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Why Carson College of Business
Since 1926, the Carson College of Business has successfully equipped undergraduate and graduate students to lead businesses. We’re a globally engaged community providing transformative learning experiences to give you an unrivaled business education. Carson graduates emerge as capable decision-makers, ready to take the reins of leadership.
Carson students learn through experience. You will be immersed in employer-focused business classes from the day you start. Our nationally ranked programs help you develop marketable skills based on practical knowledge and experience in business.
At Carson, our acclaimed international business programs provide transformational learning experiences in countries worldwide. Our faculty-led study abroad programs offer the comfort of taking classes with a familiar instructor while immersing yourself in a new culture.
Carson is known for academic excellence, emphasizing communication skills, collaboration, and business ethics. The quality of our programs and the success of its graduates establish Carson as the top choice in the Pacific Northwest for a business education.
Carson faculty bring their expertise as researchers to the classroom, developing critical thinking in their students and sharing meaningful insights from their research. Motivated students can collaborate on business research projects and develop skills that make them attractive candidates to employers worldwide.
From the day you start your studies until the day you graduate, the Carson Center is here to help you. We’ll provide you with the guidance and support you need to assess career interests, explore occupations, proceed through the job search process, and prepare for the professional workplace.
Carson welcomes a prestigious lineup of top industry leaders to our global campus to share their expertise. Our industry partners offer exciting opportunities for you to gain real-world learning experience. They provide mentoring, research opportunities, internships, and collaborative expertise to develop your skills.
Carson students enjoy a supportive learning environment. Faculty, staff, and academic advisors genuinely care and will go the extra mile to help you find success. The involvement of Carson College alumni strengthens our communities and brings you unique opportunities to grow professionally.
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Best Online Bachelor’s Business Programs, 2026
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Scholarships awarded 2024-2025
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Undergraduate Business students 2024-2025
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Hands-On Learning
Carson students learn through experience. You will be immersed in employer-focused business classes from the day you start. Our nationally ranked programs help you develop marketable skills based on practical knowledge and experience in business.
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International Experience
At Carson, our acclaimed international business programs provide transformational learning experiences in countries worldwide. Our faculty-led study abroad programs offer the comfort of taking classes with a familiar instructor while immersing yourself in a new culture.
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EDGE Program
Carson is known for academic excellence, emphasizing communication skills, collaboration, and business ethics. The quality of our programs and the success of its graduates establish Carson as the top choice in the Pacific Northwest for a business education.
Carson Edge Program
Research
Carson faculty bring their expertise as researchers to the classroom, developing critical thinking in their students and sharing meaningful insights from their research. Motivated students can collaborate on business research projects and develop skills that make them attractive candidates to employers worldwide.
Research Area
Professional & Career Development
From the day you start your studies until the day you graduate, the Carson Center is here to help you. We’ll provide you with the guidance and support you need to assess career interests, explore occupations, proceed through the job search process, and prepare for the professional workplace.
Career Amplifier
Strategic Partnerships
Carson welcomes a prestigious lineup of top industry leaders to our global campus to share their expertise. Our industry partners offer exciting opportunities for you to gain real-world learning experience. They provide mentoring, research opportunities, internships, and collaborative expertise to develop your skills.
Mentorship
Supportive Community
Carson students enjoy a supportive learning environment. Faculty, staff, and academic advisors genuinely care and will go the extra mile to help you find success. The involvement of Carson College alumni strengthens our communities and brings you unique opportunities to grow professionally.
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