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College of Business

Our internationally accredited business programs, from accounting to an MBA, are a great choice for you to be career-ready from day one.

Kickstart Your Career

At PNW, our rigorous undergraduate and graduate business degree programs bring real-world experience to the classroom, building the knowledge you need to succeed.

Undergraduate Business Degree Programs

We offer bachelor’s degrees in areas such as finance, banking, hospitality management, entrepreneurship and more. Choose a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Business or any degree that matches your career goals.


MBA Programs and Graduate Business Degrees

Our affordable and flexible graduate business programs are designed to fit into the lives of working professionals, from an MBA to Master of Accountancy.

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The classes are project-based and very hands-on, which helps me understand everything I’m learning.

Sanskriti Pathania, ‘26, Business Information and Analytics and Marketing

Being able to get myself out there, I was able to meet some amazing people and that gave me the confidence to move forward and be successful in the future.

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The professors are always there for you. They realize students want internships and jobs and they’re able to help you find those opportunities.

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It’s extremely important to build a network of people that you trust and who trust you. Having the initiative to step up and do something beyond your role is the best way to move forward.

Kennedy Jackson

Once I started reaching out to people on other teams and in my classes, that’s what really made my time here amazing.

Arti Patel

I’ve been able to build those connections with professors and talk with them one-on-one about class and my career. I loved having the opportunity to go to office hours for help with assignments and having them recognize me.

College of Business Student Resources

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Path to Success

At PNW’s College of Business, our advisors are here to ensure you reach academic success.

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COB Career Services

Career Ready

We provide students and employers with high-impact career services to meet their individual needs.

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Professional Selling Lab

Gain Experience

Hone your selling skills in our state-of-the-art White Lodging Professional Selling Lab.

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Internships

See the Possibilities

Students in PNW’s College of Business enjoy our commitment to experiential learning.

News and Announcements

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Purdue University Northwest announces new dean of the College of Business

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has announced David G. Taylor will serve as the Teddy Jacobi Dean of the PNW College of Business, effective July 1, 2026. Taylor was selected through a national search process.

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Purdue University Northwest student places fifth in international sales competition

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) student Dupree Price placed fifth in the fall 2025 RNMKRS Cold Call Competition. The Gary, Indiana, native was one of several PNW students who participated in the virtual competitions that included over 350 students from across the United States and Europe.

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Welcome Dr. David Taylor as the New COB Dean

PNW is delighted to announce that Dr. David Taylor will serve as the Teddy Jacobi Dean of the College of Business, effective July 1, 2026.

Important Dates

Jan 13

Spring 2026 Late Registration

Late registration is the first week of classes – January 12 to 16.

Jan 16

Last Day for 100% Refund for Spring 2026

Friday, January 16 is the last day to get a refund for full-term Spring 2026 courses. 

Jan 19

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday – No Classes & Campuses are Closed

There are no classes and campuses are closed on Monday, January 19, 2026.

Jan 23

Deadline to Apply to Graduate for Spring 2026

Speak with your academic advisor to make sure you are eligible to graduate and submit your application.  

Accreditation

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Business programs are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, International (AACSB).