Vision Statement:

The Prairie View A&M University College of Business will be a premier business school known for inspiring excellence and shaping future entrepreneurs and business leaders through impactful research, teaching, and service, and as a national model for student success.

Mission Statement:

The PVAMU College of Business is committed to empowering students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds to become ethical leaders and business professionals, who are entrepreneurial, productive, and prepared to excel in the global economy. The College is devoted to conducting impactful research, delivering high-quality teaching, and engaging in outreach to support communities in Texas, across the nation, and the world.

Core Values:

  • Academic Excellence: We believe in and support exemplary educational outcomes by fostering an environment that supports the highest standards of learning, and scholarship, enabling our students, faculty, and staff to achieve their full potential.
  • Access & Social Mobility: We believe in intentional efforts which increase social mobility and reduce disparities. Our programs and initiatives provide opportunities for all. In particular, we are committed to helping our students and other constituents to improve their status and achieve upward social mobility and positions of leadership through education.
  • Growth & Innovative Mindset: We believe in continuous learning, and recognize that thriving in a dynamic business environment requires entrepreneurship, innovation, and By fostering a positive learning attitude, we are committed to ensuring that our students are well-prepared for the dynamic business-related challenges.
  • Ethics and Integrity: We believe in honesty, dependability, and transparency.  We expect everyone in the COB community to do what is right and be accountable for their actions. Further, we believe in developing successful and responsible business leaders as ethics are integrated throughout the student experience.
  • Social Responsibility and Societal impact: We believe in acting with social responsibility and aim to create a positive societal impact through our teaching, research, and community engagement. By considering the broader consequences of our activities, we strive to benefit the communities we serve and contribute to a sustainable and equitable society.

Principles of Community

  • Community and Connectedness:  We strive to create an environment where every individual feels respected as part of the community.
  • Collegiality:  We believe in the importance of building a culture of openness where every employee feels valued for their contributions to the success of the College.
  • Partnership: We believe in the power of mutually beneficial partnerships, within the college and across the campus, as well as with institutions in the greater society who share our mission.
  • Leadership:  We are committed to nurturing leadership in faculty, staff, and students, and to train future entrepreneurs and business leaders.

(Approved by the COB faculty on November 25, 2024)

PVAMU College of Business Strategic Plan 2020-2024

PVAMU College of Business Faculty Handbook