Sydney leaps in global economic and business rankings
The University of Sydney leapt 26 places to 90th聽position in the l, up from 116th聽place last year.
Unlike many universities, the study of business and economics is split between two schools at Sydney.
Welcoming the result, the , pointed out that the THE rankings comes at the end of a year of outstanding results including rankings published by the London-based , and .
鈥淭丑别 results that we have achieved this year are an unequivocal endorsement of our 鈥榖usiness not as usual鈥� strategy which has been implemented by academics of the highest quality,鈥� Professor Whitwell said.
鈥淭丑别re is no doubt that ours is a at the cutting edge of world-class education.鈥�
also welcomed the result and said it was testament to the high quality of teaching and research in economics at the University of Sydney.
鈥淭丑别 is deeply engaged in rigorous academic research and education, with a commitment to inform and contribute to public policy debate, to engage with business and community organisations and to support civil society,鈥� Professor Barrett said.
The THE rankings are based on 13 criteria covering citations, publications, doctorates awarded, research, student to academic ratios, international students and staff and reputation. The University of Sydney increased its score in eight of the 13 鈥榮ub-indicators鈥�.
The most significant improvement was in the University鈥檚 reputation for teaching and research in economic and business 鈥� up 30 places on last year.
鈥淭his is extremely pleasing as it is largely our reputation in these areas that attracts quality staff and quality students,鈥� Professor Whitwell said. 鈥淥ur reputation is our number one asset and the THE result indicates that it is a highly valued one.鈥