Business Department

Laurie Alfaro, M.A., Ed.D.

Business/CIS Department Chairperson

Welcome to Wilbur Wright College Business Department. We strive to provide students with a quality education for professional success. We offer quality associate’s degrees in Accounting and Management/Marketing.

Business Department Mission Statement

The Business Department of Wilbur Wright College creates an environment of intellectual inquiry driven by the need to ground theory in practical application. Using the city of Chicago as well as the classroom to advance the knowledge and practice of multiple business concentrations, we serve students of diverse backgrounds, talents, and abilities by preparing them to engage knowledgeably and ethically in local and global business communities and offering opportunities to build leadership and networking skills through our clubs and social organizations. Our programs lead to Baccalaureate transfer, career enhancement and/or personal development.

Upon completion of a Business degree or certificate program, students will be able to:

Define, explain, and evaluate basic business concepts; identify essential elements of successful business operations and apply those concepts to real world business contexts.
Identify the framework that constitutes our national and the international economic systems and the roles played by businesses, consumers, technology, and/or governments.
Critically discuss and apply business ethics in a variety of business settings, as well as recognize and challenge ethical misconduct; evaluate ethical standards and employ these standards in decision-making.
Demonstrate basic and appropriate computer literacy and skills.
Use critical thinking in interpreting and applying business concepts to actual business situations; demonstrate competence in basic research.