PC Business Mission & Vision

Interim Dean Earley Speaking at a podium

PC Business Mission & Vision

Providence College School of Business promises an ethics-based education where innovation is grounded in uncompromising integrity.

You’ll thrive among a dynamic, interconnected PC Business community, gain practical skills paired with critical thinking from leading faculty, and prepare to shape the future of business with intent and responsibility.

Mission Statement 

The mission of the Providence College School of Business is to provide a values-based, business education that enables students to excel in their chosen field, and prepares them for meaningful work and life in a dynamic world.

Core Values

The Transformative Power of Business

We believe in the transformative power of business for all people, as a foundational driver of both economic development and societal progress.

Academic Excellence and Achievement

Excellence in teaching, learning, research, and service is essential to the School of Business. Such achievement can be seen in engaged and accomplished students, and faculty who balance innovative teaching with widely recognized and impactful research.

The Catholic, Dominican Tradition

Our perspective is enhanced by the Catholic foundation of the College, where notions of service, ethical responsibility, and respect for the dignity of all people are fundamental.

A Holistic Approach to Leadership, Inspiredded by the Liberal Arts

Our graduates will be both functional experts and ethical decision-makers, leaders with the knowledge to make sound decisions and the integrity to make responsible ones.

Integration and Collaboration

We believe in an integrated learning model, where faculty, students, alumni, and practitioners can mutually benefit from collaboration inside and outside of the classroom.

Strategic Planning

The PC Business has developed a strategic plan, PCBiz2025, to guide our direction. The strategic plan drives the mission and core values of PC Business. Click below to learn more.

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School of Business


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