Use Your Business Degree to Transform Tomorrow's Technology
Bridge technology and business from day one. Build FinTech solutions, optimize global systems, and lead data-driven innovation in a collaborative STEM-focused environment.
1 WPI Class of 2025, all bachelor's degrees | 2 All degree levels, all areas of study | 3 U.S. News & World Report, 2025
Torn Between Tech and Business? Perfect.
At WPI, exploring possibilities is a strength. Apply now—explore before committing to your path. Our flexible curriculum lets you test-drive all six business programs. Our advisors help you navigate—you decide when it feels right. Think you need a business background? Not here. We teach you everything from scratch while you work on real projects. WPI's approach creates business leaders who can design, analyze, and innovate.
What You'll Build Starting on Your First Day
Not simulations. Real business solutions.
Analyze Risk for Real Organizations
Develop risk assessment strategies for power generation companies, create insurability models for emerging technologies, and optimize investment portfolios for financial institutions. Work on Wall Street engineering investment reporting pipelines that professionals use daily.
Build FinTech Solutions That Scale
Create blockchain payment systems, develop algorithmic trading platforms, and model investor sentiment to protect against market downturns. Design AI-driven financial tools that revolutionize how businesses make decisions.
Optimize Global Operations
Streamline warehouse efficiency at engineering firms, develop waste reduction programs using reusable containers, and create digital healthcare scenario tools. Transform operations from Worcester to global markets with data-driven solutions.
Lead Innovation at the Business-Tech Interface
Assess smart city initiatives in Hong Kong, analyze emerging market opportunities, and bridge the gap between technical teams and business strategy. Create technology solutions that drive measurable business impact.
How You'll Actually Learn (Spoiler: It's Different)
Think you need a business background? Not here. We teach you everything from scratch while you work on real projects.
7-Week Terms
Deep dive into 3 courses at once. Intensive focus means you master concepts faster and retain more.
Real Projects Day One
Work on actual business challenges from your first semester. No waiting until senior year to apply what you learn.
No Failing Grades
A, B, C, or NR system. Take risks, explore new areas without fear of tanking your GPA.
13:1 Ratio
Small classes mean professors know your name and your career goals. Personal attention makes the difference.
Collaborative, Not Competitive
Work in teams like real companies do. No cutthroat competition—everyone succeeds together through shared problem-solving.
Simple Success Formula
Go to class. Do the work. Ask for help. It really is that straightforward at WPI.
6 STEM-Focused Business Programs
Each designed to blend technical expertise with business acumen.
Financial Technology
- Build digital payment systems and blockchain applications
- Develop algorithmic trading platforms and financial analytics tools
Morgan Stanley
Industrial Engineering
- Design efficient manufacturing and supply chain systems
- Optimize business processes using data analytics and lean principles
Amazon, Citizens, Tesla, Arup, Deloitte
Information Systems & Technologies
- Design enterprise systems and business technology solutions
- Build database systems and networks that power modern organizations
PepsiCo, Textron, Epic Systems, Axcelis Technologies, Fifth Third Bank
Management Engineering
- Lead technology teams and manage complex engineering projects
- Combine business strategy with technical innovation for organizational growth
State Street Corporation, Deloitte, Amazon, Consigli Construction, Dell Technologies
Actuarial Mathematics
- Build statistical models to assess insurance and financial risks
- Analyze data patterns to predict future outcomes for businesses
The Hanover Insurance Group, Travelers Insurance, Fidelity Investments, John Hancock, Sun Life Financial
Business
- Combine business strategy with hands-on technology projects from year one
- Lead cross-functional teams solving real problems for industry partners
Fidelity Investments, Liberty Mutual Insurance, State Street Corporation, Amica Mutual Insurance, Axcelis Technologies
Find Your Business Strength
Take 30 seconds to discover your perfect business + tech fusion.
90% of Our Graduates Are Employed or Continuing Their Studies Within 6 Months
This success rate represents all degree levels and all areas of study
I chose to study at WPI because its Business School takes a unique approach by combining technical skills with business knowledge. As a management engineering student focusing on marketing and entrepreneurship, I've been able to learn about business strategies while developing technical skills like data analysis and operations management.
Our Business School graduates are recruited by:
Our Business graduates are recruited by Bank of America, Deloitte, Liberty Mutual, Boston Scientific, Dell Technologies, KPMG, Fidelity Investments, National Grid, Epic Systems, Wellington Management, State Street Corporation, The Hanover Insurance Group, Amazon, Travelers Insurance, and Morgan Stanley, among many others.
Global Project Scholarship: All WPI students are eligible to complete projects at 50+ centers worldwide through the Global Projects Program. Recent projects include assessing smart city initiatives in Hong Kong, developing sustainability strategies in Bangkok, and optimizing global supply chains.
Ready to Bridge Business and Technology?
Summer is the perfect time to explore. Apply by November 1 for Early Action consideration — first priority for merit scholarships.
Application deadlines
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Early Decision / Early Action I November 1
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Early Decision / Early Action II January 5
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Regular Decision February 1
“Go to class. Do the work. Ask for help.”