Mercer Means Business

Mission & Objectives

Mission

Mercer Business promotes the advancement and integration of quality business education and practice. In support of Mercer University’s mission, the school provides undergraduate and graduate programs that are designed to enable, enhance and expand professional careers, civic responsibility and lifelong learning.

Objectives

Fulfillment of the Mercer Business mission is gauged by performance in the following objectives:

  • To graduate students who possess the requisite knowledge and skills for productive and continuing careers in business, government and other institutions;
  • To prepare and enable students to work effectively in the increasingly complex and diverse environments of modern organizations;
  • To provide students with opportunities to identify ethical dilemmas and ethical implications of decision-making inherent in business and society;
  • To graduate individuals who possess communication, critical thinking, problem-solving and other creative skills necessary for obtaining and maintaining organizational positions;
  • To provide students with examples and opportunities for integration of business theory and application;
  • To promote the value of community service and social responsibility by providing opportunities for student involvement in community and professional services.