College of Business
Our internationally accredited business programs, from accounting to an executive 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 our Saturday-only Executive MBA to the Master of Accountancy program.
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.
When I came to PNW for the very first time on a campus visit, I already knew this was going to be my home. I will be the best that I can be because I am a product of PNW.
At Purdue Northwest, the class sizes are small enough that I was able to get to know my professors. They are willing to invest in you, in your success—you’re not just a number to them.
PNW has helped me grow in my field in so many ways. The COB professors have so many awesome connections and are always willing to help you out!
I realized it [the program] was definitely where I wanted to go. It didn’t seem like a place where people got lost.
College of Business Student Resources
Advising
Path to Success
At PNW’s College of Business, our advisors are here to ensure you reach academic success.
COB Career Services
Career Ready
We provide students and employers with high-impact career services to meet their individual needs.
Professional Selling Lab
Gain Experience
Hone your selling skills in our state-of-the-art White Lodging Professional Selling Lab.
Internships
See the Possibilities
Students in PNW’s College of Business enjoy our commitment to experiential learning.
College of Business students build hands-on experience that helps them achieve their goals, both personal and career.
You will be challenged in our program, but you won't be alone. From dedicated advisors to internship opportunities, we build opportunities to help you succeed.
Your fellow COB students will be your biggest advocates. Here you'll build connections that will last throughout your careers.
News and Announcements
Chancellor Medallion Recipient: Meet 2023 PNW graduate Rachel Fleszewski
Rachel Fleszewski’s favorite subject has always been math. A marketing-focused business class in high school led her to earn a bachelor of science degree in Marketing and a minor in Accounting from the College of Business at Purdue University Northwest.
PNW Professor Returns from Exciting and Educational Fulbright Program in Finland
Purdue University Northwest faculty member, Maureen Mascha, associate professor of Accounting in the College of Business, recently returned from an 11-month Fulbright program at the University of Vaasa in Finland.
Which Business Degree is Right For Me?
Are you looking for a major that provides you with a stable, rewarding career? Business might be for you!
Important Dates
Dec 09
Fall 2023 Commencement
Fall 2023 Commencement ceremonies will be held indoors at the Hammond campus on Saturday, December 9, 2023.
Dec 11
Fall 2023 Final Exams
Final Exams run Monday, December 11, through Saturday, December 16. Good luck on your finals!
Accreditation
Business programs are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, International (AACSB).
Hospitality and Tourism Management programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA).