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Great Colleges and Universities for Business in the West

Whether you're interested in Business, Management, or Business Management, these colleges in the Western US have what you're looking for! Learn more here.

Looking for a great college or university to start a nice, long career in business? This list can help get your search off to a successful start! All the colleges and universities listed below are located in the Western United States and offer great business-based academic programs. If you see something you’re interested in, just click the “Connect me” button underneath the school, then they'll reach out to you with more information. Find your best-fit business school with these great options now! 

Central Washington University

Central Washington University  Central Washington University is a public institution in Ellensburg, Washington, where over 10,000 students prepare for the global marketplace. CWU’s College of Business is AACSB-accredited—a distinction held by only 5% of business schools worldwide—and offers versatile majors in Accounting, Supply Chain Management, and Personal Financial Planning. Students benefit from flexible learning options, including fully online programs and satellite campuses, as well as unique opportunities like the Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

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Colorado Christian University

Colorado Christian UniversityColorado Christian University is a university with religious orientation and a 26-acre campus located in Lakewood, Colorado—10 miles from Denver. CCU teaches students that ethics must rely upon an understanding of morality based upon Scripture and a Christian worldview. Majors, minors, and emphases include Accounting, Business Administration, Camp Management, Computer Information Systems, Economics, Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing, and more.  

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Concordia University Irvine

Concordia University IrvineConcordia University Irvine is a church-affiliated university on a 70-acre campus in Irvine, California—50 miles south of Los Angeles. The University offers 10 Business concentrations and courses developed and delivered by faculty who integrate best business practices, real-world experience, and a Christian moral, ethical, and value perspective of leadership. Many programs are accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), a global accreditation agency for college and university Business programs.  

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Pacific University

Pacific UniversityPacific University is a private institution on a 55-acre campus in Forest Grove, Oregon—25 miles west of Portland. With over 1,800 undergraduates on campus, the University is home to a College of Business that offers students the opportunity to study Accounting, Management, Finance, International Business, Marketing, and Sports Marketing as a concentration within the Business Administration major. The student-led Business Club organizes social events, activities, professional speakers, and workshops to help you prepare for your career. 

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University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Boulder logoThe University of Colorado Boulder is a comprehensive public research university in Boulder, Colorado—27 miles northwest of Denver. CU Boulder offers 150 diverse fields of study, including programs in Accounting, Business Analytics, Finance, Management & Entrepreneurship, Marketing, and Real Estate. Leeds School of Business is committed to sustainability and ethical leadership, equipping students to address the challenges of the modern business world, and offering state-of-the-art facilities to prepare students with cutting-edge tools and resources.

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Western Washington University

Western Washington University logoWestern Washington University is a public comprehensive university in Bellingham, Washington. At Western, more than 16,000 students are enrolled in 175+ academic programs, including popular majors offered through the College of Business and Economics like Accounting, Finance & Marketing, Management, Executive Education, and more. CBE’s programs are accredited by AACSB, assuring students, parents, and organizations that the College provides a quality education led by faculty who are experts in their fields.

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