2025-2026 Scholarship Applications Are Now Open!

Now is the time to apply for a School of Business scholarship for next year.  School of Business scholarships do not automatically renew, so if you received one this year, it is important that you re-apply for next year.  If you did not get an award this year, that’s okay, you can still apply for an award next year.  To be eligible for an award, you must:

  • Be declared as a Business student and be making normal progress towards a BBA (all majors) or BA in Economics degree
  • Maintain a cumulative college GPA of 3.25 or higher (the higher the GPA, the better the award)
  • Submit this year’s School of Business Scholarship Application Form no later than February 15, 2025

Business is everywhere.

It can be found at your favorite boutique, your local gym, your doctor's office, and even the corner gas station.  Insurance, construction, banking, manufacturing, investments, government – the list is endless.  The Washburn University School of Business offers comprehensive curricula designed to help you develop the key skills that today's employers are looking for.  Our experienced and knowledgeable faculty and staff members are committed to preparing you to succeed.

Undergraduate Programs

The Washburn School of Business offers:

Graduate Degrees

The Washburn School of Business offers:

Certificates

The Washburn School of Business offers:

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Undergraduate Application

  • First, Apply to attend Washburn as an undergraduate.
  • Once you've been accepted to Washburn, declare Business as your major.
  • Take the required courses, then apply to the School of Business.

Graduate Application

Masters of Business Administration (MBA):

Masters of Accountancy (MAcc):

International Application

For undergraduate international students:

  • First, apply to attend Washburn as an international student.
  • Once you've been accepted to Washburn, declare Business as your major.
  • After you've taken the required courses, apply to the School of Business.

For graduate international students:

  • First, apply to attend Washburn as a graduate student.
  • Then, review the requirements (MBA or MAcc) and apply to the School of Business.
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Dean David Sollars

A message from the Dean

"The Washburn University School of Business has experienced and knowledgeable faculty and staff members who are dedicated to the success of our students.  Through the generosity of donors and other community supporters, the School has the resources to offer innovative and exciting academic and extracurricular programs, and also provides outstanding scholarships.  Additionally, the School's programs are accredited by AACSB, the oldest and most prestigious business accreditation organization.  A degree from the Washburn School of Business could be your path to a very successful career."    

– David L. Sollars, Dean and Professor

Accounting

ACCOUNTING

  • A BBA in Accounting can lead to jobs in:
    • Public Accounting (CPA)
    • Industrial/Corporate Accounting
    • Non-Profit Organizations
    • Governmental Agencies
    • Higher Education
Data Analytics

DATA ANALYTICS

  • Our new BBA in Business Data Analytics program provides students with the skill sets needed to transform big data into information for data-driven decision making.
Economics

ECONOMICS

  • You can choose to earn your BBA or BA in Economics; or you can Minor in Economics. Our Economics curricula are designed to provide students with an understanding of the principles and institutions governing economic decisions made by households, businesses and governments.
Entrepreneurship

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

  • In our BBA in Entrepreneurship and Innovation program, you’ll learn how to build a successful business from the ground up. You'll also learn how to generate ideas, analyze markets, recognize and assess opportunities and develop marketing/financial plans.
Finance

FINANCE

  • Our Finance curriculum is designed to prepare students for careers in corporate financial management, commercial banking, security analysis, government services, insurance, real estate, and other finance fields and for graduate study.
General Business

GENERAL BUSINESS

  • Our General Business program allows students the flexibility to design an upper-division program based on their own interests and needs, using courses from several or all major areas in the School of Business.
International Business

INTERNATIONAL BIZ

  • Our International Business concentration is designed to equip graduates with skills suitable for employment at international and global enterprises.  
Management

MANAGEMENT

  • Management courses in the fields of organization theory, human relationships, administrative communication and related behavioral areas provide students with pertinent background for management careers in business and non-business organizations.
Marketing

