Established in 2007 G.C. with a modest group of pioneering students and instructors, the College of Business and Economics (CoBE) at Wollega University has grown into a premier hub for academic excellence, empirical research, and socio-economic transformation in Ethiopia. Driven by a commitment to become a leading center of applied business and economic sciences in Africa, the college combines rigorous academic instruction with practical skills to prepare ethical leaders, agile managers, and innovative researchers.
Currently operating across 7 core academic departments, the college supports a diverse and comprehensive portfolio of 24-degree programs:
- 9 Undergraduate Degrees (BA/BSc): Comprehensive programs covering foundational business, economic, public sector, and cooperative disciplines.
- 12 Postgraduate Degrees (MA/MSc/MBA): Advanced, market-driven master’s programs tailored for executive leadership, research, and technical specialization.
- 3 Doctoral Degrees (PhD): Research-intensive PhD programs in Management, Development Economics, and Development Studies, generating data-driven solutions for local and global challenges.
Core Departments
- Accounting and Finance
- Commerce
- Cooperative
- Economics
- Management
- Public Administration and Development Management
- Tourism and Hotel Management
Our vibrant academic ecosystem is powered by a dedicated team of educators, administrators, and ambitious scholars: