City, University of London’s Cass Business School Renamed as Bayes Business School

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Subhashri Roy
Updated on Sep 15, 2021 05:15 PM IST

The business school of City, University of London, formerly known as Cass Business School, has been renamed as Bayes Business School after a famous theologian and mathematician named Thomas Bayes.

City, University of London’s Cass Business School Renamed as Bayes Business School

City, University of Londons Business School has been renamed as Bayes Business School before the commencement of the 2021-22 academic year. The school, previously known as Cass Business School , made the decision to increase its focus on equity, diversity and inclusion.

The business school has been renamed after Thomas Bayes who was a theologian and mathematician and the person behind Bayes' Theorem, which suggests the constant updation of belief in order to get closer to the truth. The selection of Bayes name was done after a comprehensive consultation with staff, students, partners and alumni.

Apart from the new name, the b-school is also undergoing a complete review in its curriculum to ensure that Bayes educates professionals and leaders who eventually work towards an equitable and sustainable future.

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The ideas of Bayes are crucial to many branches of management, finance and actuarial science, which are the main disciplines of the school.

According to the official release, Bayes ideas also led to the foundation of machine learning and artificial intelligence.

Julia Palca, Chair of Citys Council, said in a statement that the decision to rename the b-school marked the beginning of a new chapter and reflected the values of the university. Further, it is an important step to address racial inequality'' across the university and a commitment to ensure that it is a diverse place to study and work.

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The b-school has also introduced a scholarship programme for Black UK-domiciled undergraduate students. Under the programme, ten such students will be provided with an annual stipend and their total tuition fees will be covered for the 2022-23 academic year.

Bayes Business School is a leading business school in the UK, which has been at the forefront of business education for over 50 years. The school educates close to 4,000 students every year on internationally-recognised courses across all levels of study.

Source: The Hindu Business Line

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