About the Chaifetz School of Business
Here, students learn through experience. They engage with the community and St. Louis’s thriving business scene to put their education into practice as business leaders for and with others. Through experiential learning, Chaifetz students develop the skills to create entrepreneurial solutions that drive business innovation and success.
And, the Chaifetz School’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and leadership ensure we’re always moving forward to create the best possible business education for current students and opportunities for lifelong learning for alumni and our community.
The Chaifetz Difference
The Chaifetz Way
The Chaifetz Way is our distinctive approach to preparing students for what's next. By integrating Chaifetz AI, Dignity-Based Leadership and Co-op³® throughout the student experience, we help students develop the knowledge, leadership capabilities and practical experience needed to thrive in a changing economy and lead meaningful careers.
The Chaifetz Way brings together three transformational experiences that shape how our students learn, lead and grow:
- Chaifetz AI prepares students to work effectively with artificial intelligence while strengthening the uniquely human capabilities organizations value most.
- Dignity-Based Leadership develops leaders who build trust, foster belonging and help teams thrive.
- Co-op³™ connects classroom learning with immersive, paid professional experiences that prepare students for meaningful careers.
Our '4-Cs' Value Statement
Our commitment to our principles sets us apart from other business schools, which we refer to as our “4-Cs”: Character, Courage, Caring Community and Career Aspirations. Every class we teach, every program we launch, and what we strive to instill in our students is inspired by these principles.
Location Means Opportunity
With a metropolitan location blocks from Fortune 500’s, thriving start-up incubators, arts organizations and professional sport teams, the Chaifetz School’s location in the heart of St. Louis means endless opportunities for students, faculty and alumni.
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Leading Faculty
Chaifetz faculty are leaders in their field who define our understanding of business practice with their ongoing research. Their innovation in the classroom ensures students gain the critical skills required to succeed in business today and in the future. And 16:1 student to faculty ratio means Chaifetz students build meaningful relationships with our expert faculty, creating even more opportunities inside the classroom and in the community.
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Nationally Ranked Programs
Strong tradition, continual innovation and commitment to student success all add up to an exceptional business education. So exceptional, that the Chaifetz School is home to nationally ranked programs by U.S. News & World Report, Princeton Review and Poets&Quants for Undergrads.