Through the support of a gift from alumnus Todd Sanford, the college opened the Sanford Center for Financial Planning and Wellness, which offers financial coaching and resources.
Core courses provide a strong foundation for building knowledge and skills, while internships and participation in student organizations offer additional opportunities for engaging in the financial industry. Graduates are prepared for careers in:
Western Michigan University has been named a Bloomberg Experiential Learning Partner, joining just 45 universities worldwide that have the designation.
The Haworth College of Business was recognized for being accredited at both the undergraduate and graduate levels by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International, as well as having additional specialized AACSB accreditation for its accountancy programs.
It’s impossible to be succinct when talking about Emmanuel Machena, B.B.A.’17. He can be described as a networker extraordinaire and a goal-setting fiend. He’s also a forward thinker, entrepreneur, and yes, a proud Haworth College of Business alumnus. Machena's time as a Business Bronco was spent both deliberately and purposefully—networking, interning and challenging the status quo any chance he could.
WMU’s Haworth College of Business has always placed a premium on experiential learning. Combining academic studies with real world, on-the-job experience, through partnerships with employers helps business students excel and often leads to post-graduation job placement. WWMT’s recent news story features integrated supply chain management major Katherine Collier and finance major Caleb Kudary.
With his double major in accounting and finance, Gerardo Ramos is proud to be a Greenleaf Trust scholar and excited to promote diversity in the finance industry. As the first in his family to attend college, Ramos has had to do a lot of self-navigation of the ins-and-outs of higher education. Not having to worry about the financial burden has allowed him to focus on academics and his numerous campus involvements.
What started as a hope to increase diversity in the field of financial planning has turned into an opportunity for students at Western Michigan University to experience a scholarship that will make a difference in pursuing their education. Greenleaf Trust awarded 10 WMU finance and personal financial planning students scholarships.
