About WCB

Message from Dean Malekzadeh

Welcome to the web site of the Williams College of Business at Xavier University. As the dean of the college, I am committed to satisfying the needs of our three stakeholders: students, faculty/staff, and executives/alum. The Williams College of Business has a lot to be proud of, with one noteworthy accomplishment being our AACSB-International accreditation. We are one of only 450 or so business schools that are accredited by AACSB-International, the highest level of business school accreditation in the United States and internationally. Less than 10% of business schools globally have achieved this level of accreditation.

AACSB-International accreditation signals to our students that the Williams College of Business curriculum is continuously up-to-date, our faculty and staff are experts in their fields, and that we are committed to helping students achieve their educational and professional goals. Accreditation assures the corporate community that our processes have passed the highest level of scrutiny, and that our graduates meet the high educational standards set by AACSB-International. The Williams College of Business faculty members are not only experts in their fields but also demonstrate a passion for teaching and a commitment to serving the community. This commitment reflects the mission of the Williams College of Business, which is to educate students of business, enabling them to improve organizations and society, consistent with the Jesuit tradition.

Please browse our site and discover for yourself the culture that makes the Williams College of Business a special place for learning. What differentiates the Williams College of Business from other business schools is our emphasis on bridging the gap between theory and practice. The passion for teaching that our faculty members bring to each class is matched by their ability to focus on the managerial implications of business theories. Our students, both undergraduate and graduate, expect managerial relevance and we are proud of them for their dedication to learning. In addition, the advisory board members and Executive Mentors bring much practical knowledge to our college, and enhance the career preparation of the students.

A few points of distinction:

• Greater Cincinnati's only nationally ranked MBA program
• Ranked #11 in the nation in Entrepreneurship
• Guaranteed Executive Mentor for every undergraduate student
• Ten Executive Advisory Boards, with over 250 members
• 96% placement rate for the graduating class of May 2006
• Higher than Midwest's median average salaries for the undergraduate and MBA graduates in 2006
• CEO and C-level executives co-teaching with our world-class faculty
• Only business school with a comprehensive four-year professional development program (PASSPORT)
• Fully integrated services for the corporate partners

Enjoy your visit to our web site. I sincerely hope that I will be able to meet you in person and show you what makes the Williams College of Business a special place.

Warm regards,

Ali Malekzadeh, Ph.D.
Dean and Professor of Management
malekzadeh@xavier.edu
513 745-3528