Developing America's Next Generation of Business Servant-Leaders . . .
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Sketch of the Gary Tharaldson School of Business by AWBA |
The University of Mary's Tharaldson School of Business (formerly the Division of Business) offers:
- Contemporary, differentiated education to those seeking careers in management, including self-employment.
- An enhanced learning environment featuring simulations and case studies.
- Networking through internships, campus organizations, and professional networking associations.
- A faculty with real-world experience committed to you.
- An emphasis on developing entrepreneurial skills and capabilities.
Mission
Our mission in the department is to create an environment in which students can develop the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to become America’s next generation of servant-leaders. Our program is designed to integrate classroom learning, Benedictine values, and real-world experience to provide you with an education that is a foundation for your success. We encourage you to become lifelong learners who seek opportunities to share your knowledge and values as servant-leaders in your workplace, family environment, and community.
Philosophy
Decisions made in the department are formed and informed by the values adopted by the University of Mary from the Sisters of Annunciation Monastery. These values of community, respect for persons, moderation, hospitality, service, and prayer, which are the foundation of the Benedictine educational tradition, are shared and embraced by the Gary Tharaldson School of Business. This foundation supports a division that encourages assessment and feedback from all of its constituents. This feedback allows monitoring, evaluating, and controlling our environment so that we are challenged to supply the best programs possible.
The Tharaldson School of Business encourages the growth and development of students by providing educational experiences that enhances the appreciation of diversity in decision-making. Our curriculum is developed with the understanding that the economy produces rapid changes in the workplace.
We must learn to accept change as a way of life. We must hold to the traditions of professionalism in our chosen fields. We continue our focus on the variety of opportunities that present themselves to impact our many communities in a way that benefits the individual and, ultimately, society.
Outcomes
Graduates of the Tharaldson School of Business will be able to:
- Describe the impact of macro and micro economic factors on the wealth of a firm.
- Apply management principles to help a firm achieve its goals in an efficient and effective manner.
- Analyze information about a firm with the goal of evaluating current strategy and formulating and implementing future strategy.
- Assess the marketing environment of a firm.
- Value service as an important dimension of leadership in the profession.
- Use effective written and oral communication skills.
- Identify and apply financial analysis techniques.
- Evaluate the legal and ethical implications of business decisions and make ethical decisions incorporating the Benedictine values and standards of the profession.
Faculty
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