Brian Gillespie, dean

Greetings from the Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship!

It is my pleasure to welcome you to Jabs, the destination of choice for business education in the state of Montana and throughout the region.

Whether you are ineterested in studying abroad through our global education opportunities, starting your own business through the Blackstone LaunchPad, or developing your leadership skills through a student organization like our Women in Business Club or the American Marketing Association student chapter, I am confident you will find yourself at home here in the Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship.

From the moment you step into Jabs, you join a network of thought leaders, innovators, and business professionals dedicated to preparing you for success in your chosen career. You will find a personalized, experienced-based, and rigorous curriculum that emphasizes innovation, impact, and growth, providing you with the skills necessary to serve the evolving needs of business and society.

Innovate. We embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and embed entrepreneurship and innovation throughout our programs. Our creative approaches to teaching and our commitment to experiential learning position us as the state-wide leader in entrepreneurial innovation and highlight our dedication to scholarship and the discovery of new knowledge.

Impact. We are dedicated to using business to create a better world, training the next generation of leaders to be change-agents for Montana and beyond. Our commitment is unwavering as we improve the lives of our stakeholders by tackling the biggest societal, environmental, and economic issues through economic growth and sustainable business programs.

Grow. Our core commitment to the maturation and development of our students fosters our individual and collective growth. We accomplish this through our professionalism programs and scholarly pursuits, preparing our students for success after graduation.

I encourage you to explore all the opportunities that Jabs offers, and to connect with us to learn how we can help you reach your academic and professional goals.

 

Brian Gillespie, PhD
College Dean