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In the Classroom
More business minors are now available to all Notre Dame students—and new minors expand the educational offerings at Mendoza
Mendoza
Mendoza is cutting MBA class size and investing more in each student – betting that a smaller program will deliver stronger outcomes.
Poets & Quants
Mendoza
Mendoza’s present-day mission to “grow the good in business” has its roots in its founding dean’s vision for the College.
The Observer

Features
Under Pete Pietraszewski's leadership the business library became a place where expertise and collaboration helped people do their best work.

Mendoza
The program redesign adds three career-focused concentrations, expands eligibility to business majors and incorporates the residential Master of Nonprofit Administration.

Experiential Learning
The fifth annual Grow the Good Case Competition at Mendoza College of Business tackles how to boost economic access for all.
College News
This month's updates from the Mendoza College of Business include a new MBA career framework designed to align coursework with key career pathways such as consulting and finance, enhancing flexibility for student futures. The college recently celebrated its centenary with a conference focused on maintaining spiritual values in business, alongside sessions addressing ethics and societal impact. In rankings news, Mendoza secured the #5 spot for best undergraduate business schools, and four-time Olympian Lindsey Vonn delivered an inspiring keynote at the Women's Investing Summit, encouraging attendees to embrace risk and leadership.
Features
Mendoza College of Business is launching its first-ever Ph.D. programs in Management and Analytics, designed to cultivate a distinct Notre Dame business research culture.
College News
Mendoza College of Business is revising its undergraduate Business Core curriculum to enhance flexibility and allow students to tailor their education to their interests and career goals. The new curriculum reduces required courses from 18 to 10 and includes broadening electives, opening up opportunities for specializations and cross-disciplinary studies. This change, effective for the Class of 2026, aims to support students' diverse academic pathways while fostering innovation in course offerings.

Vita
Chad Harms, an associate teaching professor at Mendoza College of Business, creatively adapted his "Foresight in Business and Society" course for online learning during the pandemic. He launched a mini talk show called "TIKI Time," featuring Hawaiian shirts, music, and guest speakers, to keep students engaged and on track. Positive feedback from students reflects the successful shift to a more flexible and interactive learning environment. A new undergraduate elective, Inclusive Leadership, has also been introduced, addressing gender equity in the workplace. This seminar-style course encourages discussions on critical issues affecting women at work, alongside real-world applications