Rubel School of Business
Real-World Ready. Globally Respected.
Welcome from the Rubel School of Business
As the dean of the Rubel School, I welcome your interest in our programs. I hope you’ll explore our website and learn more about our programs, our faculty and the opportunities possible here.
A Strong Academic Foundation
The Rubel School offers a comprehensive business program that provides a strong foundation in the fundamentals of business, ethics, and real-world skills, while also allowing for specialized study in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, and marketing. This program is complemented by the university’s core curriculum, which ensures that students develop the critical-thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills that are valuable in any career.
Expert Faculty and Elite Accreditation
The Rubel School has a reputation for academic excellence. The faculty are experts in their fields, and many have extensive industry experience, but they are also dedicated teachers. The Rubel School is accredited by the world’s foremost authority on business education quality, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Fewer than 5% of all business schools have earned this elite accreditation.
A Personalized Learning Experience
Bellarmine is committed to providing individualized attention to each student. You will get to know your faculty and classmates, and they’ll get to know you. This will give you access to personalized advising and mentoring as well as a community that will help you achieve your goals—while you’re here at Bellarmine and during your career.
Real-World Connections in Louisville
Beyond the classroom, Bellarmine takes advantage of its location in Louisville, Kentucky. Louisville is a vibrant city with a strong business community and thriving startup scene, one that highly values Bellarmine students and alumni. Students and faculty engage with the community and local businesses in their classes, extending their learning with real-world applications. Business students have access to a range of internships and job opportunities, as well as networking events and other professional-development activities. Rubel alumni are active and involved as leaders in their fields and in the community, a testament to Bellarmine’s education of the whole person. You will have the opportunity to be involved in various organizations and in community service, allowing you to grow personally and professionally.
See for Yourself
If you are seeking a personalized, high-quality business education in a place where you will be valued and mentored by faculty and staff who care about your growth and development through your academic career and beyond, the Rubel School may be a good fit.
To learn more, I encourage you to visit the campus, meet with faculty and students, and see for yourself what makes Bellarmine so special.
Warm regards,
Diane Bruce, Ph.D.
Dean, Rubel School of Business
Spalding Endowed International Travel Support Fund
Funds are available to support undergraduate students from the Rubel School of Business
who are interested in participating in a study abroad experience. Get more information
and apply through the Bellarmine Study Abroad and International Programs Office at
internationalstudies@bellarmine.edu or Study Abroad and International Programs.
Brown Endowed Study Abroad Fund
Funds are available to support undergraduate and graduate students from the Rubel
School of Business interested in participating in a study abroad experience. Get
more information and apply through the Bellarmine Study Abroad and International Programs
Office at internationalstudies@bellarmine.edu or Study Abroad and International Programs.
Rubel School News
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“One of the nation’s best business schools.” — The Princeton Review
Bellarmine offers business students a unique educational experience: a broad-based liberal arts education enhanced with rigorous business preparation. Employers consistently praise our graduates for their strong writing and critical thinking skills—hallmarks of our academic approach.
The W. Fielding Rubel School of Business is known for its responsiveness to emerging business trends and innovations. For example, to meet the growing demand for advanced credentials, Bellarmine offers accelerated programs that allow students to earn both a bachelor’s degree and an MBA in as little as five years.
A defining element of a Bellarmine business education is the emphasis on real-world experience. All students are required to complete an internship and/or participate in international study. Through applied projects, internships, volunteer business initiatives, and experiential coursework, students gain the practical skills that make them highly marketable upon graduation.
The Rubel School of Business is accredited by AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)—a distinction held by fewer than 5% of business schools worldwide. Bellarmine is also the first and only private university in Kentucky to achieve this prestigious accreditation.
Additional Accolades
- Named one of the Best and Most Beautiful B-School Campuses by MBAPrograms.org
- Recognized as a CFA Institute Affiliated University
In the spirit of Thomas Merton, the Rubel School provides student-centered Catholic liberal arts business education.
We strive to be a premier business school, developing ethical, innovative, and socially responsible leaders who positively impact the world.
Academic Excellence: We foster a collaborative, engaging, and transformative learning environment through critical thinking, communication, and innovation.
Integrity: We promote strong ethical principles, fairness, and respect for the dignity of every individual.
Social Responsibility: We encourage compassionate leadership and service to the common good.
Impact: We cultivate advocates for the public good, responsible stewardship, and global civic engagement.
Contact Us
Dr. Diane G. Bruce
Dean, School of Business
(502) 272-7443
E-mail
Tammy Donoho
Administrative Assistant
(502) 272-8348
E-mail
Dr. Jorge A. Pazmiño
Director of Graduate and Executive Education Programs
(502) 272-7240
E-mail
Israel Cuenca, MBA, MSDM
Digital Marketing Assistant
(502) 272-8107
E-mail
For general inquiries, contact the W. Fielding Rubel School of Business at (502) 272-8240 or rsb@bellarmine.edu.