Business schools in an age of globalization

Abstract

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.