VISION We leverage our Fargo-Moorhead location and status as a college within a land-grant university to educate, engage, and inspire. MISSION As a community of scholars, educators, and business professionals, the College of Business supports NDSU’s mission as a student-focused, land-grant, research university by providing quality: educational experiences through collaboration and community engagement, research for the advancement of knowledge, and collaborations to benefit business and the greater community. The College of Business offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs that provide students with a quality education in the functional areas of business, an exposure to global business issues, and an introduction to technologies that will be a part of their work life. The College is accredited by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Accreditation confirms an institution’s commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review process. NDSU is one of only three schools in North Dakota and western Minnesota with AACSB International accreditation. The Richard H. Barry Hall, home to the College of Business, is located in downtown Fargo. Over 1,400 students, faculty, and staff use the building on a daily basis. This complex consists of 135,000 square feet and includes a six-story building with faculty and administrative offices, a three-story wing featuring 14 high-technology classrooms, specialized trading room, sales labs, and a 284-seat auditorium.