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

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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Back in the Classroom: How Coach Bob Modesto’s ’26 MBA Journey Strengthened His Impact at Valpo

Valpo Tennis former Head Coach Bob Modesto ‘26 MBA has spent decades coaching student-athletes – guiding them through competition, personal growth, and the challenges of balancing life on and off […]

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From Community College to Community Impact: Aria Davis Finds Purpose at Valpo

Aria Davis ’27, a business analytics major at ��, has had anything but the typical higher education journey. What began as a project to keep in touch with loved […]

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Three smiling friends take a selfie near the Eiffel Tower on a cloudy day, capturing Bryn Solmos’s adventurous spirit amid trees and tourists—a true Beacon's Reflection of friendship in Paris.

A Beacon’s Reflection | Bryn Solmos ’29

Starting out at Valpo wasn’t my first choice. I was initially enrolled at Purdue West Lafayette for the 2025 fall semester. I had a rough decision to make, though, moving […]

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A swimmer, reminiscent of up-and-coming career athletes like Ricky Helmboldt, does freestyle in a lane of an indoor pool, surrounded by lane dividers.

Deep Dive: Ricky Helmboldt’s ’26 Journey Toward an Up-and-Coming Career with Raytheon

If you asked Ricky Helmboldt ’26 to tell you about his first love, he’d likely start with swimming. “I started swimming when I was six years old,” he says. “My […]

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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.