The Lutgert College of Business educates and engages students and businesses in a collaborative community. We offer high quality educational programs that prepare our students to thrive in their professional careers. We accomplish our mission through: • Delivering student-focused undergraduate business program with select graduate programs. • Teaching by qualified faculty who share their diverse experience with students and the community. • Preparing students for careers through a relevant education that includes opportunities for active learning, internships,and community service. • Building and strengthening southwest Florida business and community partnerships through internship opportunities, professional development, mentorship, and career recruitment programs. • Fulfilling social responsibility through entrepreneurship, mentorship, internship, service learning, and active learning programs to benefit the region and its communities. • Fostering personal and professional growth in an ethical and diverse environment. • Valuing the creation and distribution of applied, pedagogical, and basic scholarship.