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College of Business: A Resource for Business Education

The College of Business recently completed its five year strategic plan that focuses on being a resource for business education and adding value to Oregon's economy. The following themes are central to the plan:

  • Graduate top-notch business students, well-versed in business technology, sustainability, entrepreneurship and the global economy.
  • Partner with other OSU academic units, particularly forging a stronger relationship with our technology-focused peers, to assist the university in transferring knowledge and research to various industries.
  • Bolster the financial position of the college through non-state dollars to create new programs.


Vision
The College of Business is recognized as a top undergraduate business program with top-ranked programs in entrepreneurship and family business and a valued partner critical to the success of Oregon State University.

Mission
The College of Business provides nationally recognized research-based education that prepares profession-ready graduates who can excel in an innovative knowledge-based economy.

The College will accomplish our MISSION and VISION through the following:

· Rigorous, integrated undergraduate and graduate programs that translate theory to practice and center on innovation and the entrepreneurial process.

· Distinctive experiential learning opportunities for students.

· Nationally-recognized, discipline-based research and contributions to practice.

· Every Oregon State University graduate with a College of Business transcript distinction will understand the entrepreneurial process of taking an idea/insight from discovery to implementation.

· Develop the Austin Entrepreneurship Program and the Austin Family Business Program into distinctive, top-ranked programs.

Strategic Initiatives
Entrepreneurship and Innovation- Provide expertise and knowledge in developing sustainable business practices and new products, processes and organizational forms.

COB Strategic Plan
Click here to read the College’s Strategic Plan.

Learning Outcomes
Click here to review the Learning Outcomes for the Undergraduate Business Major and Accounting Certificate Program.

 

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