College of Business and Public Administration

Mission
     To educate effective business and professional leaders
     by bringing the world into the classroom and taking the
     classroom into the world.

Vision
    
To be a provider of choice for professional management
     education in the Midwest.

The CBPA offers a student centered environment for the study of business. Approximately 950 students are pursuing undergraduate degrees in ten majors. An additional 520 students are enrolled in graduate studies pursuing masters degrees in business administration (MBA), public administration (MPA), finance (MFM) and accounting (MACC).

The CBPA is one of only four colleges in Iowa accredited by AACSB International-The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the principal accrediting body for business programs.


News Highlights
College of Business & Public Administration Community Leadership Award Given to Bruce G. Kelley
The 2008 Community Leadership Award was given to Mr. Bruce G. Kelley, President and CEO of Employers Mutual Insurance Companies, headquartered in Des Moines. Bruce is ... read more>>

Frank Maher saluted by fellow AMA and AdPros students and professionals at a reception
Members of Drake University’s American Marketing Association (AMA) and AdClubs honored keynote speaker, Frank Maher with a community reception on Wednesday, April 9. M... read more>>

CBPA Annual Awards & Business Banquet a Full House
On Wednesday, April 9 nearly 500 students, faculty and community leaders gathered to celebrate the scholastic achievements of our students and faculty. The keynote add... read more>>




 

 

Voted

Best MBA Program

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 Professional Centers

Kelley Insurance Center
Courses and programs that provide continuing education, professional development and educational guidance in the area of insurance.

 

Pappajohn Online
The official site of the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Institute at Drake University.

Center for Professional Studies
Offers high quality programs for professional development and education that serve the needs of individuals in corporate, nonprofit and government organizations.
New programs beginning soon!




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