DePauw has been the single most transformative experience of my life.
Elisa Villanueva Beard
At DePauw's School of Business and Leadership, you'll experience a unique blend of liberal arts education and cutting-edge business acumen. As the only Top 50 liberal arts university in the Midwest with a business school – and one of only four in the nation – we offer you an unparalleled opportunity to develop into an ethical leader and innovative thinker.
Here, you'll dive into a program designed specifically for you, combining rigorous coursework with hands-on projects and real-world experiences. Our small class sizes mean you'll work closely with passionate faculty who know you by name, helping you develop the critical skills needed to thrive in today's dynamic business world.
Your journey at DePauw goes beyond traditional business education. You'll explore entrepreneurship, tackle ethical decision-making challenges and hone your creative problem-solving skills. With access to state-of-the-art resources like Bloomberg terminals and a network of successful alumni, you'll have everything you need to turn your ambitions into reality.
DePauw has been the single most transformative experience of my life.
Elisa Villanueva Beard
At DePauw, we've reimagined what a college education can be with our innovative three-school model. At our core, you will find the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, where you'll sharpen your thinking skills, become a great communicator and explore a wide range of subjects. Complementing this foundation, the School of Business and Leadership blends practical business acumen with ethical decision-making. And completing the triad is the Creative School, where innovation meets imagination in technology, arts and media.
Whether you're focusing on a single area or traversing the boundaries between schools, you'll benefit from a comprehensive and collaborative approach to education – and you'll graduate as a well-rounded, adaptable leader ready to succeed in an ever-evolving global landscape.
DePauw’s legacy of academic excellence and the reputation of its faculty, students and alumni create a compelling story for the School of Business and Leadership. Learn more about DePauw, the School of Business and Leadership and begin your transformative journey by visiting our admission page.
Dean of the School of Business and Leadership