LAUNCH YOUR BUSINESS CAREER IN THE HEART OF PORTLAND

Best Undergraduate Business Programs
- U.S. News & World Report

Redefining business. Transforming lives.

Business Begins Here

Located in the heart of Portland's dynamic downtown, The School of Business draws on the city's thinkers, collaborators, entrepreneurs and philanthropists to teach the next generation how to address current issues and positively impact the world. Our Students don't just acquire knowledge, they go beyond the books to take on collaborative community projects and local internships that enhance their skills, and shape their future.

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Accounting

With a reputation for educating strategic thinkers and well-rounded leaders, our accounting program stands out for its big-picture approach — and for offering specialized career services that prepare students for jobs in all sectors of a rapidly growing field.

Advertising Management

As one of the few U.S. advertising programs housed within a business school, we offer you opportunities to intern at high-profile advertising firms and consult on projects for real clients — all so you can get noticed by top companies like Pivot, AKQA and Thesis Agency.

Business Technology & Analytics

Employers are excited to work with our business technology & analytics students, who enter the field with in-demand skills, handson experience and the ability to lead in a world that’s driven by data.

Finance

Our finance program goes beyond the numbers to equip students with professional and critical thinking skills so they can immediately contribute to an organization.

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Global Supply Chain Management

Located in one of our nation’s most dynamic supply chain hubs, our flexible program gives students the opportunity to develop their technical skills and strategic savvy, and make connections at international corporations like Nike, adidas and Intel.

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Human Resources Management

You’ll learn how to shape workplace culture, groom future leaders, improve employee productivity and support strategic objectives in a flexible program that unites practical skills with real-world experience.

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Management & Leadership

Our management and leadership program offers deep corporate connections and a unique curriculum that integrates practical know-how with forward-looking vision. In a world where the demand for leadership skills far exceeds the supply, our program prepares you to address concrete issues at all levels of the workplace, and fill gaps in the market at organizations like Enterprise, Schnitzer Properties and Kroger.

Marketing

Our marketing program goes beyond the books to offer students specialized knowledge and skills they can apply to clients in the real world. You’ll grow personally and professionally as you learn from our internationally renowned faculty, and prepare to join the next generation of impact-driven marketers.

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Business Minors & Certificates

Everyone can benefit from learning business principles. Our business minors and specialized certificate programs will help you develop skills that complement your major and help you stand out in a competitive job market.

Supporting Student Success

The School of Business awards more than $500,000 in scholarships each year to students across all programs, and offers student support through mentor programs, tutoring, Atmos, and student groups and organizations.

WITH ACCESS COMES ACHIEVEMENT

Student-led groups like the Multicultural Business Student Association, and school-funded programs like Maverix and Atmos create an equitable, inclusive community environment for underrepresented students in The School of Business. Members build connections and develop professional skills as they prepare for their future career.

Undergraduate Business Student Success

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A CAREER CENTER JUST FOR YOU

At The School of Business’ newly expanded Career Center, you’ll have access to professional interview clothing and a personal career coach who helps you explore career paths, revise your resume, expand your network and find jobs and internships in your field.

The Career Center