About
Gonzaga’s Jesuit, Catholic, Humanistic education will challenge and inspire you.
The Business First Year Living Learning Community (LLC) is a dynamic and collaborative residential program designed for incoming first year students passionate about leadership in business, entrepreneurship, and innovation. The Business community fosters a supportive environment where like-minded students can explore their interests in business, develop professional skills, and build lifelong connections.
 | The Business 1st Year LLC is located in Coughlin Hall | The Business 1st Year LLC is tentatively located on the 3th Floor | |
 | 1st Year Business LLC residents can only be roommates with residents in the following LLCs:
| Linked Course Required for LLC Residents:
|
Linked Course Details:
BUSN 193, FYS: The Catholic Ethic of Business LLC. In this class, students will encounter a perspective on the business world through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching. Such exposure will provide a basis to learn about and interact in the marketplace as consumers, employees, entrepreneurs, and community members guided by principles (i.e. subsidiarity, solidarity, etc.) necessary for the market economy to uphold the dignity of the human person and promote the common good. Instructor: McNellis
Great for Students Who...
- Are 1st-year students pursuing degrees/majoring in Business Administration or Accounting
- Are1st-year students minoring in Digital Marketing, Sustainable Business, Analytical Finance, Economics, Engineering Technologies, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, General Business, Human Resource Management, Management Information Systems, Promotion
- Want to live in community with other Zags that would be interested in or directly studying Business related degrees
- Are 1st-year students that have a passion for business and plan to incorporate business topics and knowledge in an interdisciplinary way throughout their chosen degree
Business LLC Leadership & Campus Partners
The Business LLC for 1st-year students have several partners involved in the community.
- Campus Partner - Gonzaga School of Business Administration
- Faculty Fellow - Kelli Thomson (Current) (Starting in 2026-2027: Casey McNellis)
Community Learning Outcomes:
- Inclusive Community Building: Build inclusive communities and professional networks that promote equity, diversity, and belonging by fostering meaningful relationships with peers, faculty, and industry professionals.
- Purposeful Pathways: Explore personal, academic, and career pathways by identifying goals, reflecting on values, and developing action plans that support lifelong learning and purposeful engagement.
- Cultivating Capacity:Cultivate leadership, creativity, and critical thinking skills to contribute meaningfully to the Gonzaga and greater Spokane communities.
- Apply Business Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrate an understanding of core business concepts—such as entrepreneurship, marketing, financial management, and leadership—and apply them to hands-on projects, real-world scenarios, and collaborative initiatives.
- Develop Professional Networks and Leadership: Build meaningful connections with through a residential setting with peers, faculty, alumni, and industry professionals while enhancing essential skills in communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and ethical decision-making to thrive in business environments.
- Explore Career Pathways and Set Personal Goals: Identify diverse career opportunities in the business field, cultivate a global perspective on industry trends, and create a personal action plan to achieve academic, professional, and personal success.
