The Rise of Cass Business School

ALLAN P.O. WILLIAMS BA, MA, PhD, CPsychol, FBPsS, FBAM is Professor Emeritus at Cass Business School, City University, UK. He was recruited in 1963 to help develop management education at the College of Advanced Technology which became City University in 1966. In his 38 years at the University he has served as Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Dean of the Business School and Director of the Centre for Personnel Research and Enterprise Development. He is a Founder Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Management Consultants and has published widely in the HRM and OD literature.

This history of Cass Business School, part of City University in the UK, contrasts its humble beginnings with its present high international standing. The author traces its rise through the ranks of business schools and identifies themes and factors to share with those leading and changing similar institutions in a highly competitive world.This history of Cass Business School, part of City University in the UK, contrasts its humble beginnings with its present high international standing. The author traces its rise through the ranks of business schools and identifies themes and factors to share with those leading and changing similar institutions in a highly competitive world.