Students craft plans to increase Tri‑Cities millennial tourism
July 6, 2020
Business Administration Programs
Business Administration at WSU Tri-Cities
When you earn a business administration degree from the Carson College Business at WSU Tri-Cities, you aren’t just getting a diploma. You are joining a network of professionals with the theoretical knowledge and applied skills to teach you how to put your business degree to work.
Our programs are highly ranked because of academic quality and our students are highly satisfied with their education because they receive personalized instruction from faculty who are committed to student engagement and research.
If you are working toward a bachelor’s degree you’ll find dynamic and engaging classroom and research experiences with faculty who are invested in your success. . If you are interested in pursuing an MBA, the Carson College offers highly ranked online MBA programs.
Value
The Carson College of Business at WSU Tri-Cities values academic quality and is committed to contributing to the growth and economic vitality of the region and state. Our vision and mission are guideposts for advancement, development and engagement.
Top Business Administration School
The Carson College of Business is among the two percent of business administration schools worldwide to achieve accreditation at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), which is the most respected business program accrediting entity.
Hospitality Business Programs
We are excited to offer new majors in Hospitality Business Management and Wine Business Management. Bob Harrington, Academic Director of the Carson College of Business at WSU Tri-Cities, says these programs fill critical needs in the community and “will facilitate synergistic collaborations with our signature wine science program.” Read more…
Research Insights
Our business administration faculty members are teaching courses as well as pursuing innovative research within their specific disciplines. Here you can find the most recent research developments, interviews and articles following our faculty’s accomplishments in their individual fields. Recently, our Academic Director, Dr. Bob Harrington, has been featured in several publications including the Spokane Business Journal as well as the Vancouver Business Journal.
WSU Tri-Cities team earns CleanTech Big Picture prize at UW business competition
By Maegan Murray RICHLAND, Wash. – A team from Washington State University Tri-Cities took home the Wells Fargo “CleanTech” Big Picture prize during the University of Washington’s Business Plan Competition this week. With the award, the team, which includes Libing Zhang, a recent doctoral alumna,...
May 26, 2017
Student uses education from WSU Tri-Cities to launch first business
By Maegan Murray RICHLAND, Wash. – Sam Barnes may have another semester before graduating from Washington State University Tri-Cities, but he already achieved his dream of starting his own business. While he completed his college education, Barnes worked first as a marketer beginning in Nov....
May 26, 2017
May 6: WSU Tri-Cities to confer 372 at commencement
RICHLAND, Wash. – Washington State University Tri-Cities will confer 372 degrees during its commencement ceremony beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 6, at the Toyota Center, 7000 W. Grandridge Blvd. in Kennewick, Wash. Doors open at noon. The event is free to the public and...
May 4, 2017
May 2-4: WSU Tri-Cities students showcase research, art during symposium
RICHLAND, Wash. – Students will deliver presentations on their research, classroom projects and art noon-1 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, May 2-4, as part of the Undergraduate Research Symposium and Art Exhibition at Washington State University Tri-Cities. The public is invited to hear presentations, explore topics, ask questions...
April 28, 2017
WSU Tri-Cities team advances to ‘sweet 16’ at business competition
RICHLAND, Wash. – A team from Washington State University Tri-Cities whose business plan is to commercialize a WSU-patented jet fuel technology developed by WSU Tri-Cities professor Bin Yang’s lab has advanced to the University of Washington Business Plan Competition’s “sweet 16” round. According to the...
April 28, 2017
Don Miller named WSU Tri-Cities distinguished alumnus
RICHLAND, Wash. – Don Miller, CEO of Gesa Credit Union, will be honored with Washington State University Tri-Cities’ Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award in recognition of his service, career achievements and dedication to the promotion of educational excellence. Miller will be presented with the...
April 24, 2017
Team takes third at Alaska Airlines Environmental Innovation Challenge
By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – A team from Washington State University Tri-Cities took third place among 21 teams at the Alaska Airlines Environmental Innovation Challenge’s finals this week for their creation and business model presentation of a technology that converts lignin, a...
March 31, 2017
Undergrad and Full-Time Chef One of Many to Benefit From New HBM Program
Pauline Garza, a student at Washington State University Tri-Cities, has never wanted to be anything other than a chef. Growing up, she said she remembers watching her mother and grandmother cook, hoping one day that she, too, would take hold of a spoon to whip...
July 4, 2015
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