The strength of the college is its people. At Nevada's College of Business, the faculty and staff are what has earned the college its impressive reputation. Experts with years of industry, research and academic experience take pride in preparing the next generation to be leaders and innovators in business.
Our vision
To be a premier business school that produces research and graduates that enable economic vitality and inspire positive change in Nevada and the world.
Our mission
The College of Business inspires, engages, and educates innovative change-makers through excellence in research, teaching, and outreach. We drive economic vitality and improve quality of life in our communities.
Our initiatives
Focus on discovery and research.
Empower a diverse community of student and faculty scholars with experiential and theory-based learning.
Engage our community as expert, active thought leaders.
Collaborate, adapt, and advise to create an innovative entrepreneurial environment.
A glimpse into our past
The College of Business has a long and storied history as a builder of business experts. Founded in 1956, the College was led in its earliest days by founding dean Robert Weems. The College enjoyed the fast-track to success: within 16 months of opening its doors, the College's Bureau of Business and Economic Research gained full membership in the national organization, the Associated University Bureaus of Business and Economic Research. The swiftness of the accomplishment set a new record.
Student career outcomes
As the premier provider of business education in the region, we prepare students to become competitive, ethical and innovative business professionals in order to drive economic development and improve quality of life for all. Once graduated, our students are equipped with the tools and skill sets to succeed in their respective fields of study.
Faculty resources
Faculty will find several quicklinks here to help with various topics such as templates, conference room booking and requesting marketing assistance.
Become a part of our legacy
Support the College
Donations are used to provide funding for new programming and support services such as Nevada Global Business, career services within the College, entrepreneurship programs, Business Week, student scholarship support, student travel and BizFIT, the College’s Freshman Intensive Transition program designed to increase success for incoming Business students. Consider an impactful donation today.
Join our alumni association
The College of Business Alumni Association (COBAA) was established to support The College of Business in its goal of achieving excellence in business education. COBAA allows alumni opportunities to give back to the College via coordinated efforts, while also fostering relationship-building between students, faculty, government and the business community.
Corporate partnership
The College of Business partners with a number of companies, ranging from Reno-area businesses to international technology corporations, to help engage with and inform students about best business practices. Those companies often recruit College of Business graduates, owing to the quality education and real-world experience they receive while a student at the College.