| Motto | Learn with Passion, Discover with Purpose, Create Lasting Value, and Transform Lives.[ citation needed ] |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1917 |
| Dean | Dr. Amy Henley |
Academic staff | 44 |
| Students | 1,850 |
| Postgraduates | 300 |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | UND Grand Forks |
| Affiliations | Center for Business Engagement & Development, Center for Innovation, Dakota Venture Group, ND SBDC |
| Website | business |
The UND Nistler College of Business and Public Administration is located in Nistler Hall at the University of North Dakota.The UND Nistler College of Business and Public administration serves 1,850 students and 300 graduate students per year. The NCoBPA is the largest business school in the state of North Dakota and offers the most business related programs in the North Dakota University Systems. The NCoBPA is the first accredited business college in North Dakota and is one of only 968 accredited business schools world wide. [1]
The UND Nistler College of Business and Public Administration was established in 1917. [2] The current dean of the Nistler College of Business and Public Administration is Amy Henley [3] [4]
In 2019 the UND College of Business and Public Administration was renamed to the Nistler College of Business & Public Administration after Werner and Colleen Nistler who donated the lead gift of $20 Million towards the construction of a new business college. As the newly named Nistler College of Business and Public Administration, the college strives to reflect the strong value system that the Nistlers have instilled in their business endeavors and their passion-driven lives.
Werner has served as the Chairman of Touchmark since he founded the company in 1980. For 35 years, he also served as CEO. Currently there are 15 Touchmark communities in the U.S. and Canada.
From 2019 to 2021, UND went through the process of constructing Nistler Hall. The new business college was built to replace the former outdated facility of Gamble Hall. Nistler Hall pend for classes in Fall 2022.
The UND Nistler College of Business and Public Administration has 3 academic departments and 2 schools. [6]
| Department/Schools | Department Chair |
|---|---|
| Herr School of Accountancy | Katherine Campbell |
| Economics and Finance | Prodosh Simlai |
| Middleton School of Entrepreneurship & Management | Sean Valentine |
| Political Science and Public Administration | Brian Urlacher |
| Marketing | Connie Bateman |
With a $20 million dollar lead gift from Werner & Colleen Nistler, matching gifts from the State of North Dakota, and over 102 donors and friends, the NCoBPA building campaign reached the finish line on this historical project in Fall 2022.
Nistler Hall is located at the heart of campus placed prominently on the quad (NW corner) along University Avenue.
Nistler Hall features a 5,000 sq. foot auditorium, 20 classrooms, 20 conference rooms, and 96 faculty offices. The community hub is designed as a flexible space for studying, engagement, and campus events.