1. Jesuit Graduate Business Programs: Are They Mission-Driven? Presented by: Nancy Chase, Gonzaga University Mirjeta Beqiri, Gonzaga University CJBE 9 th Annual Conference July 2006

2. Jesuit Education History Dimensions Critical thinking and effective communication Development of personal potential International and global perspective Justice Leadership Pursuit of excellence Respect for the world Service for others

3. Research Questions Are the Jesuit education dimensions articulated in the graduate business program mission statement? Is the graduate business mission statement carried out in the MBA core curriculum?

4. Mission Statement Matrix Graduate School of Business / MBA Manifest School of Business Manifest Graduate School of Business / MBA Latent School of Business Latent

5. Graduate School of Business/MBA Manifest John Carroll University Loyola Marymount University Loyola University of New Orleans

6. Graduate School of Business/MBA Latent Gonzaga University Le Moyne College Loyola University of Chicago Marquette University Rockhurst University Saint Louis University Seattle University Springhill College University of Detroit Mercy University of Scranton Wheeling Jesuit University

7. School of Business Manifest Boston College Canisius College Creighton University Fairfield University Fordham University Gonzaga University Rockhurst University Saint Josephs University Seattle University

8. School of Business Latent Georgetown University Loyola College in Maryland Santa Clara University University of San Francisco Wheeling Jesuit University Xavier University

9. John Carroll University Boler School of Business Mission and Goals of the MBA Program Prepare advanced students to become managers and leaders Utilize skills and abilities in making a contribution to their organizations and to global well-being Mission is implemented in the Jesuit tradition Educate individuals for managerial leadership Understanding to successfully operate modern business enterprises Leadership and Managerial Skills Ethics and Business Environmental Issues Corporate Strategic Management

10. Loyola Marymount University College of Business Administration MBA Program Mission Provides high-quality graduate business education, consistent with Jesuit and Marymount traditions Fosters development of each students potential to create value, handle risk, and manage change to serve both business and society Develops ethical leaders possessing the skills to effectively manage organizations in a diverse, global economy Management and Organizational Behavior The Legal and Ethical Environment of Business Integration Course

11. Loyola University of New Orleans Master of Business Administration Our Mission To prepare students for advancement to high-level management positions in private and public sectors of the global economy To prepare leaders to manage organizations in the coming century To develop specialized knowledge and skills necessary to become effective, socially responsible business and community leaders Management and Organizational Behavior Human Resources Management Global Strategy

12. Gonzaga University Graduate School of Business Home Page Understanding ethical implications of decisions Ability to merge theory and practice in creative ways Appreciation for the value of diverse perspectives Skills necessary to manage effectively in a changing environment High level of professional competence and understanding of the international environment of organizations Business Ethics Management Skills Development Strategic Management

13. Le Moyne College Goals of the Le Moyne College MBA Program Critical thinking processes to thrive in a constantly changing global business environment Perform ethically and creatively in global organizations Emphasizes technical excellence, effective communications and service to others over self Combine the art and science of leadership in a global perspective Be knowledgeable of socio-cultural diversity International Economic Perspectives and Issues Business Ethics Human Resources Management Strategic Management

14. Loyola University of Chicago Master of Business Administration Prepare successful leaders whose core values include business ethics and social responsibility Provide a solid foundation in management and leadership skills Integrate business disciplines Develop critical-thinking skills Explore business issues in a global context Develop values-based leaders Organizational Behavior Business Ethics Strategy and Leadership

15. Marquette University Why Come to Marquettes MBA Program? Stresses excellence Builds leaders Improve skills by becoming more involved with the business community Jesuit tradition of learning HOW to think, not WHAT to think Couldnt find courses

16. Rockhurst University The MBA Program Overview Competent, confident leaders with management skills necessary to lead successful organizations in dynamic, rapidly changing environments. Emphasis on applied, practical learning Couldnt find courses

17. Saint Louis University John Cook School of Business Graduate Business Programs Prepare current and future business professionals, leaders, and educators to perform effectively and ethically in todays fast changing global environment. Strengthen leadership skills Grow both personally and professionally Ethical and Values-Based Decision Making Global Business Environment Strategy and Practice

18. Seattle University Albers School of Business and Economics Graduate Programs: Welcome to … Jesuit tradition of educating for leadership and service Challenged with ethical issues in business Service projects incorporated into classes Business Ethics and Social Responsibility OR International Ethics / Cultural Issues

19. Springhill College MBA Program: Objectives … Understanding internal operating environment of organizations Knowledge of interaction of organizations with broader external environment Develop negotiation skills, oral and written presentation skills, teamwork, leadership, … Receive integrating experience Work successfully in management teams Organizational Behavior Business Strategy and Policy

20. University of Detroit Mercy MBA Distinctive Features Broad based integrative management Global perspectives Strong ties to business community Quality and convenience Strategic Management

21. University of Scranton Kania School of Management Programs of Study: MBA Emphasizes set of skills and perspectives needed to succeed in fast-paced, global and technology-oriented business environment Business knowledge and practical decision-making abilities Vision to handle a variety of leadership positions Organizational Behavior

22. Wheeling Jesuit University Master of Business Administration Develop the capacity to make and implement successful leadership decisions in an increasingly complex and fast-changing business environment Explore the internal and external forces which strengthen and limit businesses and the ethical implications of organizational behavior Leadership Skills Ethical Environment of Business

23. Jesuit Education Dimensions Critical thinking and effective communication Development of personal potential International and global perspective Justice John Carroll University Loyola University of New Orleans Loyola Marymount University Loyola University of New Orleans John Carroll University Loyola Marymount University Loyola University of New Orleans

24. Jesuit Education Dimensions (contd) Leadership Pursuit of excellence Respect for the world Service for others John Carroll University Loyola Marymount University Loyola University of New Orleans Loyola Marymount University John Carroll University Loyola Marymount University

25. Conclusion: Web Content and MBA Core Courses The majority of Jesuit graduate business programs do not explicitly articulate their mission statement The three most common dimensions: LeadershipYes Business ethicsYes Global perspectiveMaybe Other dimensions: Diverse perspectiveYes Service to others?

26. Conclusion: Jesuit Education Dimensions and Graduate Business Mission Statements The most articulated dimensions: International and global perspective Leadership The least articulated dimensions: Pursuit of excellence Respect for the world Service for others

27. Thank you!