Though degrees weren't awarded until 1940, business classes have been available at Washington State University since the school's creation in 1890. Today, WSU's College of Business offers one-year accelerated and traditional MBA programs as well as a master of accounting and PhD in business administration at its campus in Pullman. The school has professional MBA programs on its Vancouver and Tri-Cities campuses. At Pullman, students can also earn a joint JD/MBA wit the University of Idaho.

WSU's MBA programs kick off with a three-week orientation, giving students the basic tools of business academia before they start the program. WSU introduced a cohort structure for its core classes in 2005, so students take the bulk of classes with a group of 30 peers. WSU has no official concentrations, though students can take electives in their second year.

Big recruiters on campus include Microsoft and Boeing, and most students take placement with companies in the Pacific Northwest. While still in school, students enjoy a comfortable quality of life. Pullman caters to students, but is largely a rural campus so nightlife is limited. The town has a free bus for WSU students, as well as a small downtown area with a handful of bars and restaurants. Students participate in social activities on campus, as well as traveling to nearby Moscow, Idaho, for a larger selection.