MARKETING

  • The Marketing curriculum involves analysis of the ways organizations plan, organize, administer and control their resources to achieve marketing objectives.
MBA

MBA

  • The Washburn Master of Business Administration program is designed for working professionals, with evening courses scheduled to meet weekly. Small classes are taught by highly qualified, experienced faculty who provide valuable tools to compete in a real world business environment.
MAcc

MAcc

  • The accounting field offers more than just working with numbers – it allows for management opportunities and the chance to work in a key role for a growing company. Our Master of Accountancy program is designed for motivated individuals who want to take charge and lead the accounting industry.
Business Minor

MINORS & CERTIFICATES

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Meet A Bizbod: Abigail McCrory

Abigail McCrory, a junior from Rossville, has already accomplished quite a bit midway through her third year at Washburn. The Marketing and Entrepreneurship major won last year's Pitch Competition, finished second in this year's and was named to the Magnificent Seven as one of the top students in the Business School. Abigail is working toward owning and operating her own mobile coffee shop.

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Quality Indicators and Accreditation

The Washburn University School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), which is the oldest and most prestigious business accreditation organization.  Only the top five percent of all business programs in the world have achieved AACSB accreditation.

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Business Ethics and Values

Stakeholders of the Washburn School of Business, be they faculty, students administrators or others, should expect their interactions with other stakeholders and stakeholder groups to be guided by the following principles:

  • Honesty
  • Trust
  • Fairness
  • Respect
  • Integrity
  • Responsibility

Honors and Awards

Exceptional academic performance is rewarded in the School of Business.

  • Students will receive recognition via the Dean’s list and the President’s list.
  • Students graduating in the top 10 percent of their class are tapped to join Beta Gamma Sigma, the international business honor society.
  • Students may also earn School of Business Scholar and School of Business Honors.

Study Abroad Opportunities

Ever dreamed about seeing the world? Do you love learning about new cultures? Want to try something that you've never done before? Study Abroad. What better way to get out of your comfort zone and, to push yourself farther than you thought possible? Take a risk, and learn something about yourself, about another country and make some really great lifelong friends along the way.

International Business Experience

The world is your classroom with International Business and Entrepreneurial Experience (BU 406), a unique international course that combines a hands-on business education with a multi-cultural study abroad experience. Washburn students work in teams with students in Asia and Europe to solve business problems for companies in the U.S. and overseas. The course offers an Asian experience and a European experience.

STUDENT SUCCESS

Declaration of Major, Application and Admission

In order to be considered a student in the School of Business, there are three steps you need to take once you begin classes on campus.

Academic Advising

Let Advising Services help you to succeed:

  • If you haven’t  been formally admitted to the School of Business yet, talk to Stacy Woltje, Director of Student Affairs, in the School of Business.
  • Already been admitted to the School of Business?  Work with a professor in your field of study.
  • Get a degree audit to be sure you're on track for graduation (recommended every semester).

Scholarships

Many generous alumni, community leaders, and organizations have given funds to support academic excellence with financial aid for students. Thanks to their generosity, we are able to offer scholarships to both incoming and current business students who meet the requirements.

Student Organizations

To cultivate communication, organizational and networking skills, the School of Business sponsors 11 student organizations. These organizations also serve as conduits between career professionals and students.

  • Beta Alpha Psi Accounting Honor Society
  • Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society
  • The Dean's Student Advisory Council
  • International Business Club
  • Student Human Resources Club
  • Washburn Finance Society
  • Washburn Innovation Club
  • Washburn Institute of Management Accountants
  • Washburn MBA Association
  • Washburn Rotaract Club
  • Washburn Sales and Marketing Executives

Business Competitions

Community Innovation Challenge

Community Innovation Challenge

Pitch Competition

Pitch Competition

SBAF

SBAF

GET IN TOUCH WITH School of Business

School of Business
Henderson Room 114
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621

Phone & Email
Ph: 785.670.1308
Fax: 785-670-1063
business@washburn.edu

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