School of Business

Mission

The School of Business provides a supportive learning experience that challenges each student to (a) acquire relevant business skills, (b) apply them to create sustainable value, and (c) prepare for a purposeful life of achievement, inquiry, integrity, leadership, and service. We are especially committed to scholarship, innovation, and a global perspective.

Code of Ethics

School of Business faculty and staff are committed to professional behavior that:

• Exemplifies high standards of academic and personal integrity in all interactions with constituents;
• Respects the dignity and rights of others;
• Creates a learning environment that supports open dialogue and academic freedom;
• Fosters stewardship and social responsibility; and
• Demonstrates personal accountability.

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

Accreditation

The PLU School of Business BBA and MBA programs are accredited by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. The school is privileged to have a student chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma, the national business honor society recognized by AACSB International.

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."

Membership

The PLU School of Business is also a member of PRME – Principles for Responsible Management Education, a consortium of over 250 business schools worldwide dedicated to developing a new generation of business leaders capable of managing the complex challenges faced by business and society in the 21st century.

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.

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