About Us
Welcome to the Purdue University Northwest College of Business, located in the dynamic Northwest Indiana and greater Chicago business communities!
Our college is focused on providing our students with educational experiences that help them grow and develop the skills and abilities needed to achieve their personal and career goals.
We do this by:
Maintaining an excellent team of faculty and staff who represent a diverse blend of scholars and distinguished business professionals who bring real-world experience to the classroom.
Utilizing our location in the Northwest Indiana/Chicago corridor, which serves as an active learning laboratory for our students.
Offering a wide variety of academic programs that are both intellectually challenging and reflective of recent trends locally, regionally, nationally, and globally.
Please explore our website and our campuses to learn more about us. We look forward to meeting you.
Rachel Clapp-Smith, Ph.D.
Teddy Jacobi Dean of Purdue University Northwest’s College of Business
Accreditation
The White Lodging School of Hospitality and Tourism Management programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration, ACPHA.
The College of Business has received accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, AACSB, for the following programs.
- Master of Accountancy
- Master of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Arts in Business with a major in:
- Entrepreneurship
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting
- Bachelor of Science Business with a major in:
- Business Analytics
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
College of Business Faculty
Our engaged and dedicated faculty, many of whom remain working in their areas of expertise, will lead you from the classroom to a career with innovative and challenging learning experiences.
Dean’s Advisory Board
The College of Business Advisory Board consists of high-caliber individuals selected for their exceptional stature in the business community: senior executives, successful entrepreneurs, and entrepreneurial academicians and/or for their representation of important groups of stakeholders: alumni, business community, and students.
All members are linked by their commitment to the missions of PNW and the college and by their earnest desire to promote the success of Purdue University Northwest’s College of Business.
- Developing strategic plans and goals
- Providing assistance in pursuing accreditation with AACSB International
- Communicating the needs and requirements of the business community to ensure that students develop the skills, talents and personal attitude essential for success
- Giving feedback on program relevance for business organizations in the future
- Assisting the college in securing resources to support its mission and vision
- Acting as change agent working with academic stakeholders to consider the dynamic environment in which business stakeholders operate
- Rick Calinski, NIPSCO, Director, Public Affairs and Economic Development
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-calinski-9a10528b/ - Anthony Contrucci, Centier Bank, President, First Bancshares & Executive Officer
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-contrucci-11803616/ - Kenneth Giden, Cisco, AI Sales Executive, Cloud + AI
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kengiden/ - David Hays, Retired
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hays-1543427/ - Estanislao Herrera Jr., Newly Weds Foods, Director of Corporate Engineering
https://www.linkedin.com/in/estanislao-herrera-jr-47665429/ - Adam Hutsler, White Lodging, Vice President, Business Intelligence
https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-hutsler-a9104038/ - Rebekah Knoll, Van Drunen Farms, Vice President, Human Resources
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebekahknoll/ - Jennifer McCloud, Cleveland Cliffs, Talent Acquisition
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-jerry-mccloud-8a4b8b3a/ - Meredith Mohlke, Purdue for Life Foundation, Director of Development, Planned Giving
https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmohlke/ - Linda Nethery, Connected Captive Solutions, Managing Partner
https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-nethery-257a6339/ - Pamela Pokropinski, Powers Health, Vice President, Finance
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ppokropinski/ - Jeff Strack, Strack and Van Til, CEO
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-strack-0a93776/ - Peymon Torabi, JCBank, CFO
https://www.linkedin.com/in/peymon-torabi-036aa727/
Student Advisory Board
The College of Business Student Advisory Board (SAB) is a group of students who work closely with the Dean and college leadership team to provide insight on important student issues and help enhance the overall COB experience. The board discusses student needs, expectations, and initiatives while offering feedback on ways to improve the overall college experience. SAB also plays a key role in fostering a sense of connection and belonging within the COB community, ensuring that student voices are heard and valued. Through their collaboration, members help shape the future of the College of Business by bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to leadership.