Business

NDSU’s College of Business goes beyond the classroom, offering students hands-on learning, real-world experiences and powerful industry connections that prepare them for what’s next. 

More than 1,500 students are building the skills, experiences and connections they need to succeed in a rapidly changing business world. 

With specialized centers such as the Center for Entrepreneurship and Family Business, the Center for Professional Selling and Sales Technology, and the Sheila and Robert Challey Institute for Global Innovation and Growth, students gain unique opportunities to expand their skills, apply classroom knowledge, and engage with industry and thought leaders.

Your gift makes opportunities possible. A gift to the College of Business can help a student: 

• Attend a national business competition
• Connect with a business leader through mentorship
• Gain hands-on experience through a student-managed investment fund
• Study business around the globe
• Develop career-ready skills
• Participate in experiential learning opportunities
• Receive a scholarship that makes college more affordable

Highlighted Areas of Support

• Business Dean’s Fund for Excellence — Provides flexible support for the College of Business's highest priorities, advancing academic excellence, innovative research, student success, and strategic opportunities.
• College of Business Scholarship Endowment — Expands access to a business education - helps students achieve their academic and career goals regardless of financial circumstances.
• Transformative Experience Fund — Ensures that College of Business students can participate in transformative opportunities – experiential learning, global engagement, industry partnerships, and applied learning experiences – that broaden perspectives, develop leadership skills, and create lasting connections between classroom learning and career readiness.
• College of Business Strategic Marketing and Recruitment Fund — Creates opportunities to share the College’s story, expand awareness of its programs, and connect with future students leading to a lasting impact for generations to come.

When you give to the College of Business, you’re not just supporting a program. You’re investing in students and the future of business.

More funds are available to support College of Business on NDSU Giving Day.
Click here to view additional areas of support.