At Western Colorado’s Business School, we give you the resources to develop critical thinking skills and dive into the world of business with confidence. Our hands-on approach, guided by supportive professors, ensures you’re prepared for success no matter what business degree you pursue. With a solid foundation built on real-world experiences, you’re ready to thrive in your career.
Looking back on my journey at Western, I can confidently say that this path shaped who I am today. My decision to attend the university opened doors to a world of growth, learning, and personal development.
– Miah Shoffner
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Start Your Own Company
Through the Innovation & Entrepreneurship emphasis and minor. This track gives you first-hand experience talking to customers, partners, and competitors, and tackling real-world problems creatively while developing a business plan.

Pitch Stocks To A Panel Of Judges
During the Rocky Mountain Investment Challenge. Our finance students have won this challenge for three years in a row, defeating other schools in Colorado and the Western United States.

Collaborate On Real-Life Scenarios
During case study competitions like the Daniels Fund Ethics Case Competition. This event challenges students to solve mock problems using their knowledge of business laws and practices.
What do you learn in business school?
At Western, it’s all about learning and discovering your passion! You’ll choose a major like Accounting, Business Administration, or Economics. Then, you can enhance your degree with an emphasis ranging from Finance and Marketing to Sustainably Tourism and Hospitality Management and Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Plus, you’ll get hands-on learning opportunities that set you up for success after college.

Is getting a business degree worth it?
A business degree at Western Colorado School of Business is worth it.
You’ll learn how to critically think, not what to think. You’ll develop tons of real-world experience that will set you up for success in the long term. Expand on this- very much based on teaching hard skills
There’s tons of growth in the world of business. According to the U.S. Bureau of labor and statistics, employment in business and financial occupations is only projected to grow. Most business jobs require a bachelor degree as minimum education.

Affordability
Scholarship Opportunities: We are one of Colorado’s most affordable business schools. 80% of our students receive some sort of financial aid or grant, and that’s in addition to our 37 different School of Business scholarships.
Check out Borick Scholars weekend where you can showcase your skills and compete for a share of $100,000 in scholarships through engaging business challenges.
Top Three Reasons to Choose Western Colorado University

Our unbeatable location
Western’s location in the beautiful Gunnison Valley is like no other. With access to 2 million acres of public land, 700+ miles of single-track trails, and Crested Butte Ski Resort within 30 minutes of campus, Western is the perfect place to find adventure and education.

Our close-knit community
From students to ranchers to service workers and even the ski bums, the eclectic community is what makes this Valley so close. With community-wide events like Cattleman’s Days and the Night of Lights, it’s easy to feel at home here at Western.

Our class environment
Western’s close connections allow you to create real relationships with professors inside and outside the classroom. The average class size of 17 means you get to work closely with professors to define your own personalized educational experience.

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