School of Business Mission Statement
The School of Business provides a supportive learning experience that challenges each student to:
- acquire relevant business skills;
- apply them to create sustainable value; and
- prepare for a purposeful life of achievement, inquiry, integrity, leadership and service.
We are especially committed to scholarship, innovation, and a global perspective.
Accreditation
The PLU School of Business is a member of AACSB International -The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. The B.B.A., M.B.A., and professional accounting programs are nationally accredited by AACSB International. The school is privileged to have a student chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma, the national business honor society recognized by AACSB, International.
Dean's Message
Welcome, and thanks for your interest in the School of Business at Pacific Lutheran University! Graduates of our program get much more than degrees. We offer a transformative learning experience that prepares you for a professional career, equips you for continued growth, and exposes you to opportunities you may not know even exist. The PLU BBA & MBA programs go beyond mastering subject matter; in the time you spend here you will be challenged to cultivate values, habits of mind, and behaviors that will mark you as a leader. The PLU School of Business is for people who understand and want to learn more about both the degree of global connectedness and the rapid pace of change and who are driven to develop their talents to make a positive difference in the world.
The School of Business is located in the Morken Center for Learning and Technology, PLU's newest academic building. It is an environment where students benefit from personal interaction with faculty who combine a love for teaching with outstanding academic credentials and years of professional experience.
A bachelor's or master's degree in business from PLU is an investment in your own future that will provide value throughout your career. I look forward to sharing with you our commitment to excellence in business education and practice and invite you to join us on campus to learn more.
Jim Brock, Ph.D.
Dean
Pacific Lutheran University has an outstanding Business School, according to The Princeton Review.
The education services company features the school in the new 2010 edition of its book, "The Best 301 Business Schools".
"We are pleased to recommend Pacific Lutheran University's School of Business to readers of our book and users of our site, http://www.princetonreview.com" says Robert Franek, Princeton Review senior vice president of publishing, "We chose the 301 business schools in this book based on our opinion of their academic programs and offerings, as well as our review of institutional data we collect from the schools. We also strongly consider the candid opinions of students attending the schools who rate and report on their campus experiences at their schools on our survey for the book."
Announcing the 2010 PLU Business Plan Competition
Saturday, April 17, 2010Accepting Intent to Compete Forms Now (DEADLINE MARCH 22)
Visit www.plu.edu/~bizplan for more information
The PLU Business Plan Competition is designed to promote the development of businesses that provide positive social benefit and impact.
The competition is a unique opportunity for emerging entrepreneurs to gain valuable skills through a real-world process. The competition will engage students and local community members (including alumni) interested in launching a new business or organization (for profit and not-for profit).
The Grand Prize package is worth over $10,000. The winning team is awarded a $7,500 cash prize to launch their new venture, an exhibit table at the Tacoma Business Expo, and the opportunity to present their business plan as a special guest in the PLU MBA State Farm Executive Leadership Series.
Risk & Reward - Student Investment Fund
The students participating in the Mary Lund Davis Investment Fund at PLU have been able to gain invaluable experience using the same tools and concepts investors use on Wall Street, as well as regain previous lost funds. It is one of the many unique ways students in the School of Business can apply lessons learned in the classroom to real-life situations. READ MORE...
State Farm MBA Executive Leadership Series
The State Farm MBA Executive Leadership Series is funded through a generous grant from State Farm. The MBA program at PLU is fundamentally focused on developing dynamic leaders in the global business environment. Because of this, it is part of the mission of the School of Business to bring to campus those who can share their experiences and expertise to help guide and shape the future leaders of our communities.
All events are open to current students, alumni and friends in the community. The series is held in the Morken Center, Room 103-Public Events Room, from 6PM-7PM. Events are free with no RSVP required unless otherwise noted. Please join us! Click here to see upcoming presenters and dates.
MBA students develop marketing program for nonprofit organization
On November 12, 2009, Professor Tuzovic and one of his MBA students, David Brown, attended the 16th Annual Executive Development Institute (EDI) Graduation Dinner in Bellevue. Founded in 1994, EDI provides culturally-tailored leadership programs for Asian-American and Hispanic professionals. A group of four EDI graduates has consulted with The Tronie Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by Trong and Rani Hong to alleviate human trafficking and restore victim’s lives through education, community mobilization, policy reform, shelter and services.READ MORE...