Welcome to the School of Business
I am thrilled to lead this vibrant community in our mission to empower learners with a high-quality, accessible business education that prepares them to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, diverse, and interconnected world.
At SIUE School of Business, we prepare the next generation of business leaders by engaging students in meaningful experiences, fostering innovation in how and where they learn, and driving impact that extends far beyond campus. Your support makes this vision possible. We are committed to excellence and innovation.
Over the past year, since joining SIUE as dean of the School of Business, I have come to appreciate something profound about our community; the real value of business education today lies not in information alone, but in how we engage with one another. In an era when artificial intelligence places knowledge at our fingertips, the differentiator for our graduates will not simply be what they know, but how they connect, collaborate, and bring knowledge to life through action. Engagement with peers, faculty, industry leaders, alumni, and communities is what transforms learning into wisdom and opportunity into impact.
Our alumni network spans over 29,000 professionals leading companies like Amazon, Boeing, Deloitte, and more. They exemplify the impact of an SIUE education, with many serving as influential leaders and entrepreneurs. We also extend our reach through executive education and business outreach initiatives, including the Small Business Development Center and the International Trade Center, to strengthen our ties to the community and the world.
At the SIUE School of Business, engagement is not an activity; it is our identity. It is how we prepare leaders who will thrive in a world of rapid change and how we ensure the School continues to serve as a place where ideas grow, relationships deepen, and futures are built.
I look forward to welcoming you to the SIUE School of Business.
Mario Hayek, PhD, PMP, SCMP
Dean and Professor of Management
