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The Haworth College of Business is focused on applied research that has practical applications. This research makes a clear and important impact on the business world—and on the world in general. From the economy, to technology, to supply chains, to the food industry, to e-commerce and more, our faculty collaborate on research that leads the way in innovation and application. We keep our research relevant to solve real-world issues. Many of our faculty publish their research in top journals.

Research and teaching are inseparable. Through research, we remain current in our fields, even advance our fields, and bring that knowledge back to the business classroom.
—Dr. Ann Veeck, professor of marketing

Media experts

Our faculty members frequently serve as experts in the media for a variety of news and trade outlets. Discussing the impact of business is what we do on topics ranging from the stock market to regulation to labor and more.

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Activities

WMU Haworth faculty participate in conferences, webinars and podcasts to share their research with communities of academicians and industry professionals. Our faculty lead preeminent conversations about trends and where their disciplines are heading.

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Faculty-student research

Our faculty works with students who have an interest in research to help them take their skills to the next level, with many of our students working on their own research alongside our faculty. Students consult with businesses through course projects and conduct academic research as well, with the opportunity to present at conferences.

 

AACSB accreditation

AACSB International, the accrediting body for business schools, requires that faculty members are active researchers, contributing to the contemporary business world through intellectual contributions to their disciplines. AACSB accreditation means that the Haworth College of Business is held to the highest standards for business education, research and more.