Bachelor's Degree in Business

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Earn Your Degree in Business @ WPI and Gain In-demand Technology and Management Skills  

At a Glance

School Affiliation

The Business School

BS/MS Available

Accelerated five-year program

Proven Career Success

Average Starting Salary: $81,200 (Bachelor's degree graduates)* 

Notable Employers: Fidelity Investments, Liberty Mutual Insurance, State Street Corporation, Brown and Brown Absence Services Group, Turner** 

*WPI Class of 2024 First Destination Survey **WPI First Destination Survey data (2020–24)  

Application Deadlines

Early Decision/Early Action I: Nov. 1 

Early Decision/Early Action II: Jan. 5 

Regular Decision: Feb. 1 

Explore This Degree

Options

Program Options

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science + Master of Science

Customize Your Path

Concentrations

Tailor your degree with concentrations or customize it with electives. The options available let you specialize in a domain that interests you. 

Potential Minors

Want to strengthen your business degree with complementary skills? Consider one of these minors:

  • Data Science
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Environmental and Sustainability Studies
  • Financial Technology
Continue Your Studies
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Analytics
MS in Operations & Supply Chain Analytics

Undecided? No problem. Apply now and explore before committing to a specific path. 

13:1

student-to-faculty ratio 

235+

student clubs and organizations

94%

of first-year students return for their sophomore year

#15

best career placement

The Princeton Review (2025)
Top 20%

universities for business/economics 

Times Higher Education, World University Rankings (2024)
#42

top undergraduate business schools

Poets&Quants (2025)
Why WPI

What Makes WPI's Degree in Business Distinct

WPI's project-based Business BS prepares you for the technology-driven management challenges of tomorrow. 

Through WPI's immersive seven-week terms and hands-on project work, you will pursue pathways to:

Create

financial models that drive million-dollar decisions

Lead

consulting teams solving real problems for real companies 

Launch

data-driven strategies tested with industry partners 

BUILD

a professional portfolio of completed projects at one of our 50+ project centers worldwide

 

CUSTOMIZE

your expertise by choosing a mix of electives or a concentration to match your interests

Collaborate

with teams across disciplines to develop solutions for today's complex challenges

Resources & Tech You'll Tap Into

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Student Investment Fund

Manage real portfolios using funds from the university's endowment, developing professional finance skills that industry partners recognize with reserved internship opportunities.
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i3 Lab (Ideate, Innovate, Incubate)

Launch your startup with brainstorming resources, product development support, and investor connections through the Innovation Studio, Makerspace, and Business Development Lab.
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User Experience & Decision-Making (UXDM) Lab

Use eye-tracking technology and behavioral analytics tools to understand how consumers make decisions and improve business interfaces.
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Research Opportunities 

  • Business analytics and data mining 
  • User experience and decision-making 
  • Healthcare operations and process design 
  • Financial mathematics and actuarial science 
  • Innovation and entrepreneurship 
Projects

Project-Based Learning Experiences

Apply business theory and practice from day one. Build a professional portfolio with real work that matters.

At WPI, learn in an immersive environment where classroom concepts transform into hands-on projects, thanks to our intensive, seven-week terms. Complete increasingly advanced projects for industry partners and community organizations, both local and global. Present your solutions directly to organizations that will implement what you create.  

Below, explore real projects completed by business students at WPI.

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Global Business Solutions

Students analyzed sustainable business practices and delivery models to fight plastic pollution for a Berlin tech company.
📍Berlin, Germany

Teams built digital marketing and ordering platforms connecting small farms with customers in sustainable food markets.
📍Bucharest, Romania

Local Community Partnerships 

Students analyzed environmental hazard data and created mapping tools identifying pollution hot spots affecting vulnerable communities.
📍Chelsea, Mass.

Teams competed in a stock market simulation, developing trading strategies using index funds and algorithmic approaches.
📍Worcester, Mass.

Industry-Sponsored Projects

Students built data management and dashboarding solutions for Mass General Brigham, automating operational metrics.
📍Boston, Mass.

Students developed AI-powered educational platforms for Hangzhou Hengwei, creating implementation strategies for universities.
📍Hangzhou, China
Skills

Skills You'll Gain

Through WPI's degree in business, you'll gain the analytical power and strategic mindset to transform data into decisions, lead cross-functional teams, and launch ventures that reshape industries.

Explore opportunities to build skills such as:

Financial Analysis & Investment Decision-Making 

  • Build financial models and apply accounting principles to evaluate investments, forecast performance, and guide capital allocation decisions.
  • Analyze financial statements and market data to develop investment strategies and manage risk in technology-driven markets. 

Marketing Strategy & Consumer Behavior 

  • Design marketing campaigns using consumer behavior research and market analysis to reach target audiences and drive engagement.
  • Apply segmentation strategies and competitive analysis to identify market opportunities and optimize product positioning. 

Operations Management & Process Optimization 

  • Model and improve business processes using quantitative analysis and operations research techniques to cut costs and boost efficiency.
  • Apply management information systems to streamline workflows and support data-driven organizational decisions. 

Professional Excellence 

  • Lead diverse project teams through complex business challenges while managing budgets, timelines, and stakeholder expectations across global contexts.
  • Present data-driven recommendations to executives, translating analytical insights into compelling stories that drive organizational change. 

Student Voice

"There were many reasons why I chose to study at WPI. The biggest reason was due to the school year being broken up into four terms. I really enjoy only having three classes at a time for seven weeks. Although it may feel like it goes by fast, I find it much easier to manage and focus on only three classes at a time. Additionally, I chose WPI due to their project-based learning. I really enjoy collaborating with peers and found that WPI did a great job in incorporating that into their classes." —Katelyn Tropeano '24, BS in Business, MS in Business Management

Katelyn Tropeano BS, MS
Katelyn Tropeano BS, MS
BS in Business, MS in Business Management

Katelyn appreciates all the ways she can get involved with the WPI community.  [...]

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Career

Business Career & Salary Outlook

Career Path 

Industry Sector 

Entry Level (0–5 years) 

Mid-Level (5–10 years) 

Senior Level (10+ years) 
Financial Analysis  Finance  Financial Analyst 
$68K 		 Senior Financial Analyst 
$102K 		 Director of Financial Planning 
$156K 
Marketing Strategy  Commercial  Marketing Manager 
$72K 		 Senior Marketing Manager 
$108K 		 Vice President of Marketing 
$172K 
Business Consulting  Consulting  Management Consultant 
$71K 		 Senior Consultant 
$107K 		 Director of Consulting Services 
$165K 
Operations Management  Enterprise  Operations Manager 
$66K 		 Senior Operations Manager 
$99K 		 Director of Operations 
$152K 
Accounting & Audit  Finance   Accountant 
$65K 		 Senior Accountant 
$98K 		 Controller 
$156K 
Business Development  Commercial  Business Development Manager 
$70K 		 Senior Business Development Manager 
$105K 		 Vice President of Business Development 
$161K 

Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics 

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Cost

Financing Your Future

College is a great investment in your future—and we’re here to help you plan for it. Explore WPI’s cost of attendance and learn how our Office of Financial Aid can guide you through options for funding your education. 

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Start Building Your Future Today

WPI's simple formula helps students thrive: "Go to class. Do the work. Ask for help." With our business degree, you'll build the strategic expertise, hands-on experience, and professional connections to lead companies and drive real business impact. 

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