Orfalea Vision | Mission | Principles

The vision for the Orfalea College of Business (Orfalea) is to be a transformational leader in experiential business education. We deliver on this vision through an unwavering commitment to our mission: to educate career-ready future business leaders in a polytechnic learn-by-doing environment and produce research that positively influences business and society.

This mission is lived out through our core principles:

Learn by Doing

Deliver innovative business education focused on active engagement, reflection, and hands-on experience.

Teacher-Scholar Model

Engage in interconnected teaching and research that advances economic, organizational, and technological theory, policy, and practice.

diversity, equity, and inclusion

Promote belonging and well-being through mutual respect, critical and independent thought, creating equal opportunities, and empowering people to be their authentic selves.

Regeneration

Evaluate and resource academic and professional activities to sustain impact and financial viability.

Strategic Objectives

Objective 1: Prepare learners with essential Data + Technology + Human competencies to lead the future of business

Equip students with key competencies in data, technology, communication, and critical thinking to excel in modern business environments

Objective 2: Scale advising and enrollment growth

Enhance student advising capacity and grow enrollment, particularly through year-round programs and increased transfer student admissions

Objective 3: Promoting a thriving academic enterprise

Support faculty research, secure external funding, and modernize facilities

Objective 4: Bring real-world business activity into the learning experience

Foster industry partnerships and hands-on learning through new programs and entrepreneurial initiatives

Objective 5: Fostering inclusive social impact

Advance diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, while promoting sustainability through interdisciplinary efforts

Objective 6: Advance internal policies and practices for strategic impact

Improve operational efficiency, refine incentives for research, and strengthen external communications

Community Values

At the Orfalea College of Business, we come together as a vibrant community committed to fostering an environment where respect, curiosity and collaboration thrive at every level.

	We treat each other with kindness, consideration and a genuine appreciation for diverse perspectives so that each person is included and valued.
	We are inquisitive and self-reflective for continuous growth and lifelong learning.
	We leverage our strengths to challenge and support one another, with a focus on teamwork for innovative thinking and problem-solving.

Mission, Vision, and Principles