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College of Business
College of Business

College of Business

World-Class Business Education

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s College of Business will empower you through a transformative education that’s as bold as your aspirations. 

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Business Leaders

Our interdisciplinary curriculum — infused with hands-on learning and corporate partnerships — will shape you into an accomplished professional, ready to drive progress as a leader in your field.

Jess Maffe ’25

Andreas Kotsironis ’24

Nikki Belenkiy ’25

Meet Your Dean: Todd M. Alessandri, Ph.D.

Todd M. Alessandri, Ph.D.

Why study business at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø?

Today’s employers want to hire individuals who understand business but can also view problems from a different perspective. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø provides students with a strong foundation in business, and students also complete a minor outside of the College of Business, allowing them to gain that interdisciplinary perspective employers want.

How does ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø prepare students to be day-one ready?

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students have numerous opportunities to engage in experiential learning while pursuing their degree. As a result, our students have the chance to gain valuable experience in their chosen field — giving them a jump-start to their career.

What are you most excited about for ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s future?

The Business Entrepreneurship Leadership Center (BELC), the new home of the College of Business, has transformed campus and how our students learn. This facility provides the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø community with cutting-edge labs and centers that specialize in AI, finance, digital marketing, leadership, and more. I am so thrilled to be a part of this growth — and we’re just getting started.

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Project management isn’t a task, it’s a career, says ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s Robert Massoud

Acceptance of project management profession is rising, along with job prospects in the field

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ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø's new Sprague Center for Entrepreneurship and Design is "built to launch"

Makerspace, peers support student and community creators

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ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students prep hospitality industry on cultural literacy as international soccer fans arrive

Report aims to ease friction, enhance experiences for 2026 FIFA World Cupâ„¢ travelers

Chicago women trip

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s Women in Finance get inside tours of Red Bull, Chicago Blackhawks, and more

Three-day Chicago trip includes meetings with alumni, diverse companies, and successful businesswomen

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Recent Alumni Trustee Vincent Emery '26 presents the Class Brick to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø President Ross Gittell, Ph.D., at Commencement

Complex coordination: New Recent Alumni Trustee and entrepreneur Vincent Emery ’26 has bold plans for the future of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø and beyond

Embracing risk, a real-world focused education, and giving back add up to a pattern for success

Associate Professor of Communication and Language Julie Volkman, Ph.D. presents the 2026 Faculty Mentor award to Assistant Professor of History, Literature and the Arts Valerie Carrigan

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø faculty honored for excellence in teaching, research, and service

Annual ceremony celebrates a year of accomplishment

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø student Batoul Chaghlil ’29, commemorates Eid al-Fitr during the university's 49th Festival of Lightsf dawn-to-sunset fasting during the month of Ramadan, celebrated by Muslims around the world.

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø student draws on personal journey to lead on campus

Batoul Chaghlil ’29 is leading on campus and exploring solutions that reach far beyond it

Pathways to Success

At ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s College of Business, you’ll learn to lead with purpose and agility. Through experiential learning, data-driven insight, and global perspective, you’ll master the skills to analyze, innovate, and inspire—graduating as a strategic thinker ready to create value in any industry.

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Real-World Outcomes

There’s a reason ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø ranks in the top 1% for return on investment. Through our interdisciplinary business education, emphasis on experiential learning, and collaborative community, you’ll graduate with the confidence and expertise for lifelong success. 

Top 1%

ROI for lifetime earnings

$77K

median starting salary

98%

employed or in grad school within 6 months of graduation

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Internships

Internships

Gain practical experience and grow your confidence through our many internship opportunities.
Corporate Partnerships

Corporate Partnerships

Work with real businesses to take your leadership skills and career credentials to the next level.
Challenges and Competitions

Academic Competitions

Showcase your resilience and savvy by participating in academic competitions and challenges.
International Learning

International Learning

Expand your horizons and immerse yourself in another culture through one of our study abroad programs.

Transformative Learning Experiences

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s academic approach is built upon experiential learning. Throughout your time in the College of Business, you’ll engage in course projects, global experiences, and internships while working to solve real-world challenges. These hands-on opportunities with corporate partners will elevate your leadership skills and career credentials.

Experiential Learning

Business Entrepreneurship Leadership Center (BELC)

The new home of the College of Business is a 250,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility featuring classrooms, labs, and active learning hubs. These spaces allow students to engage in experiential learning using high-tech tools, while also fostering innovation in a collaborative environment.

A group of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students gather inside the Ellen Wilson Leadership Center.

Ellen Wilson Leadership Center

The Ellen Wilson Leadership Center is the epicenter of leadership initiatives at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. The center’s core mission is to build extraordinary, ethical, and inclusive leaders capable of making a global impact.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Professor Stefanie Boyer points to a graph inside the Frank '81 and Marion '81 Hauck Sales Performance Lab.

Frank ’81 and Marion ’81 Hauck Sales Performance Lab

The Hauck Sales Performance Lab serves as the hub for sales initiatives at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, dedicated to advancing the sales profession through leadership, innovation, and technology.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students look at two humanoid robots inside the Artificial Intelligence Lab.

Artificial Intelligence Lab

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s Artificial Intelligence Lab is a hub for students and faculty to collaborate and explore the power of AI in business.
A group of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students work in the maker space at the Sprague Center for Entrepreneurship and Design Thinking.

Sprague Center for Entrepreneurship and Design Thinking

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s Sprague Center for Entrepreneurship and Design Thinking provides aspiring entrepreneurs a dynamic environment for bringing their ideas to life.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students work at their laptop computers inside the Data Science Lab.

Data Science Lab

Through ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s Data Science Lab, students gain hands-on experience with the tools and applications used by professionals and work with real datasets generated by industry partners.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Professor Geri Louise Dimas teaches inside the Data Visualization Lab at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø.

Data Visualization Lab

In ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s Data Visualization Lab, students gain practical experience with the technology, tools, and applications used by data science and analytics professionals.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Professor Sharmin Attaran works with students inside the Digital Marketing Lab.

Digital Marketing Lab

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s Digital Marketing Lab equips students with the skills and experience they need to thrive in the ever-evolving digital marketing industry.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Professor Kevin Maloney teaches students inside the Financial Markets Center at the Business Entrepreneurship Leadership Center.

Financial Markets Center

The Financial Markets Center is a true experiential learning laboratory for students interested in careers in the finance industry.
A group of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students work inside the Global Supply Chain Lab.

Global Supply Chain Lab

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s Global Supply Chain Lab is a centralized classroom, meeting location, and student resource center. 
A group of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students work inside the Marketing Behavioral Research Lab.

Marketing Behavioral Research Lab

The Marketing Behavioral Research Lab is a dynamic hub for innovative research and a cornerstone of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s research infrastructure.

Our Faculty

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Our dedicated faculty members are committed to your success. Receive personalized mentorship, career guidance, and the skills you need to thrive. 

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Where’s Your Passion?

Accounting

Learn how to be an effective leader in the accounting profession while also preparing for major professional exams. 

Accounting Department

Finance

Gain a strong foundation in finance by integrating theory with real-world practice.

Finance Department

Information Systems and Analytics

Leverage technology to optimize operations and drive strategic decision-making.

Information Systems and Analytics Department

Management

Prepare for diverse careers in business and entrepreneurship by developing skills in leadership, decision-making, and organizational management. 

Management Department

Marketing

Gain practical field experience and solve real-world problems in marketing research, marketing analytics, sales, digital marketing, and more. 

Marketing Department

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