School of Business

If you have a drive to enhance society, solve problems and become a dynamic leader, Lander’s School of Business is for you. You’ll learn everything you need to thrive in the 21st century business world here. With small class sizes and dedicated, hands-on professors, you will learn in a collaborative setting. No matter your major, you’ll gain a solid base of communication skills and global perspectives. After graduating from Lander, you will be prepared to make a positive impact on the world and succeed in whatever career you choose.

Workforce Ready

Lander University is proud of our School of Business and its many successful students and alumni. The School of Business is proudly accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), which also sets the standard for some of the most elite business schools in the world, like Harvard and Yale.

With a degree from the School of Business, career possibilities are almost endless.

With a business degree, you could:

• Become an entrepreneur and open your own business
• Be a financial advisor
• Provide marketing support to a company you believe in
• Manage a sports complex

You also have the opportunity to get your master’s degree at Lander. We offer an MBA and Master of Science in Management in the School of Business, along with numerous other graduate degrees that will unlock even more career potential.

Career Promise

At Lander University, we promise that you will find a job within the first 60 days of graduation. If you don’t, we want you to work for us. We believe in what we teach, and we know our students are set up for success. That’s our Career Promise to Lander graduates: if you aren’t able to find a job within 60 days of graduating, Lander will hire you as a graduate assistant and guarantee your admission into the Lander graduate program of your choice.*

*To qualify for this program, students must graduate from Lander within four years and earn a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher. Additional admissions requirements may apply for specific graduate programs.

AACSB

The School of Business at Lander University is proud to offer a business program accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB accreditation is a valuable asset to business programs and is indicative of our ability to offer a high quality business education in a small-school environment.

AACSB is the premier accrediting body and AACSB Accreditation is known worldwide as the longest standing, most recognized form of professional accreditation an institution and its business program can earn.

• Worldwide accreditation process
• Aligns business school strategy to student learning goals
• Focuses on continuous improvement
• Establishes faculty standards and student expectations
• The mark of quality distinction – less than 5 percent worldwide have earned the achievement

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The Mission of the Lander University School of Business is to produce forward-thinking business leaders who succeed in their careers and positively impact society.

Our vision is that our graduates will be the preferred choice of employers.

Program Values

• Business Knowledge
  • The knowledge needed for success in organizations, ventures and one’s career
• Skillful Communication
  • The skill to write and speak effectively
• Ethics & Social Responsibility
  • The understanding and appreciation of ethics and the societal impacts of business
• Applied Problem Solving
  • The use of relevant methods and technologies to analyze and solve problems
• Career Success and Positive Societal Impact
  • The readiness to succeed in one’s career and positively impact society

Diversity and Inclusion

We provide a welcoming environment that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Ethics and Integrity

We expect integrity and ethical behavior from students, faculty, administrators and staff in the conduct of their duties and all related activities.

BSBA - MBA 3+1 Program

If you're an ambitious student, you can take an accelerated course of study and earn both your bachelor's and an MBA in four years. Click here to learn more about this option.

Bearcat Consulting

If you have a business need but don’t have the time, team, or skills to get it done, Bearcat Consulting—powered by the students and faculty in Lander’s College of Business and Technology—are here to help. Click here for more information.

Student-Managed Investment Fund

Lander University’s Student-Managed Investment Fund (SIF) is a transformative opportunity that allows students in the School of Business to manage a real equity portfolio under the supervision of Lander’s business faculty. Click here to learn more.

Stock Market Showdown

Invest in your financial education by bringing the stock market to life in your high school classroom. Join Lander University’s School of Business for a month-long stock market simulation activity. Click here for more information.