About

The vision of the College of Business is to build on the quality tradition of the Block M by being a thought leader, known for creating positive impact on the communities we serve, and for promoting a global perspective through active learning, relevant teaching, and influential research.

The mission of the College of Business is to offer a challenging and engaging business education that broadens our students’ intellectual perspectives and career opportunities in an inclusive environment through a balanced emphasis on active learning, and rigorous and relevant teaching and research.

In accomplishing our mission, we are student-centered and value the importance of:

• practical and experiential learning
• personal connections among students, faculty, and staff
• leading-edge scholarship
• curricular innovation
• diverse students and programming, and
• industry and community partnerships

The College of Business expects to complete a new strategic plan in 2018.  This plan reflects the contributions and perspectives of the dean's office, department chairs, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and other stakeholders.

We have recently concluded a five-year strategic plan begun in 2012.  You may view our status update on this previous strategic plan as of June 2016.

Since 1959, the College of Business at the University of Michigan-Dearborn has been committed to providing practice-oriented business programs that address the needs of business, industry, and government. Our undergraduate and graduate students are taught by faculty who have close ties with the business community as well as expertise from participating in the business, professional, and academic realms.

The exceptional performance of our faculty has provided that the College of Business is one of the 5% of business schools worldwide which are accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. This accreditation not only speaks to the quality of the faculty but also to the relevancy and practical nature of the courses offered in the College.

When students graduate from the College of Business, they take with them the skills and knowledge to lead in a rapidly-changing business environment, both regionally and nationally. Whether it is through their participation in our internship program or their experiences in iLabs, the College’s Office of Engagement and Impact, our students gain real experience and are positioned to immediately contribute to their employers’ success and advance their careers.