Villanova

School of Business


ANNOUNCING THE NEXT
HELEN AND WILLIAM O’TOOLE DEAN

   


Dr. Wen Mao

Villanova University President the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, announced the appointment of Wen Mao, PhD, as the Helen and William O’Toole Dean of the Villanova School of Business, effective August 1, 2023.

 

Dr. Mao’s career spans more than three decades and encompasses roles as an academician, scholar and administrator. This key appointment is the result of a rigorous national search led by a committee of faculty, administrators, students and alumni. Learn more


DEVELOPING BUSINESS LEADERS
FOR A BETTER WORLD ®

Students sitting on steps outside of Bartley Hall

The Villanova School of Business develops business leaders for a better world through the Augustinian values of truth, community, caring and leading through service.

VSB provides a world-class business education with undergraduate programs, graduate programs and executive education. Renowned faculty blend formal business training with real-world application to deliver an innovative and rigorous curriculum.

By bridging theory and practice, VSB helps students to develop into creative problem solvers who become ethical, influential leaders who know how to grow, analyze and protect business value.

Collaborative. Creative. Entrepreneurial. VSB educates leaders with a desire to effect positive change in their workplaces and their communities, as well as around the globe.

HONORING A RICH LEGACY; SHAPING A BRIGHT FUTURE

VSB is celebrating its 100th anniversary—and what a century it has been! Over the past 100 years, VSB has created a learning environment unprecedented in the world of business education – one that transforms lives and positively impacts society while developing ethical business leaders.

LEARN AT VSB

UNDERGRADUATE

Choose from 7 majors, 3 co-majors and 10 minors.
Business minors also are available for
non-business students.

GRADUATE

Get to know VSB’s graduate business programs including the flexible Villanova Professional MBA as well as in-person and online specialized masters options.

EXECUTIVE EDUCATION

Explore VSB's highly experiential learning opportunities for business leaders, including the Villanova Executive MBA, specialized programs and certificates, and custom programming.

  

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS

VSB's 5 academic departments are home to VSB's undergraduate, graduate and executive programs and our more than 120 faculty members.

EXPLORE ALL PROGRAMS

Use our interactive Program Explorer to view and filter VSB's business programs according to your area of interest, format needs and more.

CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE

VSB’s institutes and centers of excellence drive the school’s pursuit of scholarly achievement, provide an outlet for cutting-edge research and help to guide curricular design.

EXPERIENCE VSB

 

 

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RANKED UNDERGRADUATE BUSINESS SCHOOL
IN THE NATION
POETS & QUANTS

  

99.7%

SUCCESSFUL
UNDERGRADUATE JOB
PLACEMENT RATE

  

$78,078

MEAN SALARY
FOR GRADUATES

  

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INSTITUTES AND CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE

 

  

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RANKED BEST ONLINE MBA IN THE NATION BY U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT

  

43,143

VSB ALUMNI MAKING A DIFFERENCE AROUND THE WORLD

  

NEWS

Justin G. Gmelich ’90 VSB Selected as the 2023 Recipient of The Rev. Joseph C. Bartley, OSA Alumni Medallion

Justin G. Gmelich ’90 VSB Selected as the 2023 Recipient of The Rev. Joseph C. Bartley, OSA Alumni Medallion

Villanova, Pa., May 8, 2023 - The Villanova School of Business (VSB) has selected Justin G. Gmelich ’90 VSB as the 2023 recipient of The Rev. Joseph C. Bartley, OSA Alumni Medallion. The Bartley Medallion is the highest distinction VSB can bestow to alumni, and is awarded annually to recognize those who have distinguished themselves in their careers while also demonstrating extraordinary service to their communities and to VSB.

MAY 8, 2023

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2023 Hermes Creative Awards

Villanova School of Business Wins Three 2023 Hermes Creative Awards

Villanova, Pa., April 26, 2023 – Villanova School of Business (VSB) was selected as a winner of three 2023 Hermes Creative Awards administered by the Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals (AMCP). AMCP judges are industry professionals who look for companies and individuals whose talent exceeds a high standard of excellence and whose work serves as a benchmark for the industry.

APRIL 26, 2023

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2023 Ranking

Villanova School of Business Part-Time MBA Ranked No. 25 by U.S. News & World Report

Villanova, Pa., April 25, 2023 – The Villanova School of Business (VSB) has been ranked No. 25 among the 2023-24 Best Graduate Schools Part-Time MBA by U.S. News & World Report.

APRIL 25, 2023

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Jonah Gavino (left) and Megan Kempf (right)

Two VSB Students Selected as Poets&Quants 2023 Best & Brightest Business Majors

Villanova, PA, April 11, 2023 – Two Villanova School of Business (VSB) students – Jonah Gavino ’23 VSB and Megan Kempf ’23 VSB – were selected as Poets&Quants 100 Best & Brightest Undergraduate Business Majors of 2023. Poets&Quants chose 100 students from the Top 50 undergraduate business programs around the nation who are poised to make an impact as the future leaders of the business world.

APRIL 11, 2023

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