On-Campus
Welcome to the DeVoe Division of Business at Indiana Wesleyan University. Our students receive an excellent education in a Christian environment that encourages the integration of faith and leadership in business. The programs the DeVoe Division of Business delivers are infused with the application of ethics and values and are distinguished by an emphasis on applied learning.
We seek to instill in our graduates the conviction that business can play a major role in shaping the character of our world. We are committed to the principle that for a person to be good in business, he or she must be both a highly competent person and a person of high moral character.
Learn from experienced business leaders and dedicated educators who are committed to helping you develop the knowledge, character, and leadership skills to fulfill your God-given calling.
Meet The DeVoe Division of Business Faculty
MISSION
The DeVoe Division of Business is a Christ-centered academic community that provides students the opportunity for personal, professional and spiritual development in preparation for a life of service, applying sound business principles with wisdom and creativity.
VISION
The vision of the DeVoe Division of Business is to prepare business professionals who are resilient and committed to meeting the needs of others in a Christ-like manner.
Indiana Wesleyan University offers programs that are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP) . Those programs are:
Discover your God-given potential and begin exploring how to impact the world in Jesus' name with a degree in business from IWU!
At IWU, business students experience an education that does not end at the completion of a course or graduation from the major. We encourage our students to engage in memberships with professional organizations and in this way create opportunities to continue learning outside the classroom and beyond the University.
Students in the IWU DeVoe Division of Business gain valuable learning, reasoning and communication skills that equip them to succeed in the business world and in all areas of life.
● Biblical Worldview Approach: Christ-centered academic community focused on personal, professional, and spiritual development.
● Real-World Faculty: Professors bring decades of industry experience and professional connections.
● Practical Integration: Faith and business are woven together, helping students discern their calling and live it out in the marketplace.
● Networking & Professional Exposure: Frequent guest speakers, field trips, and events connect students to industry leaders.
● 100% internship participation required.
● Internships are 150 work hours (50 per credit hour) and taken before senior year.
● Students attend an Intro to Internship meeting each fall with tips, networking, and preparation guidance.
● Many students receive full-time job offers from their internship sites before graduation.
Dr. Brian Maxwell serves as Dean for the School of Arts & Humanities and the DeVoe Division of Business. While he loves being an administrator and educator, the greatest blessing of his life is sharing it with Andréa Rose, his best friend and wife of four decades. Together they have five children and 12 grandchildren. Dr. Maxwell can often be spotted joyfully pedaling his bike around campus.
Meet Dr. Maxwell
