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College of Business

We Prepare You for Success

At UW-Eau Claire, we take your success personally. The College of Business mission, "We prepare you for success" means we will partner with you to help you achieve an education that fits your own definition of success. We will help you gain the knowledge you need to hit the ground running in your chosen field and develop important communication skills, such as the ability to network effectively and present an idea clearly and concisely. You will develop the interpersonal communications skills needed to work effectively in a team. And we will challenge you to think critically and be open to new ideas and experiences.

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Our Departments and Programs

The College of Business at UWEC is all about preparing students to take on the challenges of the business world. We look for dedicated, hard-working individuals who give it their all — in and out of the classroom. Explore how the College of Business will support your success and provide you with opportunities to succeed.

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What Can You Do in the College of Business?

As a Blugold in the College of Business, you will have the opportunity to participate in internships, international study, competitions, service projects, and other high-impact educational experiences that will enhance your self-confidence while allowing you to apply and test what you have learned. As a graduate of our college, you will have the knowledge and skills you need for success now and in the future.

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Explore the wide variety of academic programs you can pursue as a student in our college.
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Opportunities for Applied Learning

As a student, you will have opportunities to apply the skills you’ve learned in the classroom through projects in your classes or student organizations. The centers housed within the College of Business also provide you with opportunities to apply your hands-on knowledge and skills.

Center for Health Administration and Aging Services Excellence (CHAASE)
Center for Sales and Sales Management
Small Business Development Center

Resources to Support Your Education

You will want to utilize the resources provided on campus to facilitate your success, just as you will in your business career. Explore the following centers below to aid your student experience. We also encourage you to visit your professors' office hours for additional support.

Academic Skills Center
Accounting Tutor Lab
Advising, Retention, and Career Center (ARCC)
Business Writing and Presentations Studio
Resources and Services for Students
Facts List

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21 Programs, Endless Careers
From Accounting to Marketing to Management, our array of 21 different business programs will put you on your path to success.
Dollars for Business Blugolds
COB students were awarded $193,280 in scholarships in the 2024-2025 academic year.
$57,092 Average Starting Salary
COB graduate salaries have increased by an average of $1,715 per year for the past 6 years.
99% Employed or Pursuing Education
75% of COB Blugolds accept a job before graduation; 24% secure employment within 1-4 months after graduation.
100% Of Classes Taught By A Professor
You won't find Teaching Assistants (TAs) at UWEC. All our classes are taught by top-notch faculty members.
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Blugold Stories
A Heart for Caring and a Head for Business

If you are looking to pair your business skills with an opportunity to help others, health care administration is a fantastic career option. Nationally recognized, the growing program is known for providing students with a top-notch education and meaningful professional experience. 

HCAD program
Blugolds prepare to be long-term healthcare leaders
As 11,000 Americans turn 65 each day, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is filling a critical need by training the country’s future healthcare leaders to oversee operations of long-term care facilities.
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UWEC seeks community research proposals
UW-Eau Claire is looking for research project proposals that would benefit the greater Eau Claire community and provide high-impact experiences for Blugold students.

College of Business

Contact

Schneider Social Science Hall 119
1702 Park Avenue
Eau Claire, WI 54701
United States

715-836-5509