About
At the Lee Business School, our mission is our ethos: cultivating leaders who transform business. While our teaching is the most evident means of accomplishing this mission, our research and service are foundational to our teaching and ability to foster such transformational change. Through our teaching, research, and service, we transform the lives of our students and the communities we serve— Las Vegas, the state of Nevada, the United States, and the world.
Our Strategic Plan
Our strategic plan aims to foster a dynamic and inclusive environment where students thrive, faculty excel, staff are supported, and partnerships with the business community flourish. To achieve this, we are placing a focus on the following areas:
- Resource enhancement
- Cultural development
- Innovation
- Strategic pillars that encompass student success, faculty excellence, staff support, and community engagement.
Through these efforts, we strive to ultimately position our institution as a top-ranked urban MSI R1 business school in the West.
The Lee Student Experience
We embody the UNLV Lee Business School mission by crafting an unparalleled student experience where innovation, collaboration, and real-world application converge. Key elements of our student experience include:
- A supportive culture where every voice is valued, every idea welcomed, and every student poised for success in the global business arena
- Benefits stemming from our longstanding ties with the dynamic Las Vegas business community.
- Opportunities to unlock your academic and career potential through internships, personalized coaching, and strategic partnerships.
- Flexible program options and experiential learning opportunities.
- A variety of vibrant student organizations to fortify your connection to your peers.
Services for the Business Community
Our centers facilitate engagement between faculty, students, and the business world, allowing the institution to stay informed about the trends impacting corporate America. By bringing together faculty experts from diverse fields, these centers cultivate and share knowledge on subjects that are integral to our mission, therefore nurturing essential partnerships that contribute to molding the success of our students.
Our Faculty
Our school has more than 100 dedicated faculty members who inspire and empower the next generation of business leaders. Through their groundbreaking research, our faculty push the boundaries of knowledge in various business disciplines and contribute innovative solutions and insights that shape industries. In the classroom, they demonstrate a deep commitment to fostering critical thinking, creativity, and practical skills among their students. Many of our talented faculty members are also recruited from around the world to add cultural richness and intellectual stimulation to the education experience.
Dean’s Office
As the focal point of administration within the Lee Business School, the Dean’s Office coordinates various essential functions, including those within the academic, research, and operational realms. Their duties include the following:
- Strategic planning
- Allocation of resources
- Faculty and staff assistance
- Student affairs
- Curriculum advancement
- Accreditation procedures
- Cultivating relationships with external entities such as industry collaborators and alumni
The Dean’s office also plays a pivotal role in supporting prestigious occasions such as the Nevada Business Hall of Fame. This involvement underscores the Office's commitment to elevating the school's stature and influence within the broader business community. Ultimately, our community engagement initiatives promote entrepreneurship and economic development to emphasize the school's commitment to impactful outreach beyond our campus.
The Lee Family Gift
In 2011 the UNLV College of Business was renamed the Lee Business School after receiving a transformational gift from local real estate developers and casino owners, Ted and Doris Lee. The generous gift has made several endowments possible for both students and faculty.