Northwood University

Our mission is “We develop the future leaders of a global, free-enterprise society.”

At Northwood, we emphasize qualitative personal development. Through purposeful programming and course offerings we develop individuals who: can explain their personal values; appreciate the aesthetic, creative and spiritual elements of life; seek lifelong education; are effective self-evaluators and action-oriented. These attributes encompass our holistic approach to developing the future leaders of a global free-enterprise society.

Bringing the lessons of the American free-enterprise society into the college classroom.

We view a Northwood University education as an investment in your future. Any person who devotes time to a Northwood education gives up the opportunity to devote that time to all the other pursuits he or she might engage in during that time.

With a clearly articulated mission to develop the future leaders of a global, free-enterprise society, Northwood University is expanding its presence in national and international venues. Professors are engaged in economic and policy dialogue; students are emerging as champions in regional and national academic competitions. At all campuses and in all divisions, Northwood University is energized and is actively pursuing dynamic programming and increased influence.

Northwood University educates managers and entrepreneurs – highly skilled and ethical leaders. With more than 35,000 alumni and a vibrant future ahead, The Northwood Idea is alive and well.

We’ve created degree programs specifically for adult learners. Now you can finish what you started with courses that fit your schedule - evenings, weekends and online. Each class is six to eight weeks, so it’s fast and convenient for you to get your degree and gain the competitive advantage you need to succeed. Northwood University.

The Career Advancement Center is available to assist you with career exploration, confident and professional self-marketing, developing successful job search techniques and the Northwood University Career Network. The Career Advancement Center provides a number of career-related activities and events including a Career Fair, Business Etiquette Dinner Program, on-campus interviews and professional workshops.

Northwood University graduates are sought-after, respected leaders in the business world. This is because serious business students have made us their school of choice. They know many of our instructors are already successful business leaders who can provide real-world knowledge in addition to academic strength. They appreciate that our curriculum is based on ethics, values and leaving a positive mark on the world.

The purpose of the student employment program at Northwood University is to assist students in meeting their college expenses through employment. The Employment Center will provide an orderly process through which students are hired on-campus and learn about jobs off-campus.

Student employment is coordinated through the Student Employment Center. The Student employment Office reports to the Office of Financial Aid, which is a part of the Finance Division of Northwood University. The Employment Center handles all part-time on-campus student employment; off-campus Community Service Work Study and off-campus job postings from private sector businesses in the surrounding area.

The Work Study program is partially funded through the Federal government and is a part of the student’s overall Financial Aid package. Students employed through the Work Study program are only partially paid by the employing department. A percentage of the student’s wages are charged to the budget of the employing department with the remainder paid through the Work Study program. A student must have a Work Study award through the Financial Aid office to work under this program.

Student employees who do not receive a Work Study award are considered regular student employees. Their employment is not funded through the Work Study program; their wages are funded entirely through the hiring department’s budget. Some departments on campus do not budget for regular student employment, and therefore, do not hire regular student employees.

Regular student employees are also required to complete or update their student employment file with the Employment Center. Regular student employment is not based on need; therefore, students must report their earnings on next year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA).