Our Core Values
At the School of Business and Technology, we believe that business is a tool for transformation. While the marketplace changes, our core values remain the "North Star" that guides our curriculum and defines our graduates. We don’t just produce managers; we develop Principled Leaders.
Ethical Stewardship
In an era of complex global challenges, we champion the "Triple Bottom Line": People, Planet, and Profit. Our MBA candidates are trained to lead with integrity, ensuring that corporate success never comes at the expense of ethical responsibility or social equity.
Inclusive Innovation
Innovation is only effective if it is inclusive. We value the "diversity of thought" that comes from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. We prepare our students to build and lead teams that reflect the global marketplace, leveraging different perspectives to solve the world’s most difficult business problems.
Intellectual Rigor & Agility
The business world moves at the speed of light. Our value of intellectual agility means we teach our students how to learn, unlearn, and relearn. We emphasize data-driven decision-making and a mastery of emerging technologies like AI and Blockchain.
Community-Centric Growth
We believe that a business is only as healthy as the community it inhabits. Consistent with our HBCU heritage, we emphasize "Economic Empowerment" which is the idea that business leadership should create sustainable wealth and opportunities for the underserved and the marginalized.
Global Mindset
While we are deeply rooted in Austin, Texas, our vision is global. We value a worldview that understands international markets, appreciates cultural nuances, and recognizes the interconnectedness of the modern global economy.
Our graduates leave prepared not only to compete in the global economy, but to lead with purpose, responsibility, and vision.