How Fairfield’s Jesuit Catholic Mission Inspires Learning at the Charles F. Dolan School of Business.
From a mandatory “Business Ethics” course for all Fairfield Dolan students to an “Ignatian Pedagogy” course offered to Executive DBA (doctor of business administration) candidates, the Dolan School’s approach to education is deeply rooted in Fairfield’s mission. “In the Dolan School of Business, we are developing ethical leaders for a better world and lifelong success,” said Rev. Gregory Konz, S.J., special assistant to the dean of the Dolan School. “From students to faculty, we focus on societal impact, social responsibility, and engaging with the community—in addition to academic excellence and professional development. We are proud to be a Jesuit business school and we are clear about our values, demonstrating them daily in our work, programming, and partnerships.”
Grounded in the global Jesuit Catholic mission to share intellectual resources for the betterment of the community, the Dolan School’s international partnerships are a steadily growing example of that commitment in action.
In the fall of 2020, the Shanghai MBA program was the first to offer a Fairfield University degree in a foreign country. In 2024, additional international offerings in Europe and South America were announced: 4+1 degree agreements in partnership with Comillas Pontifical University (Comillas ICADE) and Universidad Loyola Andalucía in Spain, and Uruguay Catholic University in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Not only do such partnerships expand global opportunities for international students, they also provide an outlet for Fairfield to expand its reach, creating high impact academic opportunities that prepare students around the world to lead their communities with insight, empathy, critical rigor, and a determination to serve and promote justice.
