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This is an opportune time to explore the world of business - revolutionizing technology, a global marketplace, and a bold spirit of entrepreneurship are challenging and exciting opportunities if you are preparing to be a future business leader.

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The College of Business is highly respected for developing professionals with the personal dedication and ethics. Find a program to prepare you to be succeed professionally and serve society.

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The opportunities for faculty and students to interact with business and industry. Partnerships with our alumni and many business organizations are the key to our success in building our students' futures.

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$60K

median starting salary of College of Business graduates
23:1

student to faculty ratio in 300-level courses
100%

All classes are taught by full-time faculty and industry professionals
80%

of faculty hold terminal degrees

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Students work together in a graphic design class.

Student holds a small metal bird they made in a metals class.

A sculpture student sculpts with polymer clay.

A ceramics student works on a throwing wheel.

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Nominations for honorary degrees open, due September 15

Illinois State University is requesting nominations for candidates for the honorary degree. Honorary degrees may be awarded by Illinois State University in recognition of persons who have achieved a record of major distinction at the state or national level in education, public service, literature, business, fine arts, or other professions.