The School of Business promotes a learning community characterized by student engagement, a faculty dedicated to excellence, and continuous improvement in teaching, scholarship and service. By developing leading-edge programs which nurture and advance intellectual inquiry, critical thinking abilities, social skills, and ethical reasoning, the School of Business prepares individuals to be business leaders in an increasingly complex and changing global environment.

 

School of Business Values

• dedication to an intimate and interactive environment which encourages an open and innovative exchange of ideas;
• commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship and service;
• respect for diverse perspectives, experiences, and cultures;
• creation and sustenance of a culture of student engagement which enhances ethical decision-making and intellectual curiosity;
• collaboration and connection with stakeholder communities;
• development and support of a faculty that embraces inter-disciplinary endeavors;
• pursuit of continuous improvement.

School of Business Goals

In fulfillment of the Mission, the School is committed to the design and delivery of academic programs which:

• provide students with a set of skills and tools necessary for success in the realm of business;
• integrate educational technology and business education;
• provide an interdisciplinary approach encouraging breadth and depth of intellectual inquiry;
• prepare students for the challenges of a global business environment;
• encourage ethical behavior, service, and intellectual, social and cultural diversity;
• embrace a teacher-scholar model which enhances creativity and the capability for lifelong learning;
• encourage a culture of student-centered learning;
• achieve and maintain AACSB accreditation through quality outcomes, assurance of learning and continuous improvement.