The Martha and Spencer Love School of Business was established following an endowment gift from The Martha and Spencer Love Foundation. The Love School of Business is based in the 60,000-square-foot Ernest A. Koury, Sr. Business Center, which opened in 2006. Richard W. Sankey Hall, an expansion of the Love School of Business, opened in fall 2018.

Departments

The Love School of Business includes the following departments:

Mission

To be leaders in the design and delivery of transformational educational experiences achieved through engaged learning, excellence in inclusive teaching, mission-driven applied and pedagogical scholarship and service, with a rigorous program of study that produces graduates who are able to provide principled leadership in the local and global community.

Vision

We cultivate ethical, professional, and innovative problem solvers with the vision that our graduates will lead purposeful, extraordinary lives with the skills and aspiration to make the future better for the organizations and communities in which they serve.

  • Ethical – We cultivate ethical leaders and innovators who approach problem-solving with integrity, humility, and thoughtful judgment. By developing a strong understanding of their responsibilities and personal values, we develop graduates who will transform their organizations and build a stronger future in a rapidly changing world.
  • Professional – We prepare students to be analytical professionals who are critical thinkers and sharp problem solvers with strong business acumen and common sense. Our graduates are AI confident, tech-savvy, organized, competent and work-ready – bringing relevant experience, skill, and reputation to make a meaningful impact at their workplace.
  • Innovative – We cultivate creative and curious innovators who approach problem-solving with a willingness to learn, adapt and navigate ambiguity. Through strong communication, collaboration and engaged leadership, they work as team players to turn bold ideas into meaningful progress.

Values

Excellence

We believe in the value of intellectual curiosity, rigor, critical thinking, and a shared commitment to excellence in teaching, mentorship, scholarship and service that makes a difference in the lives of our students and our community. We foster a community of accountability and support that allows all members of our community to define their goals and grow with intentionality.

Collaboration

We believe that the best solutions come from diverse and inclusive environments where all members of the community can effectively contribute ideas and engage in respectful and thoughtful dialogue. We therefore foster a culture of service and collaboration and value stewardship, honesty and fairness and we strive to ensure that these values guide our words and actions.

Future Orientation

We believe in centering our future, both within the LSB and the broader world, in our decision-making. We develop innovative curricula, research and community programs to address current and emerging needs beyond the walls of our program. We believe deeply in the transformative value of the liberal arts combined with innovative, cutting-edge business education in providing the skills, values and vision necessary to tackle meaningful challenges in a rapidly changing global environment. It is with that intention and focus that we all contribute meaningfully to the world’s most pressing problems.

Strategic Plan

The Love School of Business faculty approved the Fall 2026-Spring 2031 Strategic Plan on April 28, 2026.

View the 2026-31 Strategic Plan

    Accreditation

     

    AACSB accredited logoThe Love School of Business is accredited by AACSB International, an honor achieved by fewer than five percent of business schools in the world.

    is the most recognized form of specialized accreditation that an institution and its business programs can earn. Accreditation is a voluntary, nongovernmental process that includes a rigorous external review of a school’s mission, faculty qualifications, curricula, and ability to provide the highest-quality programs.

    The AACSB continuous improvement review process is conducted every five years and signals we have documented continuous improvements in support of our stated mission and strategic management plan to sustain AACSB accreditation standards. Elon received AACSB accreditation in 2004 and earned reaccreditation in 2009, 2014, 2019 and 2024.