Drake University

Develop your future at Drake! We believe that a business education should be a force for good, contributing to the world's economy and to society. Our faculty's combined business and teaching experience sets us apart, bringing a "real-world" applications-based teaching environment into the classroom. Students work with business clients on current issues and business leaders engage in the classroom on a regular basis creating opportunities for you as a student. The city is home to Fortune 500 companies, innovative agricultural businesses, leading insurance agencies, and a vibrant entrepreneurial scence. You'll have myriad opportunities for internships, hands-on learning, and building extensive networks. Our strong relationships with local business leaders, as well as national and international executives and successful Drake alumni, will benefit you both during your time at Drake and into your professional life. Undergraduate students begin business coursework freshman year, gaining exposure to business curriculum, professors, and community leaders as soon as they begin their program. Our rigorous academic training emphasizes the development of advanced business acumen as well as communication, writing, and presentation skills. The Zimpleman College also offers graduate degrees that are enhanced by our relationships with leading executives, public officials, and nonprofit directors. Drake is leading the way in business education, and is committed ot helping our students develop the leadership skills, values, and ethics important to the business climate today.