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Business Education for Real-World Success
Start your major on day one and gain experience from the beginning.
At Northwood University, undergraduate students begin courses in their major from the first day, gaining early exposure to their chosen field and preparing for internships and career opportunities sooner. Through a hands-on, business-focused curriculum, students combine classroom learning with real-world experience to develop practical skills that translate directly into the workplace.
With flexible degree pathways, opportunities for double majors, and personalized projects like the Freedom Project, students can tailor their education to match their goals and graduate with a competitive edge.

Learn from Day One
Unlike most universities, at Northwood University, you’ll start classes in your major on your first day.

Beyond the Classroom
Gain professional workplace skills, make contacts, and reinforce your classroom experience with an internship.
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Personalized Curriculum
Within the enhanced curriculum of 120 credit hours for each major, you have more choice electives. This makes double majors or minors easier, and you can enhance your value profile with additional specializations.

Four-Year Bachelor/MBA
This intensive course of study for serious scholars lets you enter college as a freshman and graduate four years later with both your bachelor’s and Master of Business Administration degrees.

Timberwolf Learning Center
Northwood University’s residential campus has an on-site tutoring center, providing a variety of free services to help students succeed and excel at Northwood University, such as drop-in hours, one-on-one scheduled tutoring, & study groups.

Freedom Project
Freedom Project is a three-credit-hour, personalized, multi-year project in a custom area of study. The Freedom Project allows you to pursue a personal business opportunity, service learning, research, or a global impact project.

Honors Program
Honors Program participants benefit from smaller class sizes, membership in the Student Honors Association, invitations to exclusive events, and recognition on their diplomas and transcripts.

