College of Business and Economics

We mean business!
 

Welcome to the College of Business and Economics, or as we’re known around campus, CBE. Here, we’re about more than just the degree you’ll receive. We see your college career as a journey, one where you’ll explore more than just your career options. You’ll learn lifelong skills through personalized learning and build a network of your peers and professional connections through meaningful interactions. You’ll innovate, create, learn from the best and become a leader. When you graduate, you’ll have more than just a degree – you’ll have a rock-solid foundation of skills, connections and experiences to build on.

Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, CBE provides undergraduate and graduate programs. Our highly qualified faculty bring their real-world experience to the classroom each day, while our dedicated internship resources provide support for learning outside of the classroom. Our proximity to the Twin Cities is a major bonus (16 Fortune 500 companies right at your fingertips!) and we’ve committed significant resources to fostering innovation, connections and economic growth locally, creating benefits for both students and alumni.

Innovation isn’t just a buzzword to us, it’s one of our core pillars. Programs like the Innovation Challenge and Innovator in Residence Series, facilities like the CBE Makerspace and coursework built around developing and nurturing innovative thinking are all part of our commitment to developing the best and brightest thinkers.

Start your personalized journey and you’ll see that we don’t just stop at innovation. Undergraduate research opportunities, dynamic student organizations, contemporary course offerings and so much more are all waiting for you in the College of Business and Economics.

The College of Business and Economics houses undergraduate programs in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing and Marketing-Professional Sales.  We also have an online  Master of Business Administration program, which is ideal for recent graduates and working professionals.

All programs in the area of business are accredited by the AACSB- the premier accreditation agency for business schools.

The College allows students to combine a high quality professional program with a solid liberal arts foundation.