Adam Smith Business School facts for kids
| Type | business school |
|---|---|
| Established | 1986 |
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Parent institution
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University of Glasgow |
| Undergraduates | 2,600 (approx) |
| Postgraduates | 1,700 (approx) |
| Location |
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55°52′19″N 4°17′22″W / 55.871883°N 4.289361°W |
The Adam Smith Business School is a special part of the University of Glasgow in Scotland. It's a place where students learn about business, money, and how the economy works. The school used to be called the Adam Smith School of Economics and Finance.
The school is named after a very important thinker named Adam Smith. He lived a long time ago (from 1723 to 1790) and taught at the same university. People often call him the "father of economics" because his ideas changed how we think about money and trade.
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How the School Started
The Adam Smith Business School has a long history.
- In 1925, the university started teaching about accountancy (managing money for businesses).
- Later, in 1968, they began offering special degrees in accounting.
- In 1971, a group of universities, including Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Strathclyde, worked together to create the Scottish Business School.
- This group started offering an MBA (Master of Business Administration) degree in 1976.
- Finally, the Adam Smith Business School was officially created in 1986.
What Students Learn
The school is a place for important research (deep study) into how money works around the world. They look at things like international finance and economics.
As of 2016, the school offered many different courses:
- About four types of undergraduate degrees (for students starting university).
- Around 35 types of postgraduate degrees (for students who have already finished their first degree), including PhDs (the highest level of university degree).
The Adam Smith Business School is one of only a few schools in the world that has "triple accreditation." This means it has been approved by three important groups: AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS. This shows that the school meets very high standards for teaching business.
Celebrating Adam Smith
In 2023, people celebrated 300 years since Adam Smith was born. To mark this special occasion, students at the school designed a unique pattern called a tartan. This tartan is now officially recognized in Scotland.
Notable People
Alumni
- Josue Ortega
Professors
- Anna Bogomolnaia
- Ronald MacDonald
- Hervé Moulin
