School of Business Administration : University of Dayton, Ohio

About the School of Business Administration

At the University of Dayton School of Business Administration, we don't just teach business — we cultivate leaders with purpose. Our innovative curriculum provides a dynamic foundation in the classroom, while our unique and top-ranked experiential learning opportunities extend your education far beyond.

You'll thrive in a supportive, tight-knit community that values expertise, mentorship, and personalized guidance to help you reach your goals. Rooted in our Marianist heritage, we prepare business leaders who prioritize ethical leadership and a commitment to serving others. This focus on character and community impact has earned us recognition as one of the top 50 undergraduate business schools by Poets&Quants.

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Our Mission, Vision, Values and Goals

Our Mission and Vision

Mission

The School of Business Administration is a learning community committed in the Catholic and Marianist tradition to educating the whole person and to connecting learning and scholarship with leadership and service in an innovative business curriculum designed to prepare ethical leaders for successful careers in a global business environment.

Vision

To be a leader in collaborative, transformational business education and scholarship, producing graduates recognized for practical wisdom and the values of the Catholic and Marianist tradition.

Our Core Values

Learning through experience.
Grounded in integrity.
Enhanced by diversity.
Seeking truth through discovery.

Our Strategic Goals and Objectives

Lead in experientially focused business education.
Produce impactful, high-profile scholarship.
Cultivate a diverse and inclusive environment for all.
Productively engage with the University community and external stakeholders.

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Academic Programs

The School of Business Administration offers nine undergraduate degree programs, one undergraduate certificate program, 12 minors, three master's degree programs and a graduate certificate program.

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Opportunities and Activities

At UD, experiential learning is not a formula; it's a tool for the formation of young business professionals. The School of Business Administration offers numerous opportunities that allow students to apply what they've learned in the classroom to real-world settings.

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Career Preparedness

Through a combination of classroom learning and real-world experience, UD business majors gain the knowledge, skills and confidence needed for successful futures. Explore outcomes and starting salaries for our graduates.

Industry Partnerships

Our industry partners are key to our success — by attending career fairs, employing students for internships and co-ops, mentoring student teams through a capstone projects, and more.

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