Management degree programs that mean business
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.
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.
- Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Learn about designing, financing and managing a new venture. Check it out.
- Starting Gate: Apply to participate in WMU’s own student business accelerator. You will develop a business plan, pitch your ideas and explore funding. Learn more.
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.
Find your competitive edge at WMU
Strong showing from Western Michigan University in Crain’s Newsmakers of 2025—including top honors
Drs. Doug Lepisto and Derrick McIver, co-directors of Western's Center for Principled Leadership and Business Strategy, earned the top overall award in the 2025 Crain's Grand Rapids Business Newsmakers of the Year awards for their leadership of investment firm Sleeping Giant Capital; they also won the top newsmaker award in the banking and finance category. WMU President Russ Kavalhuna was also selected the top newsmaker in the education category, and two WMU alumni earned top recognition in their respective categories as well.
WMU business student honored as a top leader in Michigan
Western Michigan University student Madison Petroff was recently named Michigan Collegiate DECA Member of the Year. Petroff has an impressive resume—but even more noteworthy is her ability to help others tap into their talents and reach their full potential as student leaders.