Business Schools in an Age of Globalisation

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to consider the role of the business school now and in the future. Design/methodology/approach – The paper takes the form of an editorial review and argument. Findings – The paper acknowledges the impact of globalization and “marketization” on business schools. Research limitations/implications – The editorial offers scope for accounting academics to engage with the university and protect against business school corporatization and/or privatization. This is an important issue in higher education, not only in Australia, but internationally. Originality/value – The paper provides important empirical data and research information to scholars in the interdisciplinary accounting field of research about the future for business schools.