College of Business

Earn Your Business Degree in a Community that Cares

Think Bigger. Lead Brighter.

At Valpo’s College of Business, students grow into principled leaders who think strategically, act ethically, and drive meaningful change. Through hands-on learning and values-driven practice, you’ll discover how business can be a force for good — locally and globally.

Business at Valpo goes beyond theory. You’ll explore the intersection of strategy, service, and sustainability, guided by faculty members who care about your growth and impact. Our programs empower students to lead with integrity and purpose across industries and communities.

Every business student completes at least one internship, and many receive job offers from the organizations where they intern. From global firms to innovative startups, you’ll gain real-world experience and graduate ready to build a career and leave your own bright legacy.

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College of Business

Shaping Leaders Who Shine with Impact

Discover how Valpo’s nationally ranked master of business administration (MBA) program connects students from around the world through flexible learning, supportive faculty, and a values-driven curriculum designed to help working professionals and emerging leaders succeed.

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Rankings and Reputation

Top 5%

of business schools worldwide with AACSB accreditation

100%

of College of Business students take part in internships

98%

of College of Business graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school within nine months of graduation

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Degree Excellence

Two karate athletes spar in a competition, watched by an audience and officials in a gymnasium setting, as Valpo’s own World Champion Hailey Reichelt showcases her impressive skills.

From Northwest Indiana to World Champion: Hailey Reichelt ’28 Brings Discipline and Heart to Valpo

When Hailey Reichelt ’28 stepped onto the mat during the 2026 World Union of Karate-Do Federations World Championship in Romania, she wasn’t just fighting for a title. She was fighting […]

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Brick building entrance with “William E. Urschel Hall College of Business” sign, plants, and clear sky—where the spirit of innovation shines like Beacon’s Reflection. Looking ahead to 2027, students like Esai Hernandez will continue to shape the future within these inspiring walls.

A Beacon’s Reflection | Aria Davis ’27

Pivoting Purposefully: My Path to Vocation From a very young age, I asked myself: “What will I be?” A paleontologist. An ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter. A nurse. A business […]

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Smiling student in a “Valpo” shirt raises arms outside a building during Opening Convocation, with others from the incoming class in similar shirts nearby.

Valpo Welcomes Largest Incoming Class in a Decade at Opening Convocation

Valparaiso University welcomed its latest incoming class, the first in a decade to represent an enrollment increase, at its annual Opening Convocation ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. The milestone […]

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Group of people in matching “In Steele We Trust” shirts standing in front of a brick wall, smiling at the camera—members of Valparaiso University’s renowned Student-Run Investment Portfolio managing over $1 Million.

Valparaiso University’s Student-Run Investment Portfolio Climbs to Over $1 Million

Any student in Valparaiso University’s College of Business has the opportunity to participate in a hands-on course that puts their knowledge to work: the Portfolio Practicum. In the course, students […]

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A Beacon’s Reflection | Esai Hernandez ’27

Hey, everyone, my name is Esai Hernandez! I am going into my junior year this spring as a business management major. My academic years are by calendar years because I […]

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Community that Cares

At the Valpo College of Business, you will experience an exceptional, accredited education that will expand your skillset, network, and sense of purpose in a community that cares for you.