Our vision: Cultivating the next generation of business leaders to make an impact for Christ.

Our mission: Equipping and preparing students for excellence to fulfill their calling in the marketplace.

Our promise to students: We will challenge you to academic and personal excellence by: 

• Delivering high-quality, specialized instruction, 
• Guiding your development of market-leading skills, and  
• Providing experiential learning opportunities as we help you discern your calling and follow the example of Christ.

The Compass Center for Career & Calling will connect you with internship experiences, whether you stick close to home or find opportunities further afield. The center also offers help writing resumes and cover letters, practice interview sessions, job shadowing and more.

The Center for Innovation & Leadership connects students with area professionals, offers micro-credentials, and hosts the Impact Competition, where students pitch ideas for making a difference on campus and in the community.

As a member of Northwestern's student-led Business Club, you'll tour regional businesses, hear from northwest Iowa business professionals, and travel to larger cities to tour businesses and network with alumni. 

As part of Northwestern's Investment Club, you'll grow in your knowledge of financial markets and practice making investment decisions by helping to manage $250,000 of the college’s endowment. 

Study abroad programs in dozens of countries around the world are great opportunities to learn about how business is conducted in other cultures and economies.

Nonprofit management is a great complement to a wide variety of majors and teaches the practicalities of running a nonprofit or for-profit organization.

If you'd like to take your business knowledge to the next level, you can apply to Northwestern's Master of Business Administration program after graduation. Our 100% online program can be completed in as little as one year, giving you the critical skills necessary for managerial roles and increasing your value as an employee.