Bill and Vieve Gore School of Business
Westminster University’s Bill and Vieve Gore School of Business is dedicated to providing academic programs that integrate business with liberal arts and provide a student-oriented learning environment and innovative education.
The School of Business prepares you for lifelong learning and changing social, technological, and economic conditions. You'll build a strong foundation in business and learn how to work within complex organizations in a global world. All business courses are designed around your needs. You can choose face-to-face or online classes, full-time or part-time schedules, daytime or evening courses, and competency-based learning. Whatever your situation, there's an option that works for you. At Westminster, you'll find small class sizes, hands-on learning, and instructors who know your name and are invested in your success. The small, liberal arts college environment means you'll also have access to personal mentoring throughout your time here. When you graduate, you'll be ready for the workplace. Business graduates are strong communicators, critical thinkers, and collaborative team members with a solid grasp of technology, ethics, and global business. Students do projects for—and end up working at—organizations ranging from Goldman Sachs to brand-new nonprofits they start right here in Sugar House.
Mission
The Bill and Vieve Gore School of Business prepares people to think critically, act responsibly, and make a difference.
Vision
The Bill and Vieve Gore School of Business will be recognized as a business school that educates, supports, and provides mentorship to people who are making a difference in their communities and changing the world.
Values
- Student success
- Excellence in teaching
- Mentorship and personal relationships
- Community impact
"If I was given the opportunity to relive my college decision moment, I would choose to attend Westminster again. At first, quite honestly, I was skeptical of attending a small liberal arts college in Utah. However, only one semester in, I knew Westminster was the right place for me. The Gore School of Business is a well-connected, hidden gem of a business school—not to mention all the interesting professors and wonderful administrators I connected with."
Derrick graduated summa cum laude with a double major in finance and economics, as well as an Honors certificate. In summer 2014, Derrick interned with Goldman Sachs' Salt Lake City office. This summer, he will be interning with D.A. Davidson & Co.'s IIG Research in Seattle. After this 11-week internship, he will be starting his master's in finance at ESADE Business School in Barcelona, Spain.
Accreditation
The Bill and Vieve Gore School of Business is nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
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Undergraduate Academic Programs
Westminster undergraduate business programs prepare you to begin your career.
- Accounting (major)
- Bachelor of Business Administration (major—interactive, online program)
- Business (minor)
- Business Computer Information Systems (major)
- Economics (major and minor)
- Entrepreneurship (minor)
- Finance (major)
- International Business (major)
- Management (major)
- Marketing (major)
- Pre-Law (advising path)
- Sports Management (major and minor)
Graduate Academic Programs
Westminster's graduate business programs will expand your professional opportunities in your career.
- Master of Accountancy
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Business Administration in Technology Commercialization (MBATC)
Certificate Programs
"As a teacher, I am aware of the responsibility I have to students, and I take that responsibility very seriously. My role makes it vital for me to engage students in exploration and learning by involving students both within and outside the classroom.
I strive to engage my students intellectually to allow them to first examine, then question, and ultimately apply the ideas and theories presented. This intellectual curiosity and vitality is important for students while they are at Westminster, as well as after they leave.
The future success of my students has always been a strong driver in my academic career. I make demands of myself to be enthusiastic, prepared, current, curious, creative and intellectually honest. I bring these characteristics to class with me every day. I love teaching marketing."
Center for Financial Wellness
The Center for Financial Wellness works to improve the community’s financial well-being through a variety of programs.
Gore Giovale Center for Innovative Leadership
The Gore Giovale Center for Innovative Leadership connects students with community and organizational leaders to offer hands-on learning opportunities and foster meaningful conversations about leadership.
Gore School of Business Tutoring Center
The Business Tutoring Center offers free drop-in tutoring to all undergraduate students taking business courses.
Gore School Ambassador Program
Bring your experience, build the community, become a Gore School Ambassador. The ambassador program gives graduate students and alumni an opportunity to engage with and represent the business school.
Bring Experience
Represent the business school in the community and share your experience. Events are in-person and online, including:
- Sitting on a panel of current students and alumni; sharing experiences in the MBA and Master of Accountancy programs with prospective students and their employers
- Providing tips on how to be a successful student with incoming classes during orientation
- Helping make graduation celebrations memorable
Build Community
Foster relationships with other students while you serve as a peer mentor. You will:
- Work with diverse populations of students
- Provide new students with guidance on how to access people, resources, internship and career opportunities, and how to navigate challenging situations while in graduate school as a knowledgeable peer
- Positive Attitude: Act friendly and approachable
- Acceptance of Others: Commitment to diversity and working toward creating an inclusive environment
- Professionalism: Represent the school, maintaining professional composure in engagement with the community
- Communication Skills: Comfortable when speaking to groups and in one-on-one communication
- Leadership: Have integrity, self-discipline, and the ability to empower others, as well as a commitment to developing leadership skills
The Gore School Ambassador is a volunteer position.
Current students must have:
- Earned 20 credit hours
- A cumulative 3.0 GPA
- Good standing with the college
- Good standing with the community
Alumni must have:
- Graduated within the last 3 years
- A cumulative 3.0 GPA
- Good standing with the college
- Good standing with the community
Ambassador Application and Ambassador Scholarship
Gore School Ambassadors are eligible for a scholarship from the dean’s office. To inquire about becoming an ambassador or the scholarship opportunity, email Dax Jacobson, Dean, at djacobson@westminsteru.edu.
University Valuation Group
The University Valuation Group is a student-led valuation consultancy that provides businesses with a valuation from students in a variety of majors who put their unique financial skills and expertise to work.
Westminster Tax Clinic
The Westminster Tax Clinic offers free tax preparation and financial advocacy services to low-to-moderate income families. Students from the Accounting program gain practical experience while serving the community.
Center for Financial Wellness
The Center for Financial Wellness works to improve the community’s financial well-being through a variety of programs.