About the Faculty of Business Administration

Mission Statement 
The Faculty of Business Administration advances the development of learners, communities, and knowledge by integrating diverse perspectives, leveraging innovative approaches, connecting with key partners, and conducting impactful research. 
 Vision Statement and Core Values

Vision

To ensure the success of our students and our communities.

Core Values:

We value:

Community engagement that creates learning opportunities for our students and growth for our partners

  • Providing opportunities and experiences that facilitate personal growth and well-being for students, faculty, staff, the university, and its communities
  • The integration of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles in all aspects of the Faculty.
  • Respect for the values and diversity of all stakeholders, including Indigenous and international perspectives, interdisciplinary perspectives from across faculties and across institutions
  • Excellence in teaching and research that:
  • Makes an impact in the business and academic communities
  • Challenges our students to achieve personal growth
  • Ethical business behaviour, accountability, transparency, and social responsibility
Strategic Priorities

Innovation and Experimentation - Respond to opportunities with creative and novel approaches.

Structure and Work Flow - Rethink the organizational structure to facilitate program creation and delivery that meets the needs of our students and business partners. 

Community Engagement - Strengthen relations with our business communities 

Student Experience - Rethink the student experience from end to end. 

Quality - Ensuring a high-quality experience for all our stakeholders. 

 Teaching, Research and Service Programs
The Faculty of Business Administration:
  • Designs and delivers high quality programs that emphasize critical thinking, problem solving, effective communication, and technical skills
  • Provides holistic education founded on theory and enhanced by experiential learning, and
  • Is committed to undergraduate and graduate programs, management development programs, and cooperative education.
 Research and Scholarly Activities
 The Faculty of Business Administration:
  • Designs and delivers high quality programs that emphasize critical thinking, problem solving, effective communication, and technical skills
  • Provides holistic education founded on theory and enhanced by experiential learning, and
  • Is committed to undergraduate and graduate programs, management development programs, and cooperative education. 
Service
The Faculty of Business Administration:
  • Contributes managerial expertise at the University, regional, national and international levels, and
  • Participates in the socio-economic development of Northwestern Ontario.