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Mission Matters

Our mission to educate leaders for business & society inspires us to make a difference across industries and sectors.

Protecting trust in economics

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Building homes with printers

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Supporting local entrepreneurs

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Explaining healthcare price hikes

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Investing in climate solutions

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Innovating so communities prosper

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Researching public schools

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Reaching the top

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Creating more value

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Bringing science to the city

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Building financial strength

Paula Volent ’97

Helping working parents

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We seek students who care deeply about the problems afflicting our world. 

We equip them with the knowledge, the resources, and the networks to pursue positive and ambitious change in business and in life.

Our Community

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Learn more about the Yale SOM elective Founders Practicum, which gives students targeted mentorship and guidance as they spend a semester bringing a venture to life.

The Discovery Projects, an experiential course offered by the Yale Center for Customer Insights, was particularly valuable in preparing me for client-facing work during my summer internship at BCG. In the course, students work on actionable marketing projects for real-world companies by conducting interviews, analyzing large datasets, and performing A/B testing. The skills I learned there translated directly to my internship.

The integrated core curriculum has provided the 360-degree view of business that I needed. The curriculum is structured through organizational perspectives that emphasize the importance of understanding the motives and interests of all stakeholders in a business. The course State and Society, for example, has broadened my understanding of current issues, the role the private sector plays, and how we can think beyond profits to ensure business has a positive impact. Even small initiatives can enhance many lives.

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