About Business: Northern Kentucky University, Greater Cincinnati Region

Spark your inner business leader

The Haile College of Business is committed to providing a top-quality, well-rounded business education that will equip you with the skills and tools necessary to be successful in today’s challenging world. We do this through the promotion of academic excellence; a focus on building a strong community of faculty, staff, students and alumni; partnerships both locally and globally that all contribute to excellence and engagement in business education.

History

In 2008, the then Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. / US Bank Foundation gifted Northern Kentucky University College of Business with a $15 million endowment. This was the largest gift in the 40-year history of NKU, and matched the largest single-source gift to a public university in the history of Kentucky. The gift established endowed chairs for faculty and support for faculty recruitment, retention, and development, as well as providing scholarships for business students. The college was named The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr./US Bank Foundation College of Business to reflect this generosity.

In 2021, the college rebranded as simply the Haile College of Business to follow suit with the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr. Foundation having shortened its name by
dropping the “U.S. Bank” from its name. The decision was made to avoid confusion and to clarify the two brands.

The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation's gift to the College of Business continues to provide sustainable revenue for the continuation and growth of innovative programs, the development of new and relevant educational support activities, and the improved brand awareness of the college’s dedication to excellence in teaching, research, and service for the betterment of our students and the business community we serve.

Vision

To lead in applied business education, developing outstanding business professionals with global perspective.

Mission

To deliver innovative student-centered experiential learning that prepares our graduates for success in a global society, to contribute to the economic development of our regions and beyond, and to engage in relevant scholarly and applied inquiry.

Values

Excellence: pursuing extraordinary results in all our endeavors.
Principled: embodying highest expectations of our own and each other’s character.
Innovation: embracing new ways to teach, engage and serve.
Collegiality: celebrating our shared passions and experiences with a strong sense of inclusion and identity.

Accreditations

AACSB International, The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, which represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. Accredited institutions confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review.

Our Construction Management Program is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) a leading global advocate of quality construction education that promotes, supports, and accredits quality construction education programs.