We design our courses with the help of both students and employers to blend theory with practice.
We aim to accelerate the world's transition to a sustainable, responsible and globally connected community by producing leaders and equipping organisations with the core knowledge, skills, innovation and values to achieve positive commercial, environmental, economic and societal impact.
Whether turning promises on climate change into action, connecting the world to opportunities in the digital revolution or understanding the changing nature of work, the workforce and workplace, the Business School brings together public, private and voluntary organisations to provide creative solutions to tackling key global challenges.
Our students are supported by subject experts to deliver high quality consultancy projects to your organisation.
Teesside Business Clinic offers tailored consultancy services to small businesses, social enterprises, sole traders and start-ups in the Tees Valley - free of charge.
We have built an impressive reputation working with leading employers such as Middlesbrough Football Club, PD Ports, Greggs, Iceland, Nifco and amec
Our alumni have gone on to achieve high level positions at organisations such as The Bank of New York, Goldman Sachs and Delta Airlines
Put the kettle on, get comfortable and join Dr Noel Dennis as he chats to a range influential and inspirational business leaders and academics.
More than 50 students and delegates have been welcomed to Teesside Airport to learn about career opportunities in the aviation sector and see first-hand the airport’s transformation.
19 Jan 2023 Business
Dean
Warren is responsible for the overall strategic development of the School. He has developed and grown a wide range of successful partnerships in Europe and across Asia and Southeast Asia; focusing on student recruitment and trans-national education partnerships.
Associate Dean (Enterprise & Knowledge Exchange)
Ben Fisher leads all aspects of research, business and enterprise in the School including REF, research centre and research group management, postgraduate research, commercial income generation, employability and managing external partnerships.
Associate Dean (Learning & Teaching)
Elaine has a passion for transforming lives through education. Her discipline provides a focus in the areas of strategy, leadership and organisational behaviour, and as a current student herself, she is completing a doctorate in transdisciplinary practice with a focus on the search for excellence in learning and teaching. She has spent the last 11 years working with our students in the Business School and now dedicates her work to leading the learning and teaching strategy in the School to achieve positive outcomes for our students, communities and wider stakeholders.
Associate Dean (Marketing & Student Recruitment)
Noel is a professional jazz musician and founder and former co-editor of Arts and the Market (formally Arts Marketing an International Journal). Noel is an advocate of adopting creative methods in the classroom. He uses his musical experience to offer a creative approach to business education - specifically strategic management, entrepreneurship and leadership. Noel is the strategic lead for the School's marketing and student recruitment portfolio.
Associate Dean (International)
Simon Lynch leads the School's international portfolio of activities . Simon has worked at the University for 25 years with breaks to work in Sri Lanka and in Botswana. Simon's interests include international development, artificial intelligence and complexity.
School Manager
Richard joined Teesside University International Business School in 2018, bringing to the role a wealth of experience from previous roles in the education sector. As a member of the senior executive team he is responsible for monitoring the budget for income and expenditure, as well as managing resources such as staffing and facilities.
School Registrar
Helen has carved out a long standing career at Teesside University and brings with her a wealth of experience and knowledge. Helen became a School Register in 2017 and joined Teesside University International Business School in October 2019. She is responsible for supporting the Dean in the management of academic and student activities through the student journey, and supporting the academic quality assurance of the student learning experience.