Saint Louis University

At the Chaifetz School of Business, students do more than acquire technical knowledge. They develop sound judgment, human-centered leadership capabilities and the confidence to lead in complex, real-world environments. Known as The Chaifetz Way, our approach integrates advanced technology, leadership formation and immersive professional experience to prepare students for lasting impact.

This distinctive model is built on three signature initiatives: Chaifetz ai, Dignity-Based Leadership and Co-op3, creating a business education for an AI-enabled, team-driven economy.

Chaifetz ai: AI that enhances wisdom and perspective.
Artificial intelligence is transforming every industry. At Chaifetz, the focus is not simply on using AI, but on using it well. Chaifetz ai positions AI as an amplifier of human thinking—not a replacement for it. Students learn to work with AI in ways that sharpen critical thinking, accelerate learning and strengthen decision-making.

Dignity-Based Leadership: Fostering community and capability.
As AI reduces the advantage of technical expertise alone, leadership capabilities become decisive. Employers seek graduates who can lead across generations and cultures, navigate conflict and enable teams to perform at their best. Dignity-Based Leadership develops these capabilities through practice grounded in dignity, accountability and high performance.

Co-op3 Experience that accelerates careers.
Co-op3 combines extended professional assignments, competitive compensation, academic credit and structured development. Through partnerships with leading organizations, students apply classroom learning to real business challenges while gaining meaningful professional experience before graduation.

The Chaifetz Way prepares graduates who are intellectually rigorous, technologically fluent and ready to lead in an AI-enabled world.