College of Business - Purdue University Northwest

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.

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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.

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BSA

BSB

BSB

BSB

Hospitality and Tourism Management

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Hospitality and Tourism Management: Sports Management

Human Resource Management

BSB

Management

BSB

Management: Entrepreneurship

BSB

Management: Supply Chain Management

BSB

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Marketing

BSB

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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Accountancy, MACC

MACC

Business Administration, MBA

MBA

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.
Konstantino Nicolaou, ’24, Hospitality and Tourism Management

The professors are always there for you. They realize students want internships and jobs and they’re able to help you find those opportunities.
Mary Buksa, ’24, Accounting

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College is not as scary or hard as some people make it out to be. Apply and trust yourself to handle it and learn from the experiences. Study hard but find time to enjoy the present, because before you know it, it will all be done.
Owen Ott, ‘27, Marketing

Once I started reaching out to people on other teams and in my classes, that’s what really made my time here amazing.
Kennedy Jackson, ’24, Business Administration

College of Business Student Resources

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Advising

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.

Students sit at round desks in a classroom. — College of Business students build hands-on experience that will help you achieve your goals, both personal and professional.

A professor works with a student in class — You will be challenged in our programs, but you won't be alone. From dedicated advisors to internship opportunities, we build opportunities to help you succeed.

Students sit at a desk and laugh. They are talking with a professor — Your fellow COB students will be your biggest advocates. You'll build connections here that will last throughout your career.

News and Announcements

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PNW Ranked Among 2027 Best Midwest Public Regional Universities by U.S. News & World Report

Purdue University Northwest once again earned recognition as a top public regional university in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 annual Best Colleges rankings, released Tuesday, Sept. 22.

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PNW alumni share keys to their Wall Street success stories

PNW welcomed esteemed alumni Napoleon Brandford III (BA’74) and DeJon Gonzalez (BS’16) for “American Dream Realized,” a fireside-chat spotlighting their journeys to the fast-paced financial world of Wall Street.

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Northwest Indiana Families Value Higher Education at Purdue University Northwest

Purdue University Northwest welcomed 1,653 newly admitted undergraduate students while recording a new record 70.8% retention rate for returning second-year students for the 2026-27 academic year.