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Ira Smyrnova

Meet this year's Presidential Scholar in accountancy.
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Katie Montague helps companies in crisis through turnaround and restructuring, addressing challenges and giving them a second chance.
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Curriculum

Financial, managerial and tax accounting, and auditing instruction is delivered through high-impact practices in small class settings of 30-40 students.
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Rethink Smart.

It’s more than book smarts. More important than IQ. It’s the pursuit of purpose, daring to think differently, and not being afraid to question answers. We call it Rethink Smart. Are you ready? At the Haworth College of Business, we are committed to helping you achieve your vision for the future. We offer experience-based learning that will prepare you for a successful, meaningful career. Our accounting program will prepare you for a rewarding future through:

A rigorous curriculum that includes financial, managerial and tax accounting as well as auditing.
Faculty who are committed to your success.
Providing you a solid background in business practices to supplement accounting knowledge.
Preparation for professional exams.

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Dr. Jennifer Palthe teaches her MBA course.

Princeton Review names WMU a ‘best business school’ for an MBA

Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business is once again on Princeton Review's list of best business schools. WMU Haworth has consistently appeared on the Princeton Review’s list of best business schools for more than a decade.

The 2020-21 members of Gamma Rho

Student organization awarded distinguished chapter recognition

Western Michigan University’s Gamma Rho chapter of Beta Alpha Psi, an international honor society, has been recognized as a distinguished chapter for the 2020-21 academic year.

The 2021 Greenleaf Trust scholars with President Edward Montgomery and Trustee William Johnston, founder and chair of Greenleaf Trust.

WMU and Greenleaf Trust celebrate 2021 scholars

Greenleaf Trust and Western recently celebrated their 2021 scholars—a group of 13 students from the Haworth College of Business with majors in accounting, finance and personal financial planning.

The 2022 edition of the Business magazine is now available.

2022 Business Magazine

June 15

The 2022 edition of the Business magazine is now available! This year we celebrate student success—from stories about first place finishes for student teams to exploration and personal growth. Read on to learn about accolades and milestones for programs, alumni, students, faculty and staff, as well as perspectives on the economy, international partnerships, student research, community outreach and more.

By the numbers

January 27

Senior Sevy Bamany talks about how numbers are essential to life, what he has gained at the Haworth College of Business, and exciting next steps.