Education / Bellingham
College of Business and Economics rolls out newly formed Department of Finance and Department of Marketing
The former Department of Finance and Marketing opened academic year 2026-27 restructured as the Department of Marketing and the Department of Finance. The two disciplines have always been distinct, but each has grown substantially since they were paired up in a split from Finance, Marketing and Decision Sciences in 2002.
Western Washington University published this notice on 2026-10-12. The following highlights are selected excerpts from the full source.
The former Department of Finance and Marketing opened academic year 2026-27 restructured as the Department of Marketing and the Department of Finance. The two disciplines have always been distinct, but each has grown substantially since they were paired up in a split from Finance, Marketing and Decision Sciences in 2002.
This change recognizes the growth and specialized strengths of each discipline over the past two decades. As of spring quarter 2026, Marketing is Western’s fourth-largest major. The new structure will allow for more focused leadership, innovation, and support for students and faculty alike.
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Western Washington University →Source publication: Oct 12, 2026
Source checked: Oct 19, 2026
Brief prepared: Oct 12, 2026
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