School of Business

Mission, Vision, Pillars and Objectives

NCU’s online, MBA, MSOL, MHRM, MLS, MPA, MSA, DBA, DCJ, DPA, PHD-BA, PHD-HRM, PHD-OL, and Certificate programs are accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). In addition to regional accreditation from WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), NCU’s, MBA, MSOL, PhD-OL, DBA, and PhD-BA degree programs in the School of Business are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Mission Statement

We support and inspire developing managers and leaders, standing alongside them to achieve their fullest potential in their chosen careers. We encourage learning and nurture relationships among the university, alumni, and the global business community.

Vision Statement

Create positive change, value, and impact on the way the world does business.

Pillars

These three pillars support all Business degree programs and courses:

Effective Leadership - knowledge, skill sets, and competencies
Reflective Practitioner - critical thinking, analysis, and evaluation
Effective Communication Skills - oral, written, computer, and interpersonal

Objectives

Create a collaborative learning environment
Assess progress and mastery of knowledge, skills, and competencies
Serve students well
Offer effective advising and student services
Deliver personalized instruction in a variety of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral specializations
Help students to bridge the gap between academic theory and real-life practice in organizations
Ensure that graduates have addressed the 11 Common Professional Components (CPCs), as appropriate, in order to make business education more practical and multidisciplinary, including the following common professional components: marketing, finance, economics, ethics, accounting, management, legal environment, statistics, global dimensions, information systems, and business policies of comprehension
Facilitate cognitive and effective learning - knowledge, skills, and values - and a commitment to the common public good
Promote innovative learning methods