A Message From Dr. Amjad Abdullat
Welcome, and thank you for visiting the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business.
As Dean, I am proud to lead a college that exemplifies a strong blend of academic excellence, innovation, and student-focused purpose. Whether you are a prospective student, a parent, an alum, or a valued business partner, we deeply appreciate your interest in our college, and your involvement is crucial to our ongoing success.
At the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business, we focus on a student-centered approach. We understand that each student’s journey is unique. Guided by our core values of excellence, leadership, integrity, innovation, and engagement, we are committed to offering a transformative education based on ethical decision-making, a global perspective, and real-world impact.
Our AACSB-accredited programs, consistently ranked among the nation’s best for quality and value, offer flexible options—on campus, online, and hybrid—to meet the needs of today’s learners and working professionals. Taught by faculty who blend scholarly expertise with industry experience, our curriculum emphasizes leadership, innovation, and practical skills that prepare graduates to thrive in a complex economy.
We are especially proud of our graduate programs, which offer flexible online, hybrid, and on-campus options tailored to working professionals. Whether you're preparing for executive leadership, advancing your career, enhancing your technical expertise, launching a venture, or transitioning into a new industry, our programs are designed to support professional growth and impact. With flexible delivery options we serve working professionals across Texas, the nation, and the world.
Our faculty are deeply invested in student success. They bring a blend of scholarly expertise and real-world experience to the classroom, creating a learning environment that is both intellectually challenging and practically relevant. Through experiential learning, internships, mentorship, and international opportunities, our students graduate with the knowledge, confidence, and character needed to lead with impact.
Our college is founded on values that shape everything we do: excellence, leadership, innovation, integrity, engagement, collaboration, lifelong learning, and thought leadership. These values drive our programs, guide our decisions, and inspire our commitment to student success.
Thanks to the generosity of the Paul and Virginia Engler Foundation, we continue to invest in scholarships, faculty excellence, and initiatives that expand opportunity for all who call this college home.
I invite you to explore what makes the Engler College of Business a place where ambition, curiosity, and purpose come together. Together, we are shaping ethical leaders, driving innovation, and building a future where business creates meaningful impact.
Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business — Where Purpose Meets Possibility.
Warm regards,
Dr. Amjad Abdullat
Dean and Professor of Computer Information Systems
Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business
aabdullat@wtamu.edu
