The School's mission is to foster the development of an international perspective and the necessary skills to prepare its graduates to function more effectively in the growing transnational organizational world. Responsive to environmental changes providing the understanding and skills to evaluate and appropriately respond to an organization's changing economic, social, political, cultural and technological contexts. Experiential, providing practical experience in multinational teams on applied organizational problems.
Material is presented in classical frameworks as well as in contemporary practically-oriented ones.
Case studies are encouraged as a focus of application as well as a practical way of viewing academic in real and dynamic settings. Teaching includes meeting company leaders, executives, founders and entrepreneurs through company visitation, guest presentations and other forums. Students' individual research and intellectual interests can be reinforced through student-faculty teaching relationships in the classroom setting, traditional coursework, independent study, and networking in the outside business community. The undergraduate upper division program provides an understanding of business and management and the necessary skills for entry level positions in organizations and for advanced study. The Masters program provides advanced knowledge in business and management, the understanding of the dynamics of organizations in a transnational world, the ability to work as a member of a multicultural team, and advanced analytical skills.