Mission Statement

We achieve excellence in accounting education by providing an engaged learning experience, enabling our students to distinguish themselves as ethical, dedicated, and successful business professionals.

Guiding Principles

The following eight values guide us in accomplishing our mission:

Integrity We expect adherence to the highest standards of honesty, personal accountability, and ethical behavior from our faculty and our students.

Respect We promote the fair treatment of individuals and aspire to an increased global vision by respecting, experiencing, and learning from diverse points of view.

Teaching We seek to disseminate accounting and business knowledge in dynamic and creative ways to our students and business community.

Discovery We are committed to producing new and relevant educational and business ideas and to a process of lifelong learning for ourselves and our students.

Rigor We seek to create rigorous learning activities that challenge our students to be well-rounded critical thinkers and communicators, capable of undertaking leadership roles.

Stakeholders We value the diverse contributions received from our students, faculty, alumni, employers, and business community.

Global Vision We embrace the opportunities resulting from an increasingly dynamic and interconnected global business environment.

Resources We seek continual improvement in our financial strength and national prominence.