Our Mission

We build strategic leaders and apply ethical principles to create value. As a catalyst for entrepreneurial thinking and innovative solutions, we discover and apply new knowledge while enjoying the environment and people around us. Together, we make a lasting impact on our communities.

Who We Are

The David Eccles School of Business is a community of doers. We focus on the imprint we have on the business world and the influence for good our students and faculty can have on our community. We forge ethical foundations as students pursue their dreams. We create world-class business education that is more accessible, more attainable, and more achievable.

The following four principles, in combination, define the Eccles School experience for faculty, staff, and students.

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Entrepreneurial Grit

We embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and work ethic of David Eccles and our pioneer founders to drive the innovation of tomorrow. We encourage our students to be unafraid of failure and tenaciously pursue experiential learning at every level of business.

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Continuous Curiosity

We, as a community, encourage learning at every stage of life, constantly questioning the status quo as we seek to improve ourselves, our organizations, our communities, and our world. We instill that curiosity, cultivate it, and embrace it throughout our lifetimes.

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Empathetic Global Citizenship

We are committed to the strength of a culture of belonging. We seek to think beyond our own experiences as we explore the world and find shared, ethical solutions that benefit humankind.