We are committed to providing small class sizes led by passionate professors, extensive career preparation resources, and opportunities to apply classroom knowledge to real-world situations. Whether you’re drawn to business for its versatility, have a specific career path in mind, or even want to start your own venture, the Western Colorado School of Business has a pathway right for you.
Practice your skills under pressure.
The ability to perform when the stakes are high is crucial for success in the business world. By joining the Pi Sigma Epsilon (PSE) fraternity, you’ll compete in marketing, sales, and interview competitions at regional and national levels. These competitions allow you to apply your classroom knowledge to realistic situations while sharpening your teamwork, problem-solving, public speaking, and leadership skills. By the time that first professional interview or presentation comes, you’ll have more than enough experience to set yourself apart.
Getting ahead
Western students meet with interested employers at the annual Job and Career Fair.
Preparing you for success.
We cultivate well-prepared business professionals.
The Western Colorado School of Business provides students with the education and resources necessary to land their dream jobs after college while maintaining affordable tuition. We evaluate our programs annually to ensure our curriculums are relevant to current trends and market demands. Additionally, our Office of Career Success provides interview practice, resume and cover letter support, job fairs, networking opportunities, and several internships. Former students have interned with local businesses, including the Eleven Experience and Crested Butte Mountain Resort, along with major companies like Lockheed Martin and Red Bull. No matter the size of your ambitions, we strive to offer the support needed to achieve your goals
Prepared for success
In a mock internship interview, student Tierce Weaver faces an interview panel.
Making college accessible
Western’s School of Business is one of the only business schools in Colorado to offer small class sizes, high acceptance rates, and affordable tuition. Our dedicated financial aid team is here to answer any questions about the financial aid process, help you find the resources you need to afford your college journey, and discuss the details of our scholarships, including the 30+ offered by the School of Business.
Study Abroad
Take your education overseas.
The Western Colorado School of Business is proudly partnered with Harlaxton College, a top-ranked and affordable study abroad program in the English Midlands. Participating students call a beautiful 150-room Victorian manor home while having convenient access to travel all over Europe in their spare time. Whether for an entire semester, a summer, or a two-week intensive course, the School of Business offers a study abroad option at Harlaxton that’s right for you.
World-sized classroom
Explore global opportunities in the School of Business with Harlaxton College, a top-ranked study abroad program.
Scholarships
Western’s Scholarship Application portal allows you to search for, apply to and manage your scholarship opportunities*. This platform houses over 300+ school-specific and privately funded scholarship opportunities available to both new and returning students. Through the scholarship portal, students may identify scholarship opportunities based on academic program, campus involvement, academic standing, specific keywords and more. Students may click below to begin learning about what scholarship opportunities are available to them.
Access to apply for scholarships through the portal is open through April 1.
Check individual scholarship opportunity start dates and deadlines as there are exceptions.
*Please note these opportunities are only open to undergraduate students. OIMBA graduate students are encouraged to consider program fellowship opportunities.
Find your scholarships!Eligibility
- Full-time students who have been accepted into the Energy Management program
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Financial need will be considered
Description
This scholarship is provided by Encana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc.
Award depends on funds available.
Selected by: Chair(s) of the Energy Management program.
Application:
Contact Veronica Wilde, External Communications for Energy Management for scholarship applications and deadline information
970.901.2685 | Hurst Hall 106
Eligibility
- Full-time students that have been accepted to the Engery Management Program
- Demonstrate financial need
Description
This scholarship is provided by Various Energy Management associated companies.
Award depends on funds available
Selected by: Energy Management Leadership
Application
Contact Veronica Wilde, External Communications for Energy Management for scholarship applications and deadline information
970.901.2685 | Hurst Hall 106
Western’s Scholarship Application portal allows you to search for, apply to and manage your scholarship opportunities*. This platform houses over 300+ departmental and privately funded scholarship opportunities available to both new and returning students. Through the scholarship portal, students may identify scholarship opportunities based on academic program, campus involvement, academic standing, specific keywords and more. Students may click below to begin learning about what scholarship opportunities are available to them.
Access to apply for scholarships through the portal is open through April 1.
Check individual scholarship opportunity start dates and deadlines as there are exceptions.
*Please note these opportunities are only open to undergraduate students. OIMBA graduate students are encouraged to consider program fellowship opportunities.
