The business world can be extremely rewarding for those who are well-prepared. A strong foundation in business will enable you to enjoy the long-term gains of your career–regardless of the fluctuations of the economy. Western Colorado University’s unique model of business education is dedicated to comprehensively preparing you for the global marketplace.
Education at the speed of the global marketplace.
Our business programs are evaluated annually to ensure that our curriculum matches the needs of the global marketplace. As a business student, you can seize the unique opportunity to be mentored by accomplished industry-leading professors, develop relationships with potential employers and gain practical experience in more than 40 internship locations.
Getting ahead
Western students meet with interested employers at the annual Job and Career Fair.
Career Success
We cultivate well-prepared business professionals.
At Western, our professors ensure that business students have a strong foundation in communications, problem solving and critical thinking. Our business curriculum tracks the requirements of the markets, mixes business theory with practical application to real-world problems and offers unlimited experiential learning opportunities. Western’s School of Business will help you form relationships with potential employers and gain experience through internships—all of which will set you up for a successful business career.
Prepared for success
In a mock internship interview, student Tierce Weaver faces an interview panel.
Take advantage of Western’s scholarship opportunities.
We know that financing your education is expensive and the process can seem overwhelming. We are committed to helping you find the resources you need to start and finish for your education at Western. To ensure that you have a clear understanding of the financial aid process, we’ll answer any questions that you might have and help your work through navigating the different resource options you might have including student loan repayment, personal budgeting and personal debt management. We can also work with you to discuss the details of our 37 School of Business scholarships.
Leading the way in business ethics
Six Western students took home first-place honors at the ninth annual University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS) Business Ethics Case Competition.
Study Abroad
Explore a world-sized classroom.
Take your education international with Western’s School of Business with Harlaxton College, a top-ranked study abroad program. Harlaxton College is a 150 room Victorian manor house in the English midlands. Study for a full semester, a summer or a two week intensive course. Not only is the Harlaxton College program competitively priced compared to other study abroad programs, but the location allows you to explore the rest of Europe in your spare time.
World-sized classroom
Explore global opportunities in the School of Business with Harlaxton College, a top-ranked study abroad program.
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Department Information
School of Business
Associate Dean
Kevin A. Nelson, Ph.D.Associate Dean of the School of Business, Graduate Faculty for Outdoor Industry MBA
Executive Assistant
Christina SorensenExecutive Assistant
OIMBA Program Director
D. Scott Borden, Ph.D.Director, Outdoor Industry MBA
Contact Information
Campus Location
Western Colorado University
Borick Business Building 223
1 Western Way
Gunnison, CO 81231