• Artificial Intelligence for business. The Business Technology and Analytics program features artificial intelligence training across its curriculum. The upper-division courses prepare future business leaders to utilize artificial intelligence in data analytics and beyond.
• A supportive network of local leaders. Portland is full of companies at the leading edge of the Silicon Forest, from established global brands to a host of exciting startups. Professionals from these companies mentor PSU students, partner with instructors on capstone projects, serve on insightful panels and host tables at career fairs.
• Prestigious faculty invested in your success. Our seasoned instructors bring a wealth of applicable knowledge to every class. Highly-published and widely recognized experts — including one with a Ph.D. from the London School of Economics — populate our faculty, giving you the opportunity to learn from people working on industry-defining research.
• A launching pad for a thriving career. With a 70% average placement rate for students with a business technology and analytics education, employers are excited to work with our graduates. We’ll give you the skills and tools; you’ll build the connections and business community that will provide opportunities in a future-proof career.
• Nationally recognized education. The School of Business holds dual accreditation in business and accounting from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), a distinction awarded to only 1% of the world’s business schools. A degree from PSU gives you education with real-world application and name recognition among employers.
• Diverse student groups and community. Deepen your professional and personal development with opportunities outside the classroom, including student groups and associations in a variety of fields, mentorship programs, and academic programs including study abroad. As the most diverse campuses in Oregon, PSU offers ways to connect and learn that you won’t find elsewhere in the state.

Business Technology and Analytics Degree Highlights

• Option to earn while you learn. Targeted 6- to 12-month employment at a company located in the tech center of Oregon will help you become the hybrid business and tech professional needed in today’s workforce.
• User-friendly online platform promotes collaboration and interaction, so you'll belong to a learning community while maintaining the flexibility to take courses on your own schedule
• Hands-on learning from a school that spent four consecutive years on U.S. News & World Report’s “Most Innovative Universities” list.
• Curriculum that builds both theoretical and practical knowledge in decision-making, business communication, and sustainability.
• Proficiency in foundational analytics languages VBA and SQL, skills that are increasingly prevalent in regional job postings.
• Opportunities to build experience working with large data sets, extracting meaningful information, and making decisions that improve business performance.
• Community and connection, including the Business Analytics Club, a student-led organization offering leadership development, peer support, and networking.

• Expert input. We have strong relationships with some of Portland’s most successful entrepreneurs, including many who graduated from PSU. You’ll get to interact with and learn from peers who were in your shoes not long ago—and made the leap into entrepreneurship.
• Risk-taking spirit. PSU has made U.S. News & World Report’s “Most Innovative Universities” list every year since 2015. We support creative ideas and embrace new theories at every level, and we even have a dedicated Center for Entrepreneurship that supports initiatives generated by students, faculty, and community members. If there’s such a thing as an “entrepreneur gene,” we’ve got it. 
• Nuts-and-bolts knowledge. Contrary to the popular myth, it takes more than guts and vision to succeed as an entrepreneur. It also requires tangible skill and attention to detail. The entrepreneurship certificate provides instruction on how to write business plans, attract investment, acquire permits, allocate resources, craft sales messages, and countless other behind-the-scenes tasks.
• Inclusivity and responsibility. At PSU, entrepreneurship is for everyone—regardless of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. As an urban campus with the most diverse student body in Oregon, we welcome all of our business students into our entrepreneurship program. And we show you how to do business in a manner that respects all cultures, sustains the environment, and supports your community.

Entrepreneurship Certificate Highlights

• Four straight years on U.S. News & World Report’s “Most Innovative Universities” list
• One of fewer than 50 campuses worldwide to earn Changemaker designation from Ashoka U
• Campus-wide Entrepreneurship Alliance lets aspiring student entrepreneurs network, pool resources, share ideas, and explore entrepreneurial ecosystems on campus and in Portland
• Support from on-campus Center for Entrepreneurship with mentoring, non-credit programming, and events
• Deep connections in the Portland business community

• Experiential Learning – Learn by doing. Tackle real-world projects that challenge you to make decisions for investors, developers, asset managers, and other key players in the commercial real estate industry.
• Financial and Quantitative Analysis – Strengthen your financial insights and analytical power.
• Industry Databases and Software – Get hands-on with the tools the industry runs on. Build fluency in 10–12 leading software platforms and databases that drive success in commercial real estate.
• AI + Human Judgment – Stay ahead of the curve. Discover how AI is transforming commercial real estate—and develop the human judgment, creativity, and leadership that keep you indispensable in an AI-powered future.
• Networking and Career Planning – Unlock new opportunities. Connect with industry professionals, receive personalized career coaching and mentorship, and build a network that lasts a lifetime.
• Scholarships - The Center for Real Estate offers a variety of scholarships based on funds raised from commercial real estate firms. All admitted MSRE students are eligible to apply. If you know a current student, alumni or Center for Real Estate board member, ask them to submit an application for a $2,000 Referral Scholarship for you before you submit your application to the MSRE.

