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College of Business and Economics

Let's Get Down to Business

You want more than just a diploma. You want an education that gives you real-world skills, builds your network, and sets you up for success. At Boise State’s College of Business and Economics (COBE), you’ll find more degree options, stronger business connections and dedicated academic and career support.

Get the education that only Idaho’s top-ranked business school in the state’s largest city can provide.

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Explore Academic Programs

Still deciding what to study? Start here and pick your path. Boise State has more business degree options than any other school in Idaho and most schools in the Pacific Northwest. Explore 14 majors, 11 minors and 11 graduate programs.

COBE Counts

87%

four-year graduation rate (national average is 33%)

Top 3%

of business schools globally via AACSB accreditation

#13

ranked EMBA in the nation by Fortune Magazine

$7.1M

in scholarships awarded to COBE students in 2024

Affordable, Quality Education

College is a big investment. The good news: Boise State’s in-state tuition is 20% lower than the average public U.S. university. In fact, 45% of our students graduate without incurring ANY student loan debt.

WUE Exchange

From one of 14 Western states? Pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition.

Idaho Launch

Idaho students can get up to $8,000 toward in-demand business careers.

COBE- specific

Over 150 business-specific scholarships are available to COBE students.

Dedicated Academic and Career Support

You don’t have to do college alone! Beyond our amazing faculty and staff, we’ve got your back with these specialized support services:

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Hands-on Learning

Make a positive community impact while preparing for your career through hands-on, experiential learning opportunities. Find a handful of the many opportunities below.

The College of Business and Economics building

Your Business Home Base

The Micron Business and Economics Building (MBEB) is an accessible, sustainably-designed building filled with student-friendly features:

  • 26 reservable team rooms
  • Indoor commons with a cafe and outdoor plaza
  • Eco-friendly, energy-efficient features
  • Embedded advising, career services, writing center and tutoring lab
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Who Hires our Students?

Our goal? To help you find a purposeful career. Find our top 15 partnering employers below.

  • Bureau of Land Management
  • Clearwater Analytics
  • Clenera
  • Deloitte
  • ESI
  •  Fisher Investments
  • Goldman Sachs
  • KPMG
  • Micron
  • Paylocity
  • Pepsi Co
  • PETIQ
  • Red Aspen
  • Simplot
  • Techtronic Industries

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Boise was named one of the best places to live in the nation by US News & World Report

Why You'll Love Boise

Boise offers the best of both worlds: city-living without the hassle. Downtown arts and culture with the outdoors at your doorstep. And a friendly vibe with serious business connections–including three local Fortune 500 companies. 

More about Boise

Top News and Faculty Research

Terpend receives Outstanding Reviewer Award
Parton published in the Journal of Environmental Management 
Lingwall and Park published in the Kentucky Law Journal
Boodraj wins Leadership Excellence Award
Ehrlich published in the Journal of Legal Aspects of Sport
Hyde published in Journal of Management Education 

Upcoming Events

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AACSB logo

What’s Accreditation?

All accreditations aren’t equal. We are among less than 3% of schools in the world that are AACSB accredited for both business and accountancy, and it means we’ve met strict quality requirements for student learning, faculty and curriculum.