Strategic Plan

A committee of faculty, staff members, students, and alumni has updated and expanded the college’s strategic plan. The updated plan is being implemented now.

Mission

The Trulaske College of Business is committed to preparing our students to succeed in the world of business and advancing the body of knowledge about the world of business.

Vision

The expectation of the college is to be one of the top 20 public business schools in the nation.

Strategic Priorities

The planning committee set 11 priorities for the college between now and 2010-11. Properly addressing and successfully implementing these priorities will enable MU’s College of Business to build on its strengths and to differentiate itself from other business schools.

Four priorities were renewed from the college’s prior strategic plan:

Academic Research

Scholarly research, published in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals, keeps faculty members on the leading edge of their academic disciplines, which benefits students and advances the body of knowledge, practice, and policy in various fields.

Collaboration

Continuing emphasis on partnerships with alumni, companies, and academic colleagues enhances instruction and research as well as student internship and employment opportunities.

Crosby MBA Program

Building on its recent progress, the college will further enhance the quality and, as a result, the national reputation of the MBA program.

Information Technology

The college intends to augment coverage of IT in its curricula and to use the advanced technologies in Cornell Hall to enhance instruction, in order that graduates, faculty members, and staff members are known for their IT expertise.

Seven new priorities were added to the college’s strategic agenda:

Accountancy

Building on the strengths of its 150-hour program, alliances with public accounting firms, and student placement, the School of Accountancy intends to enhance its national reputation to “Top 10” status.

Diversity

Because the business world recognizes the importance of diversity with respect to minorities and the global business environment, enhancing the diversity of its student body, faculty, and staff as well as diversity-focused programs are essential to a complete business education.

Entrepreneurship and Economic Development

Economic development is the fourth dimension of the university’s mission. The college has established, and intends to enhance its entrepreneurship initiative to stimulate instruction, research, and collaborative activities and thereby advance economic development.

Financial Services

Recognizing the significance of this sector of the national economy, the college is expanding its instruction, research, and collaborative efforts with professionals in the areas of financial services, including real estate, risk management, banking, and investment management.

PhD Programs

Strong doctoral programs bring the best minds, both faculty members and PhD students, to the college and are integral to fulfilling the college’s mission.

Professional Development

Because employers desire well-rounded new employees, the college can differentiate its students in both job placement and career advancement by providing them with an innovative, extensive professional development program.

Quality Learning

The college is committed to emphasizing teaching excellence and developing student behaviors that actively promote better learning.