Find your scholarships!Alumni Association Future Alumni Scholarship
The Alumni Association Scholarship is a one-time scholarship of $1,000 and is applicable for the student’s junior or senior year at Western.
Any child or grandchild of an alumni is eligible to receive the Future Alumni Scholarship.
- This is a one-time non-renewable scholarship of $1,000.
- Only one Future Alumni Scholarship will be awarded per academic year.
- GPA must be 3.2 or above (college).
Due date has been extended to April 30 for 2024. An Alumni selection committee, appointed by the Alumni Advisory Council, will review applicants and select awardee by June 1.
Alumni Legacy Scholarship
The Alumni Legacy Scholarship is a one-time non-renewable scholarship and is only applicable for the student’s first year at Western (incoming freshman or new transfer students are eligible).
Do you have a son or daughter looking at college? Have they considered attending Western? As an alumni, your son, daughter and/or grandchildren are eligible for certain benefits distributed through this scholarship, as follows:
- This is a one-time scholarship of $1,000.
- Nominee must be an incoming first-year student or new transfer.
- The cost of orientation is reduced by half (a $45 value).
- GPA must be 2.5 or above (high school or college of transfer).
The applicant must fill out the application form found below. Application forms are accepted year-round. If the applicant meets the GPA guidelines, the scholarship will be awarded.
Mountaineer Alumni Recommendation Scholarship
The Mountaineer Alumni Recommendation Scholarship is a one-time non-renewable scholarship and is only applicable for the student’s first year at Western. This scholarship is not available to midyear transfers or students beginning in the spring semester.
Are you an alumni or employee of Western and know a prospective (or incoming) student who would be a great fit at Western? A recommendation from alumni and employees can support any new student and provide them a $500 scholarship their first year. (Western employees may not recommend a spouse or dependent receiving tuition benefits).
- Any Western alumni/employee may nominate only one student per academic year to receive the $500 scholarship (distributed $250 per semester).
- The scholarship is good for the first year only and is non-renewable.
- The recommended student must be a full-time undergraduate student, attending Western for the first time.
The applicant must fill out the application form found here. The nominating alumni/employee must fill out the application form and submit the required documents by June 1. The recommended student must meet university admissions acceptance standards and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The Presidential Promise is guaranteed to students who have received a scholarship through the Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) and/or GearUp—and are eligible for a Pell Grant.
For students who meet these criteria, Western will cover the cost of tuition and fees through the combination of federal, state and institutional aid. For more information on the Presidential Promise, visit our scholarships page.
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) or Central Plains (CP) tuition represents a substantial savings relative to normal, out-of-state tuition. Students eligible for the WUE or CP program will be charged 150% of Western’s total in-state tuition. For 2018-19, total in-state tuition was $8,934. WUE/CP tuition was $13,401. The WUE/CP discount is valued at $4,695.
For more information about the WUE and CP geography-based programs, visit Western’s Tuition Discount Programs Page.
Immediately upon acceptance at Western, every student is considered for a merit scholarship worth between $2,500-$4,500 per year for in-state students and $8,000-$10,000 for out-of-state students. The amount is based on the student’s GPA and ACT/SAT scores. Visit our Net Price Calculator at western.edu/cost to determine whether you qualify for a merit scholarship.
For more information about merit scholarships at Western, visit our scholarships page.
Note: Students enrolled in a Western-CU Boulder Partnership Program (i.e. major) do not qualify for Western Merit Scholarship programs. See the Rady Merit Scholarship section above for scholarship opportunities.
News & Research
Spotlight
Miah Shoffner
Alumna
"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."
Allie Huizenga
Alumni
"Through her successful summer internship and experiences at Western, Allie learned "your future is determined by how much effort you put in."
Steven D’Epagnier
Student
“I was getting recruited by multiple schools to play football, and my big thing was I wanted to get a job when I graduated. I didn’t want to go just to play football. ... [Energy Management] is a great program that will get you a job when you graduate. That for me was the really exciting part.”
Ilona Hoang
Student
“This program grows future leaders. All of the skills we learn here, such as project management, communication, business negotiations, problem solving and critical thinking, are going to be transferable into any field.”
Additional Resources
Department Information
School of Business
Associate Dean
Paula Mann, CPAAssociate Dean of the School of Business, Assistant Professor of Accounting
Contact Information
Campus Location
Western Colorado University
Borick Business Building 223
1 Western Way
Gunnison, CO 81231
