Mission Statement

The Orfalea College of Business challenges highly motivated students to become tomorrow's socially responsible business leaders through a learn-by-doing, technology-oriented education.

Amplification of Strategic Concepts/Phrases

… challenges highly motivated students:

Committed to rigorous, relevant courses taught by dedicated, professionally-active faculty

• Committed to students actively involved in their education
• Committed to education occurring both inside and outside the classroom
• Committed to significant faculty-student interaction

… to become tomorrow’s socially responsible business leaders:

• Emphasis on having a positive impact on society
• Emphasis on having ethical leaders and role models
• Emphasis on working in a diverse, dynamic business environment
• Emphasis on integration of knowledge
• Development of team skills
• Preparation for careers
• Preparation for lifelong learning

… through a learn-by-doing, technology-oriented education:

• Emphasizes an understanding of the influence and uses of technology in business
• Emphasizes technology-based business decision-making
• Identifies the need to forge partnerships between the College and industry
• Focuses on applied scholarship (AACSB defined)

Shared Values

• Honesty and Integrity
• Openness and cooperation
• Mutual respect and collegiality
• Students as individuals
• Student-centered teaching and learning
• Quality teaching
• Flexible thinking and innovation
• Learn-by-doing
• Diversity in people and ideas