Student Career Outcomes (2024)

The MSRE is a degree for working professionals with:

• Late afternoon and evening courses.
• Remote learning opportunities to provide more flexibility for work and school life.
• The ability to complete the program in 11 months (full time) or 15 months (part time).
• Center for Real Estate scholarships.
• A cohort start in Fall quarter.

• Career Readiness. Set yourself apart as a strong candidate with an outstanding writing portfolio that demonstrates a level of communication and critical thinking skills that recruiters notice. This is a rare and highly valuable advantage few programs offer. An application-focused capstone project will further enhance your resume and build your professional network.
• Professional orientation. The Master of Taxation serves a wide range of professional needs. It supports current tax practitioners and accountants who seek career growth, lawyers and business leaders who need tax knowledge to achieve their objectives, and undergraduate accounting majors who need a fifth year of education to meet CPA requirements.
• Convenient schedule. Our classes are synchronized with professional recruiting cycles. The program’s summer start for full-time and part-time students gets students ready for fall interview season; the fall start for part-time students provides an alternate starting term; the winter term is structured to accommodate full-time employment during tax season, and the spring term begins after April 15.
• Results-oriented curriculum. You’ll focus on relevant, high-impact subject matter in the Master of Taxation program. Course material applies directly to real-world tax practices, uses industry-standard technologies, and reflects the current state of tax law and the global economy. You’ll move far beyond annual tax returns and gain the ability to analyze tax issues at a strategic level.
• Expert faculty. Our Master’s courses are taught by seasoned tax professionals who have years of experience. Our faculty come from Big 4 accounting firms, regional firms, global corporations, law firms, and the government. All are experts in their fields.
• Rigorous academics. Portland State holds elite dual accreditation in accounting and business from the Association to Advance Collegiate Colleges of Business (AACSB), placing us in the upper echelon of U.S. business schools. We also have a long list of “best-of” honors from U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, CFA Institute, and other organizations.
• High-touch hybrid format. Our interactive hybrid courses enable you to communicate regularly with faculty and build close relationships with peers. You’ll also spend one weekend at the beginning of each term on our campus in downtown Portland, deepening your connections with instructors, fellow tax practitioners, and potential future employers.

Master of Taxation Highlights

• Offered by PSU’s nationally-ranked School of Business
• Ranked among nation’s best hybrid business programs by U.S. News & World Report
• Convenient, flexible hybrid format with one required in-person residency each term
• Unique program schedule synced with accounting recruitment cycles
• Elite dual accreditation in accounting and business from AACSB

• Program flexibility. Retail is rarely a 9-to-5 career. The consumer retail certificate can be completed through in-person or online coursework, or through a hybrid of the two – meaning you can pursue your education in the format that works best for you. 
• A pathway to a four-year degree. This 20-credit certificate program builds a bridge from your RMC to a bachelor’s degree. All credits transfer, giving you applicable coursework and skills to pursue a four-year program in business, HR, marketing, finance, and more. 
• Rigorous academics. The School of Business holds a dual accreditation (in business and accounting) from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), a distinction awarded to only 1% of the world’s business schools. Our certificate programs feature coursework with the same instructors who teach our undergraduate and graduate classes. 
• Relationships and industry networking. PSU’s Center for Retail Leadership facilitates creative collaboration between students and industry partners.
• A supportive, diverse community. As part of The School of Business, you will have access to a wealth of support that includes your fellow students, instructors, career advising, and connections to local business professionals. Scholarships are available for students pursuing this certificate program. 

Consumer Retail Pre-Baccalaureate Certificate Highlights

• Hands-on learning from a school that spent four consecutive years on U.S. News & World Report’s “Most Innovative Universities” list.
• Market-based education for professionals in all areas of the retail industry.
• Ability to transfer the credits from WAFC’s RMC to a PSU business bachelor’s degree program.
• Curriculum that incorporates sustainability, diversity and inclusion in retail. 
• Community and connection, including opportunities to network with regional business professionals.  
• Opportunities to grow into the next phase of your career and improve income and employment outlook.

• Career-building relationships. PSU has active partnerships throughout Portland’s dynamic business and civic communities, giving you broad access to professional mentors and potential employers, including visionary leaders with global reputations.
• Emphasis on leadership. The JD/MBA joint degree gives you more than business and legal skills. You’ll also develop the hallmarks of leadership, including superior powers of communication and persuasion that stand out in virtually every professional setting, including the courtroom and the boardroom.
• Focus on social impact. As two institutions whose values are aligned around sustainability, PSU and Lewis & Clark Law School both strive to educate conscientious citizens who can drive social change. Our joint JD/MBA empowers you to promote environmental sustainability, effective governance, and economic justice, among other community-oriented values.
• Hands-on engagement. Our JD/MBA joint degree takes you beyond textbook theory into direct practice. You’ll interact with corporate, nonprofit, and government leaders inside the classroom and in the community. Real-world engagement in the JD/MBA program range from client-based assignments and case studies to an immersive four-month capstone project that showcases your ability.
• Affordability. The synergy between the JD and MBA curriculums allow you to complete the joint degree in four years instead of five, reducing total tuition and fees by approximately $21,000, on average.

JD/MBA Highlights

• Portland State’s MBA ranked #5 Best Green MBA (Princeton Review), #15 Affordable Conscious MBA (Conscious Company) and is a Top 100 Better World MBA (Corporate Knights)
• Lewis & Clark ranked #1 environmental law program (U.S. News & World Report) with its law review ranked in the top five percent of the nation’s law journals (Washington & Lee)
• PSU has been on U.S. News & World Report’s “Most Innovative Universities” list for four consecutive years
• Active partnerships with leaders in regional business, government, and nonprofit sectors
• PSU School of Business holds elite dual accreditation in accounting and business from AACSB
• Lewis & Clark Law School is fully accredited by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools

• Superior faculty. You’ll learn from seasoned tax professionals who’ve spent years in the industry. PSU’s graduate taxation instructors have worked in a variety of settings, including Big 4 accounting firms, regional accounting firms, law firms, global corporations, the government, and consulting agencies. They teach from an informed perspective that matches your first-hand experience. 
• Practical curriculum. Our graduate certificate in taxation emphasizes relevant material that you can apply immediately in your job. You’ll work with the most current tax tools and technologies, including up-to-the-minute changes in tax law and the global economy.
• Rigorous academics. Portland State holds elite dual accreditation in accounting and business from the Association to Advance Collegiate Colleges of Business (AACSB) - Placing us in the upper echelon of U.S. business schools. We also have a long list of “best-of” honors from U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, CFA Institute, and other organizations.
• High-touch instruction. Our online tax certificate encourages direct interaction between students and faculty. You’ll communicate in real-time via user-friendly digital tools, enabling you to form real relationships with instructors and fellow tax professionals.

Graduate Certificate in Taxation Highlights

• Hybrid courses offer flexibility for working professionals
• Designed to sync your classes with the accounting recruitment cycles
• School of Business holds prestigious dual accreditation from AACSB in accounting and business
• Results-oriented curriculum designed by tax professionals
• Relevant for working professionals who specialize in taxation, accounting, law, investing, and other fields

• Industry connections. Our HR management program has a four-decade history of active involvement in Portland’s HR community, including a strong relationship with the Portland Human Resource Management Association (PHRMA). You’ll interact regularly with HR management professionals on campus and off. You might apply your newly acquired skills to a supervised internship, and all students engage in a community-based learning capstone course which includes a project that demonstrates their ability to apply classroom concepts to the real world of HR management. These experiences develop students and may lead directly to your first HR management job. 

• Professional orientation. Our HR management degree integrates textbook theories and frameworks with practical skill development. You’ll learn the most current industry-standard techniques, technologies, and data analytics tools and techniques, preparing you to land a job in HR management and make an immediate impact in the workplace and advance quickly into leadership roles.
• Superior faculty. You’ll learn from experienced professionals and scholars who have spent years practicing and studying HR management. Many instructors remain active in the HR field, and all have extensive contacts and insider knowledge unmatched in the HR domain.
• Big-picture perspective. PSU’s HR management degree prepares you to offer strategic leadership. You’ll understand how HR management relates to broader organizational goals, enabling you to exert high-level influence now and in the future.
• Flexible on-campus and online options. You can take all your HR management courses online, earn the entire degree on campus, or complete the HR management degree via a mixture of online and on-campus courses, including hybrid courses. These options enable you to earn the HR management degree no matter where you live, even if you’re working a full-time job or raising a family. And because you make the choice of what format works best for you in any particular term, you have the flexibility to change course modalities if work or family demands throw changes your way.

HR Management Degree Highlights

• Online, on-campus, and hybrid options offer maximum convenience and affordability
• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) award-winning student chapter of the Human Resource Management Association (HRMA) provides excellent networking and professional development opportunities
• PSU’s diverse campus population mirrors diversifying workforce demographics
• Portland State’s HR Management program rated as a top online program for return on investment by SR Education Group
• More than 800 internships and jobs posted to PSU students each year by corporations, nonprofits, government agencies, and numerous other organizations
• Ongoing career development support to hone your interviewing, resume writing, job search, and business etiquette skills
• PSU has been featured for four consecutive years on U.S. News & World Report’s “Most Innovative Universities” list
• Nationally ranked business school that holds elite dual accreditation in business and accounting from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

You’ll develop your expertise through hands-on finance internships and get real-life investment experience. You can manage a real-dollar stock fund and consult on real-world financial problems. In our annual research competition, you can also gain intensive experience in financial analysis.

Accelerated Bachelor’s + Master’s Program

We offer an accelerated Bachelor’s + Master’s degree pathway so you can complete your Master of Science in Finance in just one year — at a lower cost.

Connect with Portland’s Finance Community

Located in the heart of Portland, Oregon, PSU offers professional connections and support to advance your career. We give you access to top employers in Portland’s finance community and host networking events, job fairs and career panels to connect you with local professionals and alumni.&

Get Career Support from a Dedicated Center for Business Students

The School of Business houses a dedicated University Career Center for business students, where you’ll find specialized resources like one-on-one career coaching, resume and LinkedIn reviews, interview preparation, and job search support. These services are designed to complement your academic experience and connect you with employers in the region.

Learn from Faculty with Industry Expertise

Our finance faculty have valuable industry and academic experience. They’ll challenge you with innovative coursework in accounting, spreadsheet modeling, valuation, analytics, and AI. They also offer career guidance, mentorship and deep industry connections.

Flexible Formats: Online, Hybrid and In-Person Options

PSU’s finance program in Portland offers flexible course scheduling with options for online, hybrid, and in-person classes. You can choose the format that works best for you and earn your degree while balancing work and life commitments. 

Dual AACSB Accreditation in Business and Accounting

The School of Business is nationally ranked and holds elite dual accreditation in business and accounting from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Only 1% of the world’s business schools are AACSB-accredited schools.

• Unique location. Portland is known as a food hub offering an amazing culinary experience and access to a diversity of start-up and established companies. The region offers advantages few cities can match, including world-class sectors in retail, consumer goods, and international trade. There’s no better place to study the food and beverage industry.
• Advanced real-world experience. The food, beverage and goods program benefits from strong industry participation in the classroom and the marketplace, leading to exceptional opportunities for students and alumni. You’ll have the chance to learn from industry leaders and innovators, acquiring workplace knowledge and experience that will bolster your resume and skill set. PSU’s Center for Retail Leadership offers student delegation experiences, including an immersive, all-expense-paid trip to the Private Label Manufacturers Association’s (PLMA) trade show in Chicago, Illinois.  
• On-campus creativity. The Center for Retail Leadership serves as a proving ground by facilitating creative collaborations between students and industry partners. Experiences range from our pop-up shop experiment to market tests, brand building, new product rollouts, advertising, and more. Our student organization, the Crave Network, sponsors informal networking and educational events both on and off-campus to connect students with food, beverage, and packaged goods professionals.
• Expert faculty. Our Food, Beverage and Goods Leadership Certificate is taught by industry leaders and veterans. They bring an informed, first-hand perspective into the classroom, sharing knowledge and experience that goes way beyond the classroom.

Food, Beverage and Goods Leadership Certificate Highlights

• Portland State University named to U.S. News and World Report’s “Most Innovative Universities” list every year since 2015
• PSU’s Center for Retail Leadership offers unique hands-on opportunities
• Portland location leads to one-of-a-kind industry connections
• The School of Business holds elite dual accreditation in business and accounting from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
• Food, Beverage and Goods Leadership Certificate Scholarship Application