IRVING, Texas (June 25, 2025) -- The Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business at the University of Dallas is proud to announce the launch of a bold new graduate business curriculum this fall — one that fuses technical excellence with ethical leadership and human-centered values. Rooted in the liberal arts tradition and reflective of UDallas’ identity as the country's premiere Catholic university, this reimagined business curriculum positions graduate students for success in a rapidly changing global landscape.
“This is a complete reinvention of how we approach business education,” said Dr. J. Lee Whittington, Dean of the College. “In a world shaped by data, artificial intelligence, and distributed teams, we believe the future of business is human — and we’re breaking the mold again to lead the way forward.” This launch directly aligns with the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025, which identifies analytical thinking, AI and big data, and leadership/social influence among the top 10 core skills employers will prioritize through 2029. The University of Dallas has anticipated this shift, integrating these competencies across all programs — while uniquely anchoring them in timeless values and moral clarity.
At the heart of the new curriculum is the Business Core — three foundational courses that focus on virtuous leadership, ethical decision-making, and effective communication. These form the bedrock of all MBA, MS, and DBA programs and are designed to shape graduates who lead with both insight and integrity.
The new curriculum also includes two new master’s degrees launching in August:
- Master of Leadership (ML): A multidisciplinary degree for those seeking to lead transformational change across sectors.
- Master of Science in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (MS DSAI): A cutting-edge program preparing professionals to ethically harness the power of data and AI.
In addition, students can choose from an expanded MBA program that features new concentrations such as Sports, Entertainment and Hospitality, Financial Planning and Data Science and AI in a robust suite of specialized Master of Science degrees and certificate programs, offered in flexible formats for today’s working professionals.
Whether you're pursuing a professional certificate, a master’s degree, or the AACSB-accredited Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), the UDallas College of Business is committed to forming ethical, innovative leaders ready to meet the challenges of tomorrow with clarity, character, and purpose.
About the Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business
The Gupta College of Business at the University of Dallas has been perfecting graduate business education for more than 50 years. Located in Irving, Texas, the college offers AACSB-accredited programs with the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), MBA, and Master of Science programs in Accounting, Business Analytics, Cybersecurity, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Finance, Financial Planning, Leadership as well as professional education programs both online and in-person, making it one of the most popular choices among Dallas/Fort Worth’s business leaders. SB Hall, which houses the college, provides students with state-of-the-art technology and practical tools to prepare them for their future careers. For more information, visit udallas.edu/cob.
