About The WPI Business School

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WPI: Where Business Savvy Meets STEM Excellence

Since 1865, WPI has prepared students to turn bold ideas into real-world impact. Here, business isn't just one subject—it's part of everything our students do.

The WPI Business School gives students the tools to succeed through:

  • Real-world projects and hands-on learning
  • Industry experience that builds career-ready skills
  • Collaboration with classmates and faculty
  • Research opportunities that tackle meaningful challenges

The results? WPI graduates launch careers at top companies, start their own ventures, and make important contributions in research and academia. 

Our Mission

The WPI Business School develops adaptive leaders who create sustainable solutions, deliver globally responsible impact, and conduct transformative research at the intersection of business, technology, and people. 

Our Vision

Bridging business and technology to develop globally responsible leaders who shape the world. 
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Leadership, Faculty, and Staff

Learn more about the dean, faculty, and staff members who lead The WPI Business School. 

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Accreditations

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WPI’s Business School is among the 5% of business schools worldwide accredited by AACSB
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The BS in Industrial Engineering program is accredited by ABET

Media Coverage

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Poets&Quants
2026 Best & Brightest Online MBA: Melissa St. Peter

Melissa St. Peter has been named one of the Best and Brightest Online MBA graduates from the Class of 2026 by Poets & Quants, a news organization that covers business education. The honor recognizes 52 student professionals in the world’s top online MBA programs.

Supply-Chain.net
Circular and resilient logistics for the supply chain of tomorrow

Joseph Sarkis, professor of management in The Business School, was interviewed about the potential for and challenges associated with improved circularity and sustainability in global supply chains for an article in the French website Supply-Chain.net. Sarkis also spoke about research efforts he helped lead since 2022 as holder of the Chaire d’Excellence TEC-LOGd (Transport, Technology, Circular Economy and Sustainable Supply Chains) at the Université Polytechnique Hauts-de-France.

TheStreet
Coca-Cola drops exclusive soda LTO

What happens when a product you enjoy goes away? Often it generates “nostalgic brand love,” says Purvi Shah, associate professor of marketing in The Business School. Her research on brand deletion is cited in an article in TheStreet on a return of Sprite Cherry that’s tapping into consumers’ nostalgia.

Ready to Build Your Future at the Intersection of Business and Technology?

Whether you're exploring your options, planning a campus visit, or ready to take the next step, The WPI  Business School is here to help you discover where a Business + Tech education can take you. 

Join a community of innovators, problem-solvers, and future business leaders gaining the skills and  experience to thrive in a technology-driven world. Start your journey today.

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