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Partnerships and Collaborations

The Faculty of Business and Law builds impactful partnerships across industry, government, and community to drive real-world solutions, innovative research, and positive change. Guided by our values, we embrace excellence, inclusivity, and forward-thinking collaboration to shape a better future.

Our achievements and impact

Our achievements and impact

We are committed to making a real difference through innovative partnerships, transformative programs, and meaningful industry collaborations.

Why partner with us?

Partnering with the Faculty of Business and Law connects you with cutting-edge research, top talent, and real-world solutions that drive impact in industry and society. Here’s why you should collaborate with us:

Access to emerging talent

Engage with skilled students and graduates who bring fresh perspectives and innovative thinking to your organisation.

Industry-aligned research

Leverage our expertise to co-create evidence-based solutions that address real business and societal challenges.

Collaborative innovation

Work alongside academics, professionals, and thought leaders to drive strategic growth and positive change.

Work-integrated learning

Support the next generation through internships, industry projects, and hands-on learning experiences that benefit both students and employers.

Commitment to excellence

Our values of integrity, inclusivity, and impact ensure that every partnership fosters long-term success.

4 simple steps to setting up a partnership

At FBL, we are committed to collaborating with industry, government, and community partners to create meaningful outcomes that drive innovation, impact, and societal progress. Our partnerships span cutting-edge research, industry projects, student placements, workforce development, and global initiatives.

If you’re looking to partner with us, follow these simple steps:

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How can you engage with us?

Research Engagement

Research Engagement

Through collaboration, we uncover new knowledge, apply it to real-world challenges, and support a commercialisation pipeline that ensures our research delivers meaningful, high-impact outcomes across industry and society.

 Executive Education

Executive Education

Curtin Business School’s Executive Education programs offer practical, industry-relevant training in areas such as AI, ESG, leadership, strategy, carbon accounting, and project management—designed to upskill today’s professionals.

Placements & Internships

Placements & Internships

Build your talent pipeline with Curtin’s industry-ready students. Our WIL and employment programs connect you with skilled, adaptable talent through placements, internships, and projects that drive impact and foster future leaders.

School Programs

School Programs

We offer engaging, hands-on programs for high school and TAFE students, tailored to spark curiosity in business, innovation, and law—building confidence, skills, and real-world insight for future success.

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Student Projects

Through partnerships with industry, community, and government, our students gain real experience while contributing meaningfully to workplaces. Mentors play a key role in guiding students and enhancing their employability.

Research facilities and equipment

Research facilities and equipment

At Curtin, we offer state-of-the-art learning and study spaces designed to enhance industry collaboration, innovation, and hands-on learning.

Learning spaces

Key partnership benefits

FBL Triple accreditation

Accreditations and professional recognition

World Class Education

Access to world class researchers and facilities

New Talent

Access to new talent with fresh insights, perspectives and skills

Some of our Major Partners

Alcoa

Alcoa

Alcoa of Australia Limited (Alcoa) operations represent one of the world’s largest integrated bauxite mining, alumina refining and aluminium smelting systems and add value to Australia’s local, state and national economies.

Bankwest

Bankwest

The Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre (BCEC) is an independent economic and social research organisation located within the Curtin Business School at Curtin University.

BHP

BHP

BHP values their heritage and the strong foundations on which the company is built. From two small mining companies founded in the mid-1800s, they are now a world leader in the diversified resources industry.

Cancer Council WA

Cancer Council WA

The Cancer Council WA funds more cancer research than any other non-government organisation in Australia and invests in research into every stage of the cancer journey.

Chevron

Chevron

Chevron Australia operates domestic gas projects; manages its equal one-sixth interest in the North West Shelf Venture; operates Australia’s largest onshore oilfield and is a significant investor in exploration.

Clough

Clough

Founded in 1919 in Perth, Western Australia, Clough engineers, constructs, commissions, operates, and maintains facilities whilst optimising productivity and costs at every phase of a project.

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