The mission of the School of Business is to generate and
disseminate knowledge to advance the understanding, practice, and
management of commerce while seeking to be a recognized leader in
developing high-quality business education. Activities essential
to the performance of this mission are guided by the following shared
values:
The School of Business values the strength of scholarship among the faculty, including:
- Publication in national and international scholarly journals
- Original thinking and knowledge about business fields
and disciplines that can be used to enrich the quality of information
disseminated to students
- Development of theory combined with practical application to improve critical thinking and problem solving
The School of Business values effective teaching through:
- The use of diverse instructional methods and employment of advanced technology
- The preparation of students for careers in general management as well as the functional areas of business
The School of Business values the strength of service, including:
- Service in the external community, the professions, the university, and the School of Business
The School of Business values the enhancement of the quality of life through:
- A responsive and innovative learning environment
- Collegiality among people
- Creative use of small size in developing new opportunities and programs
