GRAHAM SCHOOL OF BUSINESS STRATEGIC PLAN 2021-2026 Mission Statement The Graham School of Business delivers transformative learning in an innovative and inclusive environment that prepares graduates for impactful careers, informed citizenship, and societal leadership.
Vision Statement Graduates of the Graham School of Business are recognized for their willingness and expertise to solve the consequential challenges faced by the business community and society at large.
Values Leadership: Tireless commitment to serving as a nexus that moves business professionals and the community at large forward via innovative solutions. Student-Centered Focus: High quality learning experiences, continued emphasis on professionalism, and immersion in partnerships between academic and business communities. Ethics & Social Responsibility: Evidence-based decision-making among all stakeholders in the Graham School of Business community. Continuous Improvement: Emphasis on intellectual curiosity and innovation in all key processes and incorporation of a global perspective. Excellence in Applied Scholarship: A framework in which research and real-world experience are viewed as tools to facilitate teaching and growth. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Focus on maintaining a signature level of collegiality, collaboration and inclusion in all work to create a distinctive sense of belongingness.
Strategic Priorities & Goals 1. Intellectual Engagement: The Graham School of Business will revitalize and enrich its curriculum by fostering innovative approaches to academic programming. A. Evaluate current offerings in terms of enrollment and market relevancy; create niche new academic programs (e.g., esports management undergraduate). B. Establish adult degree completion programs in business. C. Develop accelerated 3-year (and 3+1) degree honors program. D. Enhance incorporation of technology in curriculum (e.g., SAP).