Program Overview

University Program Information

The College of Business offers a variety of programs for students to achieve academic and career success.

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Program Details

Professional Sales

Professional selling is the process of initiating, developing, and enhancing customer relationships, and meeting needs by creating, communicating, and delivering value. It consists of a sequence of activities, including:

• Prospecting for potential customers
• Gaining an understanding of customer needs
• Communicating the value of an offering as a means of satisfying those needs
• Earning commitment from a customer
• Maintaining and enhancing long-term customer relationships

Career Success Center

The College of Business is home to the only college-specific career center on campus, offering dedicated support to business students in their academic and professional journeys. The team works closely with students through one-on-one appointments to provide personalized guidance on:

• Resumes
• Interview preparation
• Job and internship searches
• Major or career exploration

Job Placement Rate

The College of Business has about an 85% job placement rate for graduating seniors.

Research Areas

• Accounting
• Business Analytics
• Business Information Systems
• Design
• Finance
• Innovation & Entrepreneurship
• Management
• Marketing
• Supply Chain & Logistics Management

Centers of Excellence

• Center for Advancing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Business
• Center for Business Analytics & Applied AI
• Center for Family Enterprise
• Center for Marketing & Consumer Insights
• Center for Supply Chain Management

Academic Organization

The College of Business is part of Oregon State University, with campuses in Corvallis and OSU-Cascades, as well as online and hybrid programs.