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Butler is committed to a liberal education for all students; that is,
an education that requires students to be acquainted with the modes
of inquiry that validate knowledge in the sciences, humanities, and
arts; and to develop the skills that permit them to communicate
effectively, think critically, work cooperatively and act
ethically. Liberal education engenders capacities of mind that
permit one to continue learning and adapting to work and society
over a lifetime.
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We prepare our graduates to contribute to the world through
participation in civic activities. Annual philanthropic
projects are a feature of residential, fraternity, and sorority
life; of all of our athletic teams; of many of our co-curricular
organizations; of our alternative fall and spring breaks and other
volunteer activities.
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First-year students participate in the Freshman
Business Experience course, which introduces students to the
world of business and leads them through a journey of
self-exploration. Assessment tools such as the Myers Briggs
Type Inventory, DISC and Strong Interest Inventory help students
begin making choices about career paths and majors.
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The Get Real Weekend is part of the Freshman
Business Experience course. During this experiential
weekend, students learn about teamwork and themselves through a
series of interactive activities and exercises, culminating in a
high ropes challenge.
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Undergraduate students work with a professional career mentor as well
as a faculty advisor during their four years at
Butler. Mentors and advisors work with the students for four
years and help them to make enlightened choices about careers and
academics.
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All undergraduate students take a six-hour
ethics and law course that examines moral issues
in business, such as corporate social responsibility, environmental
protection, health and safety issues, and more.
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Approximately one-third of all College of Business
undergraduates participate in a study abroad experience, more than any other
college at Butler. Students can expand their horizons and
develop a global mindset by participating in specialized business
exchange programs with partner institutions in Germany, France, the
Netherlands, Canada, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Chile and Taiwan.
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Students begin the MBA program with the Gateway
Experience, a one-day immersion with a local company. In a
matter of hours students conduct research, analyze data and develop
recommendations in an attempt to solve a company's problem. The
high-pressure course not only helps students understand the
importance of the business process, it helps them recognize their
own personal and professional strengths and barriers.