The mission of the Lacy School of Business is to prepare students for success in life and leadership in business through experiential learning guided by a research-oriented faculty with relevant business experience. While traditional undergraduate students are and will continue to be at the core of our mission, at the Lacy School of Business we also understand that the world-class business education we offer can benefit other kinds of students, too. That’s why we’ve broadened our definition of students to include those pursuing graduate degrees, certificates, executive education courses, and business consulting services.
As our undergraduate enrollment has grown 60 percent in the last five years, our offerings to learners of more diverse ages and career stages have also grown. Along with our Master of Business Administration and Master of Professional Accounting programs, we now also offer an online Master of Science in Risk and Insurance along with a number of non-credit-bearing online certificate programs. And, our Center for Closely Held Business, Butler Business Consulting Group, and Central Indiana Small Business Development Center all connect business owners and leaders with the market-centric resources and expertise they need to successfully grow and sustain their businesses.
This approach means that the Lacy School of Business is a hub of activity where learning isn’t confined to a classroom. Our undergraduate students benefit from extensive hands-on experience encountering real-world business scenarios through internships, guest speakers, and unique learning opportunities like Bright Blue, a student-run marketing and communications agency. The synergy between our School and the business community means Butler students graduate with four years of experience. In order to continue building on these strengths, we need your help. Invest in our students and the future of the Lacy School of Business through one of the strategic funding priorities listed below. Each initiative will enhance our ability to serve our traditional undergraduate students while expanding our expertise to serve the broader community and grow our national reputation as a business school of choice.
