About the VCU School of Business
A close-knit community within a leading urban, public university, the VCU School of Business enrolls nearly 4,000 students in a wide range of bachelor’s, master’s, certificate and doctoral programs. The school ranks in the top five percent of business schools worldwide due to its AACSB International accreditation. From its founding in 1937, the school has developed strong connections within the Richmond business community and beyond, with students actively engaged in internships, corporate projects and learning from executives.
The School of Business, its programs and faculty have received national recognition from top publications such as U.S. News & World Report, the Princeton Review, Bloomberg Businessweek, CEO Magazine and Advertising Age. Graduates from all programs are welcomed into the VCU Business Alumni Society.
Strategic plan
In 2015-2016, the VCU School of Business launched a bold strategic plan, EPIC, to build on our strengths and to ensure that as the business landscape grows increasingly complex, our graduates are prepared to apply innovative thinking and a creative approach to their careers.
Vision: Drive the future of business through the power of creativity
Mission: To be a dynamic hub of business education and research, fueled by creativity and a commitment to preparing students to lead in a complex world
EPIC pillars: Experiential learning, Problem-solving curricula, Impactful research and Creative culture
Thank you and congratulations
To our graduates, we are very proud of all you have accomplished, and thankful for the unique contributions that each of you has brought to our classrooms and community. As our strategic plan continues to develop, we will be building on the legacy that you helped create to ensure that a VCU School of Business education continues to be relevant and our graduates’ degrees continue to be held in high esteem. Best wishes, and please keep in touch.