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Our approach

We offer the very best in experiential learning, from simulations, to specialized classrooms, to certifications, to preparation for graduate school.

Department of Management

Do you describe yourself as a people person? Are you looking for a career that gets you out from behind a desk? The Department of Management at the Haworth College of Business offers Bachelor in Business Administration degrees that build on your interpersonal skills and set you up for a fulfilling career in any industry. Whether you see yourself as a human resource professional or the future leader of a Fortune 500 company, the coursework, practical skills and support of professors at WMU Haworth will help you shape your strengths and abilities into a career that leaves a lasting impact.

Human Resource Management

Integrated Business Administration (online)

Leadership and Business Strategy

Management degree programs that mean business

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Companies today are looking for employees who are knowledgeable, highly motivated and able to tackle challenges head-on. The innovative curriculum at the Department of Management will provide the knowledge you need to take your natural abilities and mold them into an energizing career. With faculty members who are dedicated to your success, active student groups and plenty of learning experiences outside of the classroom, you will be well equipped for a bright future.

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Enhance your experience with focused resources

Whether you need career advice, academic advising, personal and professional development or a chance to meet other students in your program, our department gives you a wide breadth of resources so you can take full advantage of your WMU education.

Do you have entrepreneurial aspirations?

The Department of Management offers opportunities to explore and test your ideas. Participating in entrepreneurship programming as a student will help you develop concepts before you graduate. 

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I wasn’t sure about going to a school so close to home, but everything changed when I took a tour and met the faculty in my major. They made me feel welcome, and I could tell they truly cared about their students. That’s when I knew WMU Haworth was the right place for me.

—Lyndsey Sootsman

Find your competitive edge at WMU

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WMU business college receives largest philanthropic gift in its history

Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business has announced a transformative $17 million gift from The Stan Lucas Trust, which will fund Experience-Driven Learning initiatives through hands-on opportunities, interdisciplinary collaboration and technological innovation. The gift, which is the largest in the college’s history, will have a broad scope that will impact every business student. 

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WMU Haworth celebrates 2026 Presidential Scholars

Each year, faculty members from across Western Michigan University select outstanding students in their various academic schools, departments and programs to represent their units as a Presidential Scholar at Western, the highest academic honor that WMU can bestow on its undergraduates. In the Haworth College of Business, six Presidential Scholars are selected each year.