W. Frank Barton School of Business

Woolsey Hall, new home of the W. Frank Barton School of Business

The W. Frank Barton School of Business is home to some of the best programs, brightest minds and biggest opportunities in Kansas. From the largest selection of AACSB-accredited programs in the state to the limitless opportunities for applied learning in Kansas' business hub, Barton School students have everything they need for career success.

Virtual Info Session

Virtual Info Sessions for Prospective Students

The Barton School of Business has launched a new series of virtual introductory seminars for students considering Wichita State. Zoom in to hear about our programs, majors, and the brand-new business building!

More choices for your career path

The Barton School offers more undergraduate business degrees than you'll find anywhere else in Kansas—including the state's only entrepreneurship major.

Quality plus value

Full AACSB Accreditation

The Barton School of Business is accredited through AACSB International in both business and accounting. Fewer than 1% of business schools worldwide hold this double accreditation.

Student and advisor.

Advising

Academic Advising at Wichita State University is a personalized way to explore options and make good decisions that help you attain your educational and career goals.

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Scholarships

Each year, the Barton School at Wichita State University awards over $1,000,000 in scholarships, including the prestigious $50,000 Clay Barton Scholarship and two $32,700 Fran Jabara entrepreneurship scholarships.

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Global experience and professional skills

Barton School students have access to a range of enhancement programs and student groups that give Wichita State graduates a competitive edge in the marketplace. Travel the globe, build professional work habits and skills and make personal connections that will last a lifetime.

WSU Study Abroad group in Russia

Study Abroad

Barton School students have access to connections where they can gain an international perspective while earning credit toward their business degree in countries like Austria, Germany, China and others.

Barton International Group class

Barton International Group

The Barton International Group (BIG) gives students the chance to create innovative business strategies for real companies at home and abroad—from Silicon Valley to Taiwan.

Professional Edge class

Professional Edge

The Professional Edge program helps you build skills and competencies designed to position you for enhanced placement opportunities and career success right out of the gate.

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Widener-GLP

The Widener Global Leaders Program develops diverse global leaders with cultural acuity, business capabilities and commitment to helping others through multidisciplinary experiences.

Departments

School of Accountancy Department of Economics Department of Finance, Real Estate and Decision Sciences Department of Management Department of Marketing

Barton School of Business in the News

Chris Wright, Liberty Energy CEO, Becomes Barton School’s Next Entrepreneur-in-Residence

Chris Wright, Liberty Energy CEO, Becomes Barton School's Next Entrepreneur-in-Residence

Christopher Stone, Chair of Barton School

Christopher Stone Appointed Chair of Barton School's Department of Management

Siyu Wang, Chair of the Department of Economics

Dr. Siyu Wang Appointed Chair of Barton School's Department of Economics

Richard Dinkel Chair-Elect, Barton School Dean’s Advisory Board Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Koch, Inc.

Richard Dinkel Named Barton School Dean's Advisory Board Chair-Elect

Jeremy Hill

Jeremy Hill to Step Down as Director of CEDBR to pursue new career opportunity

Barton School Accepting Nominations for “Beyond” Hall of Fame 2026 Inductees

Barton School Accepting Nominations for "Beyond" Hall of Fame 2026 Inductees

Attendees at an Event Celebrating 20 Years of MBA Partnership Success between the Barton School of Business at Wichita State University and Berlin School of Economics and Law.

Barton School of Business and Berlin School of Economics and Law Proudly Celebrate 20 Years of MBA Partnership Success

Gene Camarena Joins Barton School Dean’s Advisory Board

Gene Camarena Joins Barton School Dean's Advisory Board

Our brand new home

This fall, the Barton School moved into Woolsey Hall — a brand new, $60 million facility on WSU's fast-growing Innovation Campus. The new building provides even more opportunities and technology helping students, faculty and industry learn, research and work together.

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Current Student Resources

We value our business students and we want to provide resources and information to help ensure your success, so we have gathered the links and compiled the most-used information into one convenient place.

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