The Business School Experience

Business + Technology = Your Career Edge

What’s it like to attend The Business School at WPI?

At our Business School, you’ll learn at the intersection of business and technology. Our holistic approach prepares you to lead in a fast-changing, competitive world, where the most valuable professionals understand both how organizations work and how technology transforms them.

As a WPI undergraduate or graduate business student, you’ll:

Customize your business degree to match your career goals
Gain real-world experience through internships, co-ops, and industry partnerships
Build lasting connections with industry-leading mentors and peers
Receive hands-on career support and personalized academic advising
Combine business expertise with technology skills, from data and analytics to emerging tools like AI, to solve complex challenges
Graduate with the skills, experience, and confidence to stand out in today’s job market

Reagan Hajjar '23, MS'23

The WPI alum works as an industrial engineer at Universal Orlando Resort.

Ama Biney '18

The management engineering major discusses the power of engaging with WPI.

David Brown '12

The Business School alum attributes his successful career to the collaboration and leadership skills he gained at WPI.

Faculty Spotlight

Kwamie Dunbar

Interim Dean of the Business School, The Business School

Dr. Kwamie Dunbar is the Interim Dean and Professor of Finance in the WPI Business School. In addition to his extensive experience in teaching and research, he has a wealth of industry experience working with several fortune 500 companies in various capacities. Professor Dunbar’s [...]

Soussan Djamasbi

Professor, The Business School

I specialize in user experience and decision-making research, focusing on uncovering the intricacies of human cognition to understand the factors that enhance or impede the effective use of information technologies. Since people predominantly use their eyes to process information [...]

Purvi Shah

Associate Professor, The Business School

Professor Shah has ’done’ marketing and now she ’teaches’ marketing at the WPI Business School. She has a diverse industry experience in the marketing/brand management function of mid-size to large corporations across consumer goods, retail, and real estate verticals. In academic [...]

Elizabeth Lingo

Associate Professor, The Business School

How do leaders work across disciplines, organizations, cultures, and networks to co-create and implement novel solutions, sustainable human-centered change, and entrepreneurial ventures? Over the past twenty years, this question has motivated Elizabeth Long Lingo’s research, inn [...]

Joseph Sarkis

Professor, The Business School

Joseph Sarkis is a Professor of Management within Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Business School. He previously served as a faculty member at Clark University and the University of Texas at Arlington. His teaching and research interests are in the fields of environmental susta [...]

Sandhya Balasubramanian, PhD

As the assistant dean of business programs, Sandhya is the driving force behind strengthening all aspects of the business student lifecycle.

Learn more about Sandhya

Lorelle Tross

Lorelle is the initial point of contact for most non-admissions related inquiries. A long-time administrative assistant at The Business School, she organizes Programs team meetings and events.

Learn more about Lorelle

Laurie Stokes

As associate director of business programs, Laurie is the primary contact for undergraduate business programs and directs open houses and other programming for undergraduates.

Learn more about Laurie

Connect with the Programs Team to:

Review course selections, assess your academic progression, evaluate choices for minors and concentrations, and firm up your tracking sheets/curriculum plans.
Learn more about co-curricular and career support tools available to Business School students.
Explore opportunities to engage in Business School-based student clubs, research labs, and other opportunities to be a student ambassador.

Link up with connections that shape your career by joining MentorLink:

Brings alumni and industry experts into classrooms and panels to share insights on key industry trends
Matches students with mentors aligned with students’ studies or career interests
Mentor-in-Residence program connects students with accomplished executives

Get involved with the program

Navigate School, Work, and Life With More Confidence

Every graduate student at WPI has access to a unique benefit: the Student Success team. As your first point of contact on campus, your Student Success manager is here to help with any nonacademic issue you might have: balancing school and life as a working professional, navigating the world of online learning, connecting to wellness resources, and much more.

→ Meet your Student Success team

Access resources for graduate students.

Make Your Transition Here Easier

Need help finding housing before you arrive? Missing your friends and family back home? Whether it’s about employment, housing, or adjusting to a new environment, you’ll find the practical answers and cultural support you need in the Office of International Student Life (ISL).

→ See international student resources

The HCDC helps students explore possible career paths, connect with employers and alumni, gain insights into the labor market, prepare for interviews and salary negotiations, and much more. Think of the HCDC as your collaborator, consultant, and coach all in one.

→ Check out career resources

WPI Business School faculty bring research into and outside of the classroom, giving students opportunities to learn by doing while tackling real-world challenges. This work inspires the next generation of innovators, leaders, and entrepreneurs.

Learn more about our research and labs

WPI students receive free access to the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal through the Gordon Library. Students can also sign up for impactful business news alerts through The Business Journals’ national newsletters.

Whether you’re moving to Worcester from another corner of the world or becoming a student again after a decade in the workforce, you’ll get one-on-one help with the kinds of problems you can’t solve on a calculator.

Find support and resources for academic planning, community engagement, health & wellness, financial aid, and more.

Students sitting at a table outside on campus

Community

Be Inspired by Brilliant, Likeminded Peers

When you study and collaborate with fellow STEM-oriented students at The Business School, you’ll be challenged by your equals, make lifelong friends—and maybe even meet your future business partner.

Find out more about life on campus

Worcester, Massachusetts

Join 38,000+ Students in Worcester Where Business is Booming

The second-largest city in New England, Worcester is not only a college town—it’s also a growing hub for industries like bioengineering, drug manufacturing, healthcare, and technology. Take advantage of networking and internship opportunities, the resources of other colleges and universities, and the expanding international community. Easily travel to nearby Boston, Providence, and New York City.

Student Club Spotlight

Investing Association

In The WPI Business School’s student-led Investing Association, students build valuable experience as they manage a real financial portfolio. Students in this group also have the opportunity to visit the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) each year.

Learn about the Investing Association

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.