The mission of the Hampton University School of Business is to produce professionals, leaders and scholars of strong character for the technology-based global marketplace. Our goal is to deliver relevant business education, practical application experiences and behavioral competencies to achievement-oriented undergraduate and graduate students. Although teaching is our primary emphasis, faculty shall continuously engage in research and grantsmanship to provide a curriculum that is appropriate for successful business practice.

Faculty School of Business, March 2004

The School of Business was established in September 1898. The first business course was offered to a small group of students to provide skills in managing small businesses. Today, the school enrolls 1,200 graduate and undergraduate students. The School of Business is among the top producers of African-American undergraduate business baccalaureates. Students command excellent salaries and are actively recruited by Fortune 500 companies. Approximately 25% of the School of Business graduates pursue advanced degrees, predominantly in business and law school programs.

"Hampton University is continuously listed in the U.S. News & World Report as one of the top 15 colleges in its geographic region. In 2004, it was the top ranked co-ed HBCU on Black Enterprise's list of Top 50 Colleges for African Americans."

Students in the School of Business may pursue majors in one of eight (8) areas: Accounting, Banking, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Management, and Marketing. At the graduate level, an MBA program is offered, in two configurations. The curriculum includes a thorough liberal arts foundation, a business core and various options of functional specializations. All programs are designed to foster a stimulating intellectual environment which is crucial to the development of leaders, managers and business owners of tomorrow. A new program in Hotel & Resort Management was launched in 2004 at the HU Virginia Beach Towne Center facility. For more information, go to http://www.hamptonu.edu/cofvb/programs.htm

Internships are encouraged of each student throughout the school. The actualization of skills in the work environment is an invaluable phase of the development process. In addition, students can participate in a variety of business clubs which provide the opportunity to interact with business professionals and develop leadership and organizational skills.

"Hampton University's business students are heavily recruited by Fortune 500 corporations. In 2005, the National Urban Leagues' Black Executive Exchange Program awarded the Hampton University School of Business the prestigious Cal Darden Campus Leadership Award, designating the Hampton program as 'Best in the Nation.'"

Our students come from many geographical areas, creating an environment of intellectual and experiential diversity. Keeping with the Hampton tradition, the School of Business has a high standard of excellence and expects nothing less of its students and faculty. Hampton graduates are well-prepared to provide solutions to complex problems and recognize global issues in society.

"The HU School of Business faculty hold doctoral degrees in their teaching and research areas, and are continuously engaged in grantsmanship and publishing scholarly works."

There are 35 full-time and part-time faculty in the School of Business. Of this group 80% have terminal degrees. Faculty are selected from a multi-cultural background to provide diversity of thought and to complement the student population. Faculty are constantly engaged in developing innovative methods of teaching, conducting scholarly research and participating in student mentorship.

The School of Business is committed to fostering a scholarly climate that inspires critical thinking, creativity, a free and open exchange of ideas, and intellectual curiosity and integrity.

Dr. Credle, Dean, Class of 1971
with Mr. Thomas Harris, Assistant Dean, Class of 1971
Sharing a Comedic Moment