Vision and Mission

As a leader in Jesuit business education, faculty teach students the fundamentals of business and ethics, foster community involvement, and inspire a drive to serve others. Fairfield Dolan embodies the Jesuit mission of Fairfield University; this mission, which emphasizes "care for the whole person," is consistently demonstrated both inside and outside the classroom at Fairfield Dolan.

Vision Statement

The Charles F. Dolan School of Business is an innovative leader in Jesuit business education, enriched by a liberal arts core, that engages students in a vibrant and caring learning community. We seek to cultivate ethical business leaders to ensure a successful global future.

Mission Statement

The Charles F. Dolan School of Business is committed to the Jesuit Catholic tradition of educating the whole person (cura personalis) by fostering an engaging and diverse learning community of educational excellence and relevance. We do this with nationally recognized programs and innovative curricula, informed by the balanced teaching, research, and service contributions of outstanding faculty and staff, and supported by local and global partnerships. Fairfield Dolan strives to develop socially responsible, intellectually curious, ethical, compassionate global business leaders who excel in their careers and lead meaningful lives.

History and Overview

The Charles F. Dolan School of Business was established in 1978, having been a Department of Business Administration for 31 years within the College of Arts and Sciences. In 1981, in response to a stated need by the business community within Fairfield County, the School began its Master of Science in Financial Management program. The Certificate for Advanced Study in Finance was initiated in 1984. In 1994, in response to unprecedented market demand, the School introduced the Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program which now has concentrations in Accounting, Analytics, Cybersecurity, Finance, Management, and Marketing with additional specializations in Global Strategy, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship, Strategic Human Resources, and Marketing Analytics. Fairfield Dolan has extensively expanded since 1978 in its programs and offerings.

Study at the Charles F. Dolan School of Business

Fairfield Dolan is housed in a state-of-the-art facility with eleven classrooms, three computer labs, eight group workrooms and outstanding media and technology equipment. The building has extensive lounge and meeting areas for student activities and unrivaled offices for faculty and staff. Thus, the School's building and facilities are among the best in the nation and reflect the continual development and unlimited potential of the Dolan School of Business.

The School offers classes at night and on weekends to serve the needs of part-time graduate students from the regional business community, and full-time students. Class sizes are small, 20-25 on average, with an emphasis on close interaction between the individual and the faculty member.

Fairfield Dolan faculty have an average of 10 years of professional business experience to accompany their strong academic preparation which includes an earned doctorate and, in nearly every case, previous academic work in the liberal arts and sciences, scholarly contributions and ongoing research interests, and continuing professional involvement in their chosen areas of expertise. The School faculty are dedicated to teaching excellence and they have the unique ability to bridge the gap between theory and practice because of their business experience and strong academic backgrounds.