Undergraduate business programs at W. P. Carey

Your future starts here

The W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University prepares tomorrow’s business leaders to create positive change on a global scale. We are the largest business school in the United States, with numerous programs ranked Top 30 by U.S. News & World Report. Together, we are building a brighter Arizona and transforming the world through access, excellence, and innovation in business knowledge.

For those of you considering an undergraduate business degree, we welcome you to picture your possibilities at ASU. The W. P. Carey School offers you 30+ degree programs, innovative career programming, and strong support to students from all walks of life. We are committed to creating more educational pathways for you, including 100% online business degrees, non-calculus based degrees, and flexible programs for working professionals.

Direct admission to the business school maximizes your ability to take advantage of the many personal, professional, and educational opportunities available to you at W. P. Carey, across ASU, and throughout the Phoenix area. And it allows you to customize a college education and experience that’s all your own.

Explore your opportunities and apply today! Then, discover next steps for admitted students. It all adds up to much more than a degree.

No matter which college you decide to attend, we know that you are about to embark on an incredible journey. Providing tools and connections to help you thrive is a responsibility we take seriously.

Michele Pfund (Sr. Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs)

Michele Pfund

Explore 30+ business degrees

W. P. Carey business majors study everything from supply chain management and finance to accounting, business analytics, entrepreneurship, and business communication. Explore our programs to learn more about possible career paths, the classes you’ll take, and other ways you can customize your experience.

Undergraduate business curriculum

The core curriculum at W. P. Carey makes it easy to mix and match degree programs that align with your interests and goals, while staying on track to graduate. Depending on your career path, you may choose to pursue a degree and a certificate or minor, earn concurrent degrees from W. P. Carey, or pair your W. P. Carey major with a discipline from another college at ASU.

  • Opportunities to explore innovation and entrepreneurship
  • Dedicated business advising to support your journey

Featured degree programs

Direct admission to W. P. Carey

Direct admission means you're a W. P. Carey School of Business student from day one at ASU. To be admitted as an undergraduate student, you must first apply to ASU and select a W. P. Carey degree program. W. P. Carey offers direct admission to all future undergraduate business students who meet both general university and W. P. Carey admission requirements.

>> Already admitted to W. P. Carey? Discover next steps for admitted students.

Your future W. P. Carey community

Join a community Where Business is Personal. Explore undergraduate stories and connect with students and alumni to see if an ASU business degree (and the community that comes with it!) could be right for you.

Connect your classes with your living community

The Business Community Advantage provides the foundation for your first-year living and learning experience as an ASU business student. You will take a common set of classes with a cohort defined by your housing selection, program of study, and other factors.

  • Find a tight-knit community within a larger university setting
  • Easily build networks, find study groups, and make friends
  • Access resources tailored to help you achieve first-year success

An education and experience designed by you

The W. P. Carey School of Business provides an opportunity landscape where undergraduate students can invest in themselves on their own terms. You’ll have unlimited access to a range of programs, services, and people to help you achieve your goals. This built-in support and flexibility allows you to create the education and experience that’s right for you, whether you’re just starting to figure out what’s next, or have a specific career path in mind.

Wherever you learn is an excellent place to be

Offering distinct opportunities to grow within equally distinct environments, ASU campuses are designed to meet the needs of diverse learners. You can earn an ASU undergraduate business degree on campus or 100% online. The W. P. Carey School of Business delivers programs at multiple ASU campus locations.

Invest in your career at W. P. Carey

The W. P. Carey Career Service Center provides undergraduate students with a career roadmap and resources from day one — so you have the tools to get ahead right now and throughout your time at ASU. Build career confidence and capabilities in the classroom and beyond, through a strategic series of courses and activities you’ll participate in each year.

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