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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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PNW students broaden their horizons with Study Away programs

Follow the journeys of three PNW students who expanded their horizons with Study Away programs in Costa Rica, Italy and Arizona.

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PNW First-Gen College of Business Student Honored for Persistence and Determination

Purdue Northwest Human Resource Management student Jaelyn McDuffie was recently recognized at the university’s Golden Brick Awards, an event celebrating first-generation students who demonstrate resilience, leadership and academic commitment.

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Open Forums of the College of Business Dean Finalists

PNW is excited to host three finalists for the next Teddy Jacobi Dean of the College of Business on our campus during the next several days. We will share the names of the finalists along with their CVs the day before the open forums. 

Important Dates

Dec 09

Open Forum: College of Business Dean Finalists

PNW will host three finalists for the next Teddy Jacobi Dean of the College of Business. These forums are open to all members of the university community and will involve a presentation followed by a Q&A session.

Dec 10

Open Forum: College of Business Dean Finalists

PNW will host three finalists for the next Teddy Jacobi Dean of the College of Business. These forums are open to all members of the university community and will involve a presentation followed by a Q&A session.

Dec 13

Fall 2025 Classes End

Fall Classes end Saturday, December 13. Next week are final exams! Make sure to study and enjoy your break after!

Dec 15

Fall 2025 Final Exams

Get ready to start your final exams! Final exams run from Monday, December 15, through Saturday, December 20.

Accreditation

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