The College of Business was established in 2007, based on demand from the University's relationships in the global market place.
Today the college is proud to offer an array of programs for undergraduate and graduate students. Courses are taught by experienced business leaders and learned scholars from around the world. The College provides students with an innovative and world-class learning experience.
Mission
The mission of the College of Business is to develop ethical leaders who think critically, communicate effectively, and promote socially responsible business practice that is grounded in Christian faith, and is innovative, and entrepreneurial in spirit. We strive to prepare students who positively impact the global society they serve through an academically rigorous and relevant business education.
Vision
We seek to be a globally recognized Christian-based business college that creates authentic, innovative leaders who transform the lives and organizations they serve.
Values
As part of a university that values Christian faith, the Individual, excellence, integrity and service, the College of Business at Concordia University Chicago values our Lutheran heritage of teaching excellence, leading by serving, innovative and entrepreneurial thinking, ethical decision making, intellectual and individual diversity, and sustaining a dynamic curriculum based on the needs of our students, community, and stakeholders.
Four Pillars of Knowledge
As we continue to add innovative programs, minors and specializations this Viewbook serves as a window to view our progress and growth.
There are special items to take note of as you peruse the Viewbook:
- As part of the ACBSP accreditation and the University’s strategic planning process, we have adopted a college-specific Mission, Vision and Value statements.
- As part of an academic program review, the college developed Four Pillars of Knowledge as guiding principles. From those principles flow the college’s overarching goals, along with MBA and undergraduate program outcomes.
Assessment Figures
Documents
- College of Business Resources
- University Resources
Concordia Business Group (C.B.G.) is a student run group that assists undergraduate students in their entrepreneurial ventures. C.B.G. enables students to build leadership skills, develop innovative ideas and strengthen confidence in American and global business.
Students can:
- Learn about entrepreneurship and business start-ups
- Explore potential career opportunities in business
- Practice money management
- Collaborate with students to create new business ideas
- Develop personal and professional growth
Mission Statement
The C.B.G provides opportunities for undergraduate college students to develop business - career related pathways, both in terms of a professional careers and entrepreneurial opportunities.
- Assist students in determining their career interests and goals
- Develop proficient, creative, and ethical business leadership skills
- Explore and pursue entrepreneurial opportunities
- Strengthen appreciation and understanding of business in a global context
Our speaker series is aimed at integrating classroom activities and lessons with real time, world events and business practices. The focus is to enhance our student’s perspective of business in the world today. The impact of technology and the rate of change within business require the college to partner with Chicago-based corporations to provide key insights into current best practices.