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.
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.
The professors are always there for you. They realize students want internships and jobs and they’re able to help you find those opportunities.
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.
Once I started reaching out to people on other teams and in my classes, that’s what really made my time here amazing.
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
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 will help you achieve your goals, both personal and professional.
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.
Your fellow COB students will be your biggest advocates. You'll build connections here that will last throughout your career.
News and Announcements
Finalists chosen for the PNW Big Sell pitch competition
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has announced the finalists for the 2025 PNW Big Sell pitch competition.
PNW Nursing, Business graduate programs earn recognition from U.S. News and World Report
Several of Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) graduate programs were recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Graduate Programs rankings, released April 8.
Pamela Pokropinski Returns to the College of Business as ‘Executive in Residence’
The College of Business (COB) at Purdue University Northwest proudly welcomed alumna Pamela Pokropinski back to campus as an Executive in Residence on February 17.
Important Dates
Apr 28
Proposal Deadline: Graduate Research AwardsThe PNW graduate research grants and awards for the upcoming academic year (2025-26) will open for proposals on Monday, March 24.
Apr 30
PNW Day of Giving 2025Changing students’ lives starts with us! Purdue Northwest Day of Giving is the largest day-long online fundraising event for the university. For 24 hours, students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community come together to create opportunities for PNW students.
Apr 30
HTM Food and Beverage FestivalJoin us in supporting the Purdue Northwest Hospitality and Tourism Management student-led event management class on PNW Day of Giving, where our HTM students will orchestrate a delightful Food and Beverage Festival, generously supported by local restaurants and beverage vendors from our community.
Accreditation
Business programs are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, International (AACSB).