College of Business Administration

Build your future in business

At the College of Business Administration, you build the skills, experience and confidence to step into your career ready to contribute. From your first classes through graduation, you’ll apply what you’re learning through projects, presentations and real-world opportunities that reflect how business actually works.

We set high expectations and we support you every step of the way. You’ll be challenged to think critically, communicate clearly and solve problems that matter, all while building connections with faculty, peers and industry professionals who are invested in your success.

Recognized for outcomes that matter

Our results reflect how we prepare you. From internships and competitions to career placement and starting salaries, what you achieve here is measurable and meaningful.

National rankings, global impact

In the top 2% of business schools globally with AACSB accreditation in both business and accounting.
$50,000 in total start-up funds up for grabs at the New Venture Challenge, where students present their latest entrepreneurial idea.
20+ student organizations to develop leadership and grow a network.
5th nationally for international student ROI by F1 Hire.
One of 4 in the U.S. and 13 world-wide certified as a 2025-2026 Celonis Academic Center of Excellence, CMU has held this recognition for more than 5 years.
73% of our students graduate having completed an internship.
$62,000 is the average starting base salaries of our graduates.