Gary Tharaldson School of Business

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A Message From the Dean

“Possession is a responsibility. The ownership of a good makes the one who owns it an ‘administrator of Providence’.”
— Pope Francis 

The Gary Tharaldson School of Business is committed to the formation of the whole person as they engage in their educational experience. Our mission-driven Catholic business education programs graduate new generations of business leaders who uphold the human dignity of each person – assisting them in their development and human flourishing. With a philosophy of virtuous, servant leadership, we help students recognize their God-given gifts and assist them in aligning their skill sets with the needs of business, in whichever community they are called to serve.

There is faith in our purpose and reason is our path.

Our students develop a rich appreciation for their own lives and for contributing to their communities, particularly for the poor and marginalized. Secondly, they learn how business is a noble vocation and to use it as a force for good; they develop a virtuous, integrity-based perspective. The university’s Christian, Catholic, and Benedictine values are woven into the fabric of our courses just as they are lived out by our words and in our actions. Our graduates understand the true meaning of success and use it in their search for truth – leading by example and infusing their wisdom into every realm of business and beyond. 

Every initiative we undertake – for faculty and staff, our existing students and alumni, and our business community – reflects our commitment to “an education for the whole of life.” We are honored to support you along your educational journey. You were created for greatness. We look forward to helping you fulfill that greatness in your chosen vocation.

— Dr. Karel Sovak, Dean