Built in Boise. Built to Lead.
Boise State’s College of Business and Economics brings business alive in the classroom by connecting students with the businesses and people shaping Idaho’s economy. Explore our undergraduate programs or learn more about our graduate programs.
At the heart of Idaho's business community
We’re part of the business community that we prep students to lead. COBE invites employers, entrepreneurs and community leaders into the student experience through real-world projects, internships, events and ongoing partnerships.
In 2025-26, students had many opportunities for engagement:
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Connections that matter
COBE students work with organizations across industries through projects, internships, competitions, events and career opportunities.
Business partners include: Simplot · Micron · ESI · Paylocity · CED · Dykman Electrical · Boise Cascade · Idaho Power · Clearwater Analytics · Deloitte · Fisher Investments · USLI · Bish’s RV · Clenera · PetIQ · TechCU · City of Boise · State of Idaho
Real experience. Real impact.
COBE-funded Bronco Corps internships give 10–15 students each summer paid real-world experience working with local small businesses and nonprofits like Trailhead, The Cabin, Girl Scouts, Idaho Botanical Garden and Full Circle Health.
Idaho's business school
- Foundational Business for the New Generation course helps first-year learners choose a major and see the business big picture through live case studies, real-time technology and guest lecturers.
- Four different innovative MBA programs:
- Full-time MBA for recent graduates (Career Track and Analytics options)
- Professional (part-time) MBA for those with 2+ years of business experience
- Fully online, flexible MBA for mid-career working professionals
- Nationally ranked Executive MBA for seasoned executives
- Boise State is the only school in the Treasure Valley with AACSB accreditation.
- Our close industry ties in Idaho’s capital city and across the state offer students and alumni valuable connections for research, consulting and making an impact.
- Our +Business minor or certificate for non-business majors offers essential business skills for the next generation of social workers, artists, construction supervisors, school principals, etc.
- The Thompson Family Business Communication & AI Lab helps students strengthen the communication skills employers value while learning to thoughtfully integrate AI into their work.
Business starts here
COBE statsRooted in Idaho. Connected to the world. COBE brings together thousands of students, a global alumni network and a business education grounded in the place we call home.
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2026 COBE Year in Review
We’re pleased to share our FY26 digital Year in Review Annual Report, offering a look at key achievements and advancements within COBE over the past year.
We invite you to explore the report and learn more about the accomplishments of our faculty, staff, and students. Go Broncos!
Why Major in Business and Economics?
A COBE degree brings world-class business skills and develops your teamwork, innovation and problem-solving abilities. You’ll learn to think critically, communicate effectively and solve business and economics challenges. COBE alumni build purposeful careers that make positive change in the world.