The Dean's Corner

In his over 30 years at UVM, Professor Shirland has taught numerous Production and Operations management courses, has served as Interim Dean on two other occasions, and has been an active researcher as well as being involved in the community. Dr. Shirland is committed to building a rigorous and personal educational experience designed to develop the next generation of business leaders.

In addition, Dr. Shirland serves on the Board of Directors of the Vermont Council for Quality and is a Baldrige Master Examiner for the state of Vermont. His research has been published in top tier academic journals.

For more information:

See the Faculty Profile of Dr. Larry Shirland.

Welcome Prospective Students

Welcome to the School of Business Administration at the University of Vermont.

As Dean of the Business School, I am delighted that you are interested in studying business and learning more about the opportunities available to you. The undergraduate degree program leads to a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Our curriculum combines a general education in the liberal arts with intensive study in professional business courses. This combination prepares students for professional careers in both public and private organizations.

UVM and its Business School provide a perfect environment to prepare for the challenges that lie ahead. I invite you to visit our website to learn more and encourage you to contact us directly if you would like additional information. I hope you will choose to visit our campus, meet with a member of the Business School's faculty, and further explore the excellent program the School of Business Administration offers its students.

Larry Shirland
Interim Dean
School of Business Administration