Help the College of Business and Management reach its ambitious vision to be a leading college that empowers the next generation of global business leaders through exceptional, innovative, and experiential education. The college is one of only 6% of schools and colleges of business worldwide to be accredited by the AACSB, the premier international accreditation organization.

Thank You For Considering a Gift
Your generous contribution directly supports the College of Business and Management. Every gift helps us prepare students for successful careers by fostering intellectual and personal growth, developing essential skills, and ensuring that our teaching and research have an impact.

Experiential Learning Opportunities
Experiential Learning Opportunities Our college works extensively in developing internships, mentorships, and real-world projects that prepare students for today’s workforce. We are also advancing the development of world-class labs to offer experiential learning opportunities in finance, marketing, and management information sciences.

Academic Programs
Our college is driven to offer future-facing, market-relevant curricula that reflect the evolving needs of the business world. The college is required to maintain its competitive edge in dynamic areas such as cybersecurity, finance, and healthcare informatics. At the same time, all programs are continually improving to address challenges posed by new technologies, such as Artificial intelligence

Student Activities and Organizations
Leadership development, networking, and co-curricular engagement are integral parts of the student experience at the CBM. The college counts with award-winning student organizations, such as the Society of Advancement and Management. Students in this association annually travel to conferences to participate in national case competitions.

Research by Students and Faculty
Innovative and impactful research that advances knowledge and practice is conducted every day by our faculty and students. Our researchers publish in top-tier journals in their respective disciplines and present their cutting-edge results at international conferences.

Community Service Initiatives
Service-learning and partnerships that strengthen our local and global communities are important elements of what we do. The college is always seeking opportunities to collaborate in research, experiential learning, and community service.
Your Impact
Your support empowers students, strengthens faculty innovation, and enhances our ability to serve the broader community. Together, we are building a diverse, AI-savvy, and career-ready generation of business professionals.
Have Questions or Want to Share Your Story?
We’d love to connect with you. Contact Wayne Davenport at wayne.davenport@uis.edu or call 217-206-7074.