The School
Founded in 1941, the UConn School of Business has evolved into one of the most comprehensive business schools in the nation, offering academic programs at the
bachelors,
masters,
doctorate and
advanced certificate levels, in five Connecticut locations – Storrs, Hartford, Stamford, Torrington and Waterbury. The School of Business has established a strong reputation for high quality research and academic programs, spanning a wide array of functional disciplines –
Accounting,
Finance,
Management,
Marketing, and
Operations and Information Management.
To Our Students
We promise you a dynamic educational environment filled with experiential learning that will challenge your intellect, enhance your skills and prepare you for success in life as well as in the competitive world of business.
To Our Stakeholders
We promise you a pipeline of talented and energized professionals who will create immediate value for your organization and the communities you serve.
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Our Mission
As a key unit of the flagship research university of the State of Connecticut, the mission of the School of Business is to be at the forefront in the development of managerial and business leadership competencies through exceptional research, innovative experiential learning, and strategic outreach. We value a culture of team building and learning environment that encourages and rewards both path-breaking research and stimulating teaching. We believe in the life-long exchange of ideas and a respect for the diversity of individuals, philosophies and approaches.
The School's priority goals are to be ranked among the top 20 public university business schools in overall quality/reputation and in research, and to be internationally recognized for our experiential learning initiatives that develop leaders who excel in creating innovative solutions to complex problems through people, using technology as an enabler.
Accreditation & Rankings
The UConn School of Business has been continuously accredited by AACSB International – the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business – since 1958. This means they meet or exceed established standards for business schools internationally. AACSB International accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. The School ranks in the top 5 percent of business schools and is widely considered one of the best in the Northeast as evidenced in
frequent rankings by
Business Week,
U.S. News & World Report and
The Princeton Review.
Learning Accelerators
Essential to the School of Business curriculum is the incorporation of innovative experiential learning accelerators that integrate traditional teaching and classroom experience with high-profile corporate partnering to help close the gap between theory and practice. These include:
Interdisciplinary Centers
The School's interdisciplinary centers in
real estate,
health systems management,
international business, and
entrepreneurship have gained widespread recognition for their research and service.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, business in the twenty-first century will occur in an increasingly complex environment of rapid change, particularly in the area of information technology. In this context, UConn's School of Business — by creating knowledge that significantly influences managerial ideas and practices — educates present and future leaders to strengthen Connecticut's businesses, the New England region, and our country's global leadership.
