Iona University

Mission: The LaPenta School of Business provides students with a high-value business education through its accomplished and caring faculty, dedicated alumni, and advantageous location in the New York City metropolitan area with its abundance of learning and career opportunities. We pride ourselves on developing business leaders with a strong ethical and social commitment. Vision: We deliver an enriching, personalized educational experience that helps each student unlock opportunities and make a difference. Statement of Core Values: •Serve our students and other stakeholders through outstanding teaching, research, and experiential learning activities, and innovative curriculum. •Expand access to business education for a wider range of students, by focusing on affordability, supporting student success, and adopting various teaching modalities. •Promote respect for others and their contributions, valuing diversity of perspectives and fostering an inclusive environment where all members of the school community feel valued and respected, thereby enhancing students’ ability to learn and preparing them for a diverse and dynamic global business environment. •Encourage intellectual curiosity, cultural competence, and the pursuit of new ideas and creative solutions to business problems to serve the needs of our stakeholders and contribute to a more equitable society. •Build partnerships and collaborate with alumni, industry, and the community to improve business education and practice for the benefit of our students and our communities. •Embrace transparency, accountability, and compliance with professional standards to foster a trusting and supportive learning environment, where all members of the school community feel valued and empowered to thrive.