The School gives special attention to the needs of postgraduate students. At the beginning of each trimester all new students take part in an orientation program designed to maximise both personal potential and the potential of their chosen course. The staff have an 'open door policy' no matter what the issue and every student is treated as an individual. Staff acknowledge the value of professional networks and facilitate the development of such networks. The GSB is firmly committed to problem-based learning, an experiential and contextual approach to teaching and learning, pioneered by this University and now acknowledged both nationally and internationally to be a highly successful method.
Teamwork is an important component of problem-based learning.
It is through group interaction that student's personal skills are most challenged. Skills such as leadership, cultural sensitivity, presentation and debating are demanded in today's workplace. These are the skills the GSB aims to foster. Before and after each trimester staff attend a special workshop where teaching philosophies and ideas are discussed and adult learning issues are examined. The staff are committed to excellence in teaching and to ensuring that all the School's programs are intellectually rigorous and relevant to the marketplace.