Williamson College of Business Administration

Welcome to the Williamson College of Business Administration


We are proud to welcome you to the Williamson College of Business Administration (WCBA). At Youngstown State University, WCBA is preparing our students every day to be successful professionals and leaders. We are committed to engaging our students in innovative programs that impact their professional development and our community.

Williamson Hall is Youngstown State University’s newest, most technologically advanced academic building. This is where our business students’ academic and professional preparation begins, but it is also the springboard for a wide range of professional and co-curricular activities. Your classroom experience is enhanced by employer events, leadership organizations, and our extensive internship program. In Williamson Hall you will find our WCBA Student Services Center, WCBA Center for Career Management, computer labs, faculty offices, media-enhanced classrooms, Financial Services Lab, team rooms, and the WCBA Conference Center.


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Your success at WCBA starts with a plan. Academic advisors help you choose the right courses, stay on track toward graduation, explore majors, minors and certificates, and connect your academic goals with opportunities such as internships, scholarships and professional development.

Academic Advising

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Put your business education into action by getting involved. WCBA offers a variety of student organizations where you can build leadership skills, connect with other students, meet business professionals and explore your future career.

Student Organizations

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Investing in your education doesn’t have to mean going it alone. WCBA awards plenty of scholarships and financial assistance to business students each year, thanks to the generosity of alumni and donors.

Scholarships for WCBA Students

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There’s always something happening at Williamson. WCBA events bring students, faculty, alumni and business professionals together for networking, career development, community service and professional learning.

WCBA Events

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See where a WCBA education can take you. Our students and graduates are putting their business knowledge to work through internships, career opportunities, leadership experiences, graduate study and more.

Student Success Stories

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Come see what makes Williamson feel different. Schedule a personalized visit to meet with a WCBA representative and a current student, ask questions about our undergraduate programs and student experience, and tour Williamson Hall.

Schedule a WCBA Visit!

 


 

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Our Mission

THE WILLIAMSON COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES THAT DEVELOP OUR STUDENTS INTO CAREER-READY PROFESSIONALS.  

As a student-centered college, we create value in our students’ careers by engaging them in applied learning opportunities that cultivate their knowledge, skills, and competencies. We contribute to the economic development of our region as a leader in providing business-ready talent prepared to impact organizations. We advance the knowledge and practice of our fields through scholarly research. We emphasize collaborative engagement that creates value in our communities.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

Access to Quality Education - We are committed to providing access to a student-centered educational environment by offering quality, affordable learning experiences that foster lifelong learning to all students.

Pathway to Career Readiness - We are committed to equipping our students to excel in business and professional environments by developing industry-relevant skills, offering practical experiences, and providing guidance through career management and industry connections.

Source of Talent & Expertise - We are committed to supporting regional economic development by offering access to expertise and to business-ready graduates who can transition seamlessly into the workforce and contribute immediately.

 


 

WCBA in the News

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Members of YSU's SHRM chapter pose together
The Society for Human Resource Management student chapter at Youngstown State University’s Williamson College of Business Administration has earned the 2025-26 SHRM Superior Merit Award, its seventh consecutive national recognition and ninth in the past decade. The SHRM Student Chapter Merit Award...
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Pavlina R. Tcherneva
The Williamson College of Business Administration at Youngstown State University will host the Fall 2026 Paul J. Thomas Public Lecture in Economics on Tuesday, Oct. 6, featuring economist Pavlina R. Tcherneva, president of the Levy Economics Institute and professor of economics at Bard College. In...
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Kayla Bland with her father, Emily Wilaj with her mother, Ella Thompson with her grandparents, Giovanni Docherty with his mother
FEATURE STORY Story by: Aicha Sawaneh, Professional Communication Graduate Student For some students, the journey to Youngstown State University begins long before their first day of classes. It begins with stories from parents and family members, memories made on campus and a connection to YSU that...

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