Message from the Dean

As the Dean of the Naveen Jindal School of Management since 1996, I have had the distinct privilege of leading a school that, since its inception in 1975, has become one of the top public business schools in the nation. We at the Jindal School are committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and a welcoming environment where industry can intersect with academia in mutually beneficial ways. By doing so, we provide our students with opportunities for internships, networking, and career advancement. We also provide our industry partners with graduates who are well-prepared to be not only outstanding, well-prepared workers but also engaged citizens who apply their critical thinking skills and knowledge to address societal issues.

Currently, the Jindal School offers 35 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate levels. We have more than 10,332 students, and more than 386 faculty members. We have 16 centers and institutes of excellence that blend academic research with real-world experience to expand students’ horizons beyond the classroom.

As a Tier 1 research institution, we have a prolific faculty that prides itself on leading researchers in their fields and pushing the boundaries of business knowledge. Their work advances academic theory and influences industry practices and policies. The Jindal School is ranked No. 2 in The UTD Top 100 Business School Research Rankings™ worldwide for research productivity in 24 leading business journals across major disciplines.

Thanks to its outstanding faculty, engaged alumni base, strong network of industry partners, and innovative program offerings, the Jindal School has established itself as one of the foremost public business schools in the nation across multiple rankings in various academic programs. Our full-time MBA program is ranked No. 10 among public schools in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 Best Graduate Business Schools ranking. Fortune ranked our Online MBA program No. 7 among public universities in its 2024 Best Online MBA Programs ranking. The Jindal School’s MS in Business Analytics Cohort Online was ranked No. 9 overall and No. 5 among public schools in Fortune’s 2024 Best Online Master’s in Business Analytics Programs. Gartner ranked our graduate supply Chain management program at No. 4 overall and our undergraduate supply chain management program at No. 8 in its Gartner Supply Chain University Top 25 for 2022.

In November 2024, we will be breaking ground on an addition that will expand the Jindal School’s footprint to accommodate further an ever-growing community of students, faculty, and staff. These new facilities will enhance the school by adding state-of-the-art classrooms and collaborative spaces — and some much-needed elbow room.

I invite you to read our Mission Statement, review our rankings, and explore our programs to discover the unique opportunities that await you at the Jindal School. By joining JSOM, you will become part of a vibrant community supporting your professional development and personal growth. We look forward to welcoming you to our academic community and being part of your journey toward a successful and fulfilling career.

Dr. Hasan Pirkul
Dean and Caruth Chair of Management