone. In vibrant East London, opportunity and talent come together to create positive change.

 

The Royal Docks School of Business and Law at the University of East London has been shortlisted for Business School of the Year at the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2025 - the most prestigious awards in higher education.

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Facilities Overview

Embark on a journey of academic excellence by exploring the cutting-edge facilities at the School of Business and Law.

Explore our facilities

Our state-of-the-art learning spaces, including the Trading Floor, Strategy and Marketing Analytics Lab, Mock Court Room, and MBA Suite, are meticulously designed to foster innovation, collaboration, and an enriching educational experience. These facilities not only mirror real-world industry settings but also provide hands-on opportunities for students to apply theoretical knowledge in practical scenarios. Discover the unparalleled resources available to you and elevate your educational journey.

    Careers, Industry and Enterprise

    We are  London’s most career-led  Business School.  Pioneers of future careers, the development of  human  skills  and sustainable innovation and enterprise.

    You live in a world facing exponential change. That is why choosing a future-proof degree with a  proven  careers and  sustainability  focus is essential.

    • Our classes are immersive, practical, and never boring.  Our work-ready teaching and world-class facilities prepare our creative and adaptable students to embrace careers in future industries and  services. We give our students exposure to some of the biggest brands and names  through partnerships, placement opportunities, live project briefs, joint courses, and research collaborations.
    • Our students are  resilient and fully prepared. Our pioneering Professional Fitness and Mental Wealth Initiative  develops human skills to help you be the best you can be. Our graduates are  capable  people:  ready to embrace the unpredictable challenges and opportunities of technology driven change  to  become  effective and inspiring leaders.
    • Where entrepreneurs are supported. You will be in embedded in an entrepreneurial ecosystem with access to  funding and business support with dedicated school and university-led careers services.
    • Careers support  does not  end when you graduate. We will continue to provide opportunities for you to continually update your knowledge and ensure it remains relevant  through CPD.  There is also mentoring and coaching available  to  you through  our global alumni network  and help to establish and grow  your  professional  network.

    We are  an educational hub that reaches out to the world-leading resources on our doorstep and beyond. With a  wide range of industry links and connections, we give our students exposure to some of the biggest brands and names through partnerships like the Sustainable Digital Infrastructure Alliance, placement opportunities, live project briefs, joint courses, and research  collaborations. ​

    Are you ready to explore the life-changing possibilities of your future career? 

    Research, Impact and Innovation

    The School of Business and Law is home to high quality, industry specific, practice related world-class research originating from our staff and research centres.

    • The Centre of Innovation Management and Enterprise is a research and development centre  created by the School with the support of Martin Slark and Molex Inc. Its vision is to achieve and sustain  globally  recognised thought leadership in these two key areas.
    • The Centre for the Study of States, Markets and People promotes advanced and applied research in law, politics, sociology, history, and economics.
    • The Centre on Justice, Law and Society aims to support and develop scholarly activity, research, and research-led teaching in the school on studying law, institutions, and governance.
    • The Centre of FinTech, amongst other things, aims to carry out innovative research through observing developments in the industry and predicting the direction of the industry.
    • The Noon Centre for Equality and Diversity is a leading global hub for equality and diversity, human rights, development, and inclusive cities.

    For more information on our research interests and groups, and research degrees, visit our Research page.

    Accreditations

    Many of our courses are accredited by the relevant industry bodies. Our accreditations include:

    Alumni Community

    Our esteemed alumni are the pride of our university, embodying the pinnacle of excellence across various fields. Graduates from our school have made significant contributions to their respective industries, ranging from successful entrepreneurs and industry leaders to legal experts and innovators.

    Upon graduation and joining our Alumni Network, you can expect to stay connected with our Alumni team. The team offers various services and benefits accessible to all our graduates, irrespective of their location or chosen career path.

    As a member of our Alumni Network, you can access several benefits, including:

    • Up to a 15% discount on future professional development and postgraduate study.
    •  Exclusive access to Royal Docks School of Business and Law boot camps.
    • The Alumni Network Passport swipe card, granting you access to libraries, discounted room hire, sports facilities, and more.
    •  A complimentary subscription to our monthly e-newsletter and yearly magazine.
    • Invitations to exclusive school and university alumni events.
       
    Explore more about our Alumni Community

    Explore our subject areas

    • Business and Finance

      Our undergraduate and postgraduate business degrees are designed to provide you with the skills, qualifications and contacts you need to excel in your career.

    • Hospitality, Tourism and Events

      Our eight courses will help you to develop your technical, supervisory and managerial abilities, preparing you for the global hospitality industry.

    • Law, Justice and Policing

      Our 14 undergraduate and postgraduate law courses provide legal education that relates legal knowledge to the social context.

    Explore our short courses

    Staff

    School office

    • Executive Dean of Royal Docks School of Business and Law: Professor Fatima Annan-Diab
    • Vice Dean: Dr Shampa Roy-Mukherjee
    • Director of Impact and Innovation: Dr Muhammad Naseer Akhtar
    • Director of Careers and Enterprise: Saadiya Ahmad
    • Interim Director of Education and Experience: Madeleine Mansfield
    • Academic Manager for Student Recruitment and Marketing: Jaya Kypuram
    • School Business Manager: Suzanne McDonald
    • Deputy School Manager: Hinna Kazmi
    • Departmental Officer: Siobhan Robinson
    • Departmental Officer: Faran Hassini
    • Departmental Officer: Karen Jaramillo
    • Departmental Officer (Social Media and Marketing): Lina Alisauskaite 
    • Research Administrator/Departmental Officer: Tayler Henderson
    • Departmental Officer: Daniel Stalley
    • MBA Administrator: Anjum Sahera
    • MBA Administrator: Mounika Nagapuri
    • MBA Administrator (Maternity Cover): Shoeb Shaikh
    • IBM Administrator: Mariana De Teixeira Viana
    • School Enrichment Coordinator: Tanisha George
    • Executive Assistant to the Dean: Cora Vacaru
    • Administration Assistant (Communications): Oluwayemi Adebayo

    Department of Business Management, Entrepreneurship and Finance

    Head of Department - Dr Richard Courtney

    Accounting, Finance and Economics staff


    Business Management, Marketing and Human Resource Management staff

    Department of Law, Justice and Policing

    Head of Department - Barry Collins

    Criminology and Policing staff


    Law staff

    Department of Innovation and Management

    Head of Department – Stephen Barber

    The Institute of Hospitality and Tourism Staff:


    Strategy and Leadership Staff:

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