Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business

In 1979, when Satish Gupta was looking for a business school, he was looking for an education that would span oceans and continents — a school willing to teach on an international level. The University of Dallas was that school. Since its founding, UD has been committed to preparing students to become competent and responsible managers who are principled and moral leaders. The expert faculty, diverse student population and curricula designed for the ever-changing business landscape have prepared students for careers in the United States and around the world.

For Satish, the University of Dallas, nestled in the center of the Dallas/Fort-Worth metropolitan area, became home. And a year later, Yasmin (not yet a Gupta at the time) joined Satish at the university.

“UD was one of the first schools in the U.S. to understand the importance of international business and trade,” recalled Yasmin Gupta. “The program was vibrant with international students. It was like walking into our very own global village, right here in Irving.”  

Satish and Yasmin didn’t wait long to put their business education to work. While still students at the university, they began the business plan to a company that would later become SB International. More than 30 years later, SB International is a leading manufacturer, processor and distributor of steel pipe and tubing products for the oil and gas industry in the United States and Canada.

In 2014, a generous gift from the Guptas made possible the state-of-the-art SB Hall, home to the college of business for which they are the namesakes. Today, the Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business has over 17,000 alumni and currently enrolls nearly 1,000 graduate and undergraduate students.

“Our dream is for this college to be a global meeting ground for diversity, where students from all parts of the world can learn from each other and live in harmony,” said Yasmin Gupta at the dedication ceremony for SB Hall. “We hope this beautiful new environment fosters the same loving global village that we experienced as students all those years ago.”

The University of Dallas is a Catholic institution of higher learning dedicated to the pursuit of wisdom, of truth, and of virtue as the proper and primary ends of education.

The UDallas College of Business embraces these ends with a distinctive commitment to a rigorous and relevant education that provides immediate applicability and lasting value in the business environment.  We view business as a vocation that is ordered to the betterment of society in keeping with the common good.

As a business school committed to the highest levels of excellence, we focus on cultivating leaders who strive to make a deep, positive, and lasting impact on the people, organizations, and society that they serve.  We draw deeply on the moral and ethical principles animating the Catholic intellectual tradition in engagement with other intellectual traditions.  In this way, we prepare business professionals to become principled and moral leaders who are ethical and effective decision-makers capable of leading in a variety of dynamic and complex environments.

To accomplish this purpose, we seek exceptional faculty and staff who embrace the mission of the University of Dallas. The Catholic Liberal Arts identity of the University informs our unique approach to business education and is reflected in the design of our curriculum. Our commitment to relevance is reflected in our faculty’s ongoing engagement in real world practices that support their teaching and research agendas. Our faculty emphasize teaching and learning and engage in basic, applied, and pedagogical research. 

At the undergraduate level, in accordance with the pursuit of liberal education, we build a foundation for the students' lifelong development of moral, intellectual, and professional capabilities.

At the master's level, we equip students with knowledge, skills and ethical principles essential to accomplish their professional objectives.

At the doctoral level, we equip experienced professionals with analytical and applied research skills to solve problems facing organizations and lead change ethically. 

At the Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business, we are led by a cohesive and committed team of scholars, administrators, and practitioners who are dedicated to advancing our mission and empowering our students. Whether shaping curricula, forging industry partnerships, or guiding strategic growth, our leadership works collaboratively to uphold the college’s values and drive excellence.

Meet the individuals whose vision, experience, and stewardship propel us forward.

The Gupta College Advisory Board (GCAB) is a distinguished group of leaders and alumni from various professional backgrounds who provide valuable guidance and insight to the leadership team of the College.

The primary purpose of the advisory board is to help the Gupta College of Business achieve its mission. The GCAB advises, promotes and supports the College's achievements, programs and contributions to the broader community, thereby raising awareness and enhancing the institution's reputation and standing.

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