Who is familiar with the MBA Oath?

In May 2009, A group of 20 second‐year students at Harvard Business School created The MBA Oath in an attempt to articulate the values they felt their MBA degree ought to stand for; this movement and declaration grew to more than 6,000 business students from 300 other colleges and universities globally.

THE MBA OATH:

As a business leader I recognize my role in society.

*My purpose is to lead people and manage resources to create value that no single individual can create alone.

*My decisions affect the well‐being of individuals inside and outside my enterprise, today and tomorrow.

Therefore I promise:

*I will manage my enterprise with loyalty and care, and will not advance my personal interests at the expense of my enterprise or society.

*I will understand and uphold, in letter and spirit, the laws and contracts governing my conduct and that of my enterprise.

*I will refrain from corruption, unfair competition, or business practices harmful to society.

*I will protect the human rights and dignity of all people affected by my enterprise, and I will oppose discrimination and exploitation.

*I will protect the right of future generations to advance their standard of living and enjoy a healthy planet.

*I will report the performance and risks of my enterprise accurately and honestly.

*I will invest in developing myself and others, helping the management profession continue to advance and create sustainable and inclusive prosperity.

*In exercising my professional duties according to these principles, I recognize that my behavior must set an example of integrity, eliciting trust and esteem from those I serve.

*I will remain accountable to my peers and to society for my actions and for upholding these standards.

*This oath I make freely, and upon my honor.