College of Business and Economics (WVU)
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Former name
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WVU College of Commerce |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 1951 |
| Dean | Javier A. Reyes |
| Location |
 Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
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| Campus | City |
| Website | http://business.wvu.edu/ |
The College of Business and Economics is the business school of West Virginia University, a state university located in Morgantown in the U.S. State of West Virginia. The college building is in the downtown campus of the university. The college offers seven undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) programs and one Bachelor of Science in Economics program, six master programs, and doctoral programs throughout its six departments. The college is consistently ranked as one of the top business schools in the United States, and with improved rankings over the past five years.
The College of Business and Economics traces its origins to the late 1940s when it awarded business administration degrees under College of Arts and Sciences. The WVU College of Commerce was created by an order of the state higher education board in November, 1951, with the first students enrolled for the first semester of the 1952-53 academic year. In 1954, the college was accredited by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business. In 1957 the Master of Science in Industrial Relations was the first master's degree program in the college. The first Ph.D. program was established in 1965 in economics. In 1971 the College of Commerce was renamed the College of Business and Economics.
The college offers the following undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs:
The College of Business and Economics offers five masters programs and one certificate program:
In addition, the College of Business and Economics offers MBA Dual degrees:
The College of Business and Economics offers Ph.D. Economics and a Ph.D. in business administration programs with concentrations in accounting, finance, management, and marketing.
The B&E has several student organizations or clubs for students to participate in. Examples include:
The college is committed to disseminating its research, expertise, and know-how to the region and to society at large. The college is home to the following centers. These centers include:
The College has received favorable business school rankings. These include:
2016 Online MBA ranked in Top 40 for fourth straight year 2015 Best Business Schools #92 2015 Best Online Graduate Business Programs #23
Best Undergraduate Business School Programs #124
The College of Business and Economics is considered to be a selective business school. The admission rate for the previous year was around 50%. Applicants are required to take GMAT exam before admission. The admission package includes a resume, TOEFL results for International Student, letters of recommendation, and a statement of purpose.